Travelogue: Riding the world's highest road

Ride Now is a beautiful and sophisticated Flash-based interactive record of a journey in North India on a Royal Enfield Bullet. The site is long on tech bells and whistles, which means you should have a high-speed connection to view it without too much frustration, and a bit short on story, but nonetheless gives you an idea of what it’s like to ride in this cold, rocky, and generally inhospitable region. There are lots of photos of loaded-down motorcycles parked on rock roads, rubble and desolation in the background. Why go there? For the thrill of riding the Khardung La, the highest road in the world.

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Carla King

Carla King is a trailblazing travel writer, memoirist, and publishing coach dedicated to helping authors transform their stories into polished, professional books. Renowned for her solo motorcycle adventures and as a pioneer in online travel blogging, Carla’s memoirs and essays capture the power of personal storytelling. With a Silicon Valley background in tech writing, she combines creativity with efficiency, offering clear, actionable guidance to nonfiction and memoir authors. Through her books, courses, podcasts, and partnerships with writing and publishing organizations, Carla empowers writers to achieve their publishing goals with confidence and expertise.

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December 28, 2003

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