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Great post!
I have been thinking of a similar question for a little while but you put it much more eloquently - this should raise a lot of good, intelligent replies.
I would add, which continent has the cheapest travel costs?
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Steal Borrow or Beg a World Glode, close your eyes spin it and where it stops visit there see it's not hard to do. It's not the destination your aiming for it's the JOURNEY to get there, hopefully that makes it clearer.
I'm just wandering around pretty aimless at the moment but so far in the last 3 months of being on the road it's the best way I've found to find new places and meet nice people. I see a sign and follow it might be a local sign might be a sing to the next major town or city BUT I bet you 99% of the time at the end of the road there will be someone who is happy to say hi to you, even if you do smell a bit.
Go explore and don't forget to write a blog so we know that your safe and well, and having the BEST time of your life.
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Heading for the Sunrise or Sunset
Joel,
Heading off will be a blast. The journey to anywhere is always the best part, just so long as you go slow enough to enjoy the jems along the way and take the side tracks that take you to undreamed of places.
Good luck and happy travels.
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Diversity v Homogeneity
Joel,
Lots of border crossings mean greater cultural diversity on your ride, so don't let border crossings deter you. Through Africa there are as many border crossings as you like.
If you like wide open spaces without too many countries try Moscow to Vladivostok, then across Canada.
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A choice of continents
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Originally Posted by Walkabout
Great post!
I have been thinking of a similar question for a little while but you put it much more eloquently - this should raise a lot of good, intelligent replies.
I would add, which continent has the cheapest travel costs?
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I thought this was a great question when the original thread was opened and I have been watching for some more input on the lines that I raised here in the quote.
As a further two cents worth, I have been inclining toward thinking that Africa is not worth the effort because of:-
a. The volatility - getting stuck at the Kenya border is no joke and, now, the competitors in the Dakar rally loose a fortune at 24 hours notice.
The continent is going to the dogs at present?
b. The cost of crossing a multitude of borders - the cost of both visas, which we are told are not cheap, and a carnet.
c. Can't be bothered with the corruption.
d. There are other, "better" continents to travel - what say you?
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