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Death Road Memorial

Biking the World’s Most Dangerous Road in Bolivia

Posted on December 11, 2014November 20, 2016 by Joel Oleson

It started out as an idea.  What would be the coolest thing to see in Bolivia?  I’d heard and seen the dangerous road featured on SciFi and National Geographic programs, so getting a glimpse of the road was my objective.  I’d also heard about some other things featured on Sci Fi, like Puma Punku and…

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Dunner River Falls Jamaica

Inland Jamaican Island Adventures and Excursions

Posted on April 14, 2014April 21, 2014 by Joel Oleson

I flew into Montego Bay (a fairly cheap flight from the east coast of the US), and while I had some commitments for work, I arrived early so I could see one of the most amazing islands in the world.  World Famous Jamaica!!! Known for Bob Marley, Music, the Reggae movement (read more in my…

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Sidi Bou Said, Blue and White houses in Tunisia

Travel in Tunisia: Tunis, Carthage, and Sidi Bou Said

Posted on October 26, 2013February 5, 2015 by Joel Oleson

I recently had the opportunity to explore a fascinating in the country of Tunisia.  Despite the news from the outside looking in, the other way around from those who are local have a very different perspective on the events these past few years.  Tunisia is being reborn with new found freedoms, but also is trying…

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Angel Falls - World's Tallest Waterfall

Angel Falls Venezuela – World’s Tallest Waterfall

Posted on September 25, 2013December 13, 2013 by Joel Oleson

One of the biggest adventures in my life included a recent trip to Angel Falls.  Angel Falls is very deep in Venezuela.  First there was getting to Venezuela.  The cheapest way we found was to go through Curacao.  With a friend we arranged an overnight van transport from Caracas to Ciudad Bolivar airport, and from…

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Bermuda Coast

Bermuda So much more! 5 Amazing things to do in Bermuda

Posted on September 21, 2013December 14, 2013 by Joel Oleson

When you think of Bermuda do you think of shorts, surfing, sun, and island living?  Having recently got back from Bermuda I now have a great appreciation for this amazing island.  One of the amazing things about the islands of the Caribbean and really the islands everywhere is that for the most part, each island…

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Taj Mahal Mausoleum in India

Taj Mahal of Agra India – New 7 Wonders of the World

Posted on July 31, 2013December 14, 2013 by Joel Oleson

My trek through India was truly EPIC.  One of the most interesting and amazing trips.  The assault on the senses was so intense fascinating world of spice.  Some of the oldest cities on the earth are in India.  India is the second most populated country in the world, but driving across the country you wouldn’t…

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Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley Natural Wonder

Posted on July 16, 2013December 14, 2013 by Joel Oleson

I’ve been to California many many times, but it wasn’t until I explicitly planned to go to Yosemite that it happened.  I’ve seen pictures, and heard stories about it’s beauty, but it never popped until this summer. Our family had a family reunion in Lake Tahoe, and with an open weekend, it took a little…

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