9 Insane Trips for the Bravest Travelers

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9. Hike the Sahara Desert, Northern Africa

If you love long, difficult trips with little water and lots of spitting camels, be sure to book a tour of the Sahara desert. Not only will you get your own camel for the duration, but you will also get a chance to see the stars under a sky unaltered by city light at night, as well as vast stretches of sand dunes. This desert covers roughly 3.5 million square miles, so be sure to stay to close to your guide to avoid getting lost and thirsty.

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