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Thirty thousand miles driving from the USA to South America with a 6-year-old kid in a camper van. Will they make it?

After a decade in the corporate rat race, Mary was ready for a change. Too much stress and not enough time with her family left her feeling that…

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1 author picked Monkeys on the Road as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

As a fellow travelers and overlander, I enjoyed reading about Mary's overland adventures in the Americas to mentally compare notes and to immerse myself into the culture and experiences through her eyes and good writing.

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