Czech vs. Chech


As everyone is certainly well aware, there was a bombing last week at the 117th running of the Boston Marathon. With no know terrorists organizations claiming immediate responsibility, an anxious public desperately searched for clues and eagerly waited for answers into the identity of the suspect(s). Wild speculation was the order of the day and pundits "in the know" even went as far as to incorrectly and absurdly spew theories about who did ...
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The tallest bike in the world, and a ballsy rider to go with it.


We have been working on a documentary about bike community for about a year now and are nearly finished. It is called Bike Driven, and over the course of the last year we have filmed some serious nutballs riding the funkiest of setups in Denver, even tall bikes, but none this tall. The bike is insane and the ride in the video is from a gathering called LA Bike ...
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Alexander Polli Flies Through the Batman Cave...This guy is completely insane.


Alexander Polli 3 These days there are countless names in the wingsuit flying world that are pushing the limits, getting arrested, getting hurt doing the wildest of flights. All of their stunts often get them some money or fame...maybe even some money. Without a doubt their antics get the insane stamp smacked right across their ...
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Don't miss Will Laughlin Speaking about his Wild Aventure Runs!


Will Laughlin is going to be our next speaker.  If you don't already know who he is, you should, because he is pretty awesome! His presentation will likely be one of our best ...
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Aleksander Gamme shows us what it really means to be happy.


For each of us, a few things in life truly give us bliss.  For some maybe it is sunsets, for others maybe it is watching their children grow up, but Aleksander Gamme did us all a favor to capture true bliss on video. Alex is a Norwegian adventurer who recently made his way to the South Pole, all alone. He has gone on many adventures before this, including a climb up Mt. Everest, but the ...
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Alexander Polli Flies Through the Batman Cave…This guy is completely insane.

Posted on by Steven Shoppman Posted in Expedition News, Expeditions, Featured, The Spotlight, World News | Leave a comment

These days there are countless names in the wingsuit flying world that are pushing the limits, getting arrested, getting hurt doing the wildest of flights. All of their stunts often get them some money or fame…maybe even some money.  Without a doubt their antics get the insane stamp smacked right across their forehead. Read more

Aleksander Gamme shows us what it really means to be happy.

Posted on by Steven Shoppman Posted in Expedition News, Expedition Showcase, Expeditions, Featured, Humor | 2 Comments

For each of us, a few things in life truly give us bliss.  For some maybe it is sunsets, for others maybe it is watching their children grow up, but Aleksander Gamme did us all a favor to capture true bliss on video.

Alex is a Norwegian adventurer who recently made his way to the South Pole, all alone. He has gone on many adventures before this, including a climb up Mt. Everest, but the video below captures something that can make us all smile, and it is not some grandiose back flip or jump from the stratosphere.  It took him over 3 months to get there and back unsupported.  On his way to the South Pole, as part of the logistics of many adventures of this type, he left behind food and gear to lighten his load…many things, like food, that he would need months later on his way back. Read more

How to Avoid Paying Bribes When You Travel Around the World

Posted on by Steve Bouey Posted in Expeditions, Featured, Travel Tips, World Travel | Leave a comment

As a follow up to the post a few days ago about Transparency International and their annual Corruption Perception Index, today we will discuss the issue of corruption in a little bit more detail, focusing specifically on one of the most visible byproducts of corruption: bribes. Bribes can come into play just about anywhere and can range from petty shakedown attempts for a few extra bucks to graft in the thousands of dollars. Depending on where you travel in the world and what mode of transportation you are taking, bribes may come in different shapes and forms and be initiated by different types of people. In the case of The World by Road, bribes usually came from street and traffic cops, and anyone who has driven their own vehicle through a foreign country, especially in a developing county, has almost certainly been flagged over and been accused of some falsified infraction that is easily forgotten or overlooked for a price.

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Know What You Are Getting Into: The Corruption Perceptions Index 2010

Posted on by Steven Shoppman Posted in Expeditions, Featured, Travel Tips, World News, World Travel | 1 Comment

Corruption-Index

As a backpacker, vacationer or tourist, travels are often not as affected when it comes to corruption. Without your own personal transportation, in many cases the wheels are already greased by the bus company, tour operator, or tout that is helping to get you through the craziness of less developed countries.  Whether a seasoned overland driver, hitchhiker, or weekend vacationer, Transparency International(TI) provides an invaluable service to help plan the next adventure on the list.  The latest 2010 corruption perceptions index is a colorful, interactive system to give the latest reports on which countries are abusing power the most. Read more

Take an Easy Ride: ToyTec Lifts

Posted on by Steven Shoppman Posted in Expeditions, Featured, Gear Reviews | Leave a comment

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For many, driving a big SUV is the root of all climate change evils.  For others it is a means for their job, a lifestyle, or a way to get the soccer team to the game.  During the expedition we called our trucks home for two and a half years. Whatever your reason for owning a gas guzzler, ToyTec Lifts will turn your giant vehicle into a smooth ride.

Before The World by Road Expedition began, ToyTec was one of the earliest sponsors for the trucks. Unlike many other sponsors, ToyTec jumped right on board.  They did not worry about the long winded pitches or raise concerns about the probability of success of the expedition. Doug, the owner of ToyTec, had different motivations than other sponsors. Read more