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Pro Travel Tip #20

A broken wooden bridge over a rocky riverbed, with leafless trees in the background. Text reads: Pro Travel Tip #20: Every Overlander knows never to underestimate the power of local knowledge—ever.

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Christophe Noel is a journalist from Prescott, Arizona. Born into a family of backcountry enthusiasts, Christophe grew up backpacking the mountains and deserts of the American West. An avid cyclist and bikepacker, he also has a passion for motorcycles, travel, food and overlanding.