Featured Roadtrippers
James and Lauren began their trip on November 3rd, and are driving a 1987 Toyota 4Runner. Why did they decide to take this trip? "Life is too short to miss, there are many beautiful places to see and people to meet. We have been unable to buy into the standard 40-hour work week nonsense. We are seeking an alternative lifestyle, not sure if we will find it but thats what we are on the hunt for. Whether its running a small farm and fishing charter in south america, discovering a new career in art/photography/writing, or zillions of other things you can do besides the standard 9-5 zombie mode lifestyle. And if we dont find it? Well, we'll have a damn good time trying!"
Featured Articles
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We'll walk you through the typical bribery scenario: getting pulled over, description of the (likely) bogus infraction, threat of a multa (fine), request for a bribe, and how you can avoid paying the bribe. Getting pulled over by the police - typical scenario If you travel for any length of... -
The entire network of roads in North, Central, and South America connect, except for a 50 km (30 miles) gap between Colombia and Panama known as the Darien Gap. The Darien Gap has been crossed a handful of times by international teams, but is now considered too dangerous to cross due to rebel... -
As you are most likely aware, road conditions in Latin America are (in general) much worse than road conditions in the United States and Canada. Most Latin American roads are small, two lane roads with little or no shoulder. The main roads generally are navigable by any vehicle (you don't need a...
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If you are going to be traveling for any period of time in Latin America, chances are you will get sick. You'll be surprised - food poisoning horror stories are one of the many things road trippers like to swap tales about. Usually it is just is the minor discomfort associated with mild food... -
Once you've finally gotten your vehicle shipping figured out (don't worry, you've done what might be the hardest part of your trip), you'll need to get yourself across the gap as well. If you're short on time, you can fly, but if you've got some time, it's worth exploring the San Blas on... -
Many people purchase vehicles especially for their drive down the Panamerican Highway. Read more about how to purchase a vehicle in a foreign country, and what types of vehicles you might want to look for. Purchasing Vehicles General Vehicle Selection Tips Before you buy any vehicle,...
