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    “What would be your dream job if money didn’t matter?” This question has become a sort of parlor game question for most, but in truth it’s asking a far deeper question about the human condition. Why do people let money stand in the way of their dreams?

    Working a typical desk job in Argentina, Franco Paltrinieri began to get the feeling that 9 to 5 life wasn’t for him, so he decided to forge a life that was. Despite naysayers made up of colleagues, friends and family he was determined to hit the road in his ’85 Volkswagen Type 2 bus. In defense of those who didn’t believe in the journey, and a testimony to Franco’s dream, his plan was to drive from Argentina to Alaska. That was nearly five years ago.

    Franco has been to 19 countries in his trusty Volkswagen (not including a seven-month stint in Europe sans bus). He has lost his brakes numerous times and on one occasion coming to a stop just shy of a house/café. He has experienced a breakdown in the Andes Mountains having to hitchhike his way to help. He has navigated death road in Bolivia. He has seen crime and death firsthand. Yet, he has been touched by the generosity of others in every country he’s been. He has found a partner.

    Olga Khrustaleva was working on her PhD at the University of Missouri when an extended break allowed her to, somewhat ironically, drive with friends from Columbia, MO to Panama. She would later find herself in Paraguay where she would serendipitously meet Franco. Olga would return to school, but take every opportunity to meet up with Franco as he made his way north before being able to join him full-time.
    Working odd jobs along the way to fund the trip it was realized that instead of relying on the needs of others they could create a mobile business. The Type 2 bus would now take on a third role, joining bus and home, as a food “truck.” By selling Argentinian sandwiches and now merchandise along the way the duo is able to more quickly fund the trip. And when you’re driving a bus that tops out at 45 mph and has struggled up mountains at just 3 mph you need to take speed wherever you can find it.

    In early March of 2017 Franco and Olga would cross the Mexico/US border into Laredo, TX. A grand accomplishment that alone feels a fitting end, but still some 3000 miles from their Alaskan goal if driving the most unswerving route, but life on the road is anything but unswerving. The plan is to head from Texas to Missouri where they will cater an event for Olga’s friends and then onto Colorado where Franco once lived.
    While the side of the car does note Argentina to Alaska to reflect the original plan they’re already talks of Alaska to Russia and one day taking the bus to Africa. “I will be buried in this car,” said Franco laughing. To many more rutas salvajes or “wild routes,” our friends!


    http://www.gasmonkeygarage.com/duo-t...olkswagen-bus/

















    Mas fotos:https://www.facebook.com/rutassalvajeswr/?fref=ts

  • #2
    Re: De Argentina a Alaska en un Volkswagen

    Que buen viaje!!!!

    Y pensar que yo me conformaría con recorrer la argentina, este se fue de una punta a la otra del continente.

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    • #3
      Re: De Argentina a Alaska en un Volkswagen

      el sueño de mi vida, que bueno tener las bolas para hacerlo

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      • #4
        Re: De Argentina a Alaska en un Volkswagen

        Originally posted by cristian7280 View Post
        el sueño de mi vida, que bueno tener las bolas para hacerlo
        no es cuestión de bolas
        es guita y tiempo

        que buen viaje se clavaron en el porongon ese

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        • #5
          Re: De Argentina a Alaska en un Volkswagen

          Originally posted by 600GNC View Post
          no es cuestión de bolas
          es guita y tiempo

          que buen viaje se clavaron en el porongon ese
          Nunca mejor dicho.

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          • #6
            Re: De Argentina a Alaska en un Volkswagen

            Originally posted by 600GNC View Post
            no es cuestión de bolas
            es guita y tiempo

            que buen viaje se clavaron en el porongon ese

            Y conseguir una mina medio ¨jipi¨que te banque y este buena. Porque sino estas 4 años sin ponerla o moviéndote aborígenes que pesan tres veces tu peso jaja.

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            • #7
              Re: De Argentina a Alaska en un Volkswagen

              sana envidia! esas ultimas fotos en esos pasos de montaña q parece q siempre se esta por caer es en bolivia no ?

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              • #8
                Re: De Argentina a Alaska en un Volkswagen

                Es Richard de Gas Monkey??????????? Gran grande!!!!!!!!!!!!!! y el viaje mejor todavia

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                • #9
                  Re: De Argentina a Alaska en un Volkswagen

                  Originally posted by El-74- View Post
                  sana envidia! esas ultimas fotos en esos pasos de montaña q parece q siempre se esta por caer es en bolivia no ?
                  Si, el camino de la muerte en Bolivia

                  Originally posted by Homero renolero View Post
                  Es Richard de Gas Monkey??????????? Gran grande!!!!!!!!!!!!!! y el viaje mejor todavia

                  El mismo! En el Instagram de Gas Monkey subieron una foto de la camioneta

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                  • #10
                    Re: De Argentina a Alaska en un Volkswagen

                    Qué lindo viaje, y en una VW Kombi, me re caben esas bazofias. Muy bueno!

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                    • #11
                      Re: De Argentina a Alaska en un Volkswagen

                      fuaa que locura !!

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                      • #12
                        Re: De Argentina a Alaska en un Volkswagen

                        Originally posted by KBz(A)_FiatRacing View Post
                        Que buen viaje!!!!

                        Y pensar que yo me conformaría con recorrer la argentina, este se fue de una punta a la otra del continente.
                        Mi viejo casi casi hace completo el viaje por nuestro país en un 128 1100 alla por el 76

                        Hermoso viaje y tremenda experiencia! ! Que lindo es viajar! !!

                        Enviado desde mi Motorola DynaTAC 8000X

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                        • #13
                          Re: De Argentina a Alaska en un Volkswagen

                          Originally posted by 600GNC View Post
                          no es cuestión de bolas
                          es guita y tiempo

                          que buen viaje se clavaron en el porongon ese
                          Es cuestión de las 3 cosas... análisis filosófico aparte.

                          Yo hago mas de 1k km y ya me entro a embolar fuerte. Pero amo viajar y ver esto me vuelve loco, quisiera me sobre las 3 cosas mencionadas al ppio oara hacerlo.

                          Enviado desde mi Motorola DynaTAC 8000X

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                          • #14
                            Re: De Argentina a Alaska en un Volkswagen

                            Lo re banco, me encantan este tipo de travesias, muchos con disponibilidad de tiempo, algo de plata, y sin obligaciones ni compromisos que los obliguen a quedarse aca se animaron a hacerlo, hace algunos años lo hicieron en un renó 12, me acuerdo que ese lo segui desde que comenzo.
                            https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...un12poramerica

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                            • #15
                              Re: De Argentina a Alaska en un Volkswagen

                              Algunos se fueron sin un mango igual (va creo que la mayoria que vi), salvo ese de la toyota, los otros son gente de onda medio hippie que trabajaban pais por pais para ir juntando plata, y seguir. Este del renó 12 creo que tardo algo de 3 años en hacer el viaje. Tambien habia una pareja argentina que lo estaba haciendo en una Kangoo.

                              Last edited by GE_Fuego; 09-03-2017, 15:33.

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