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Burning Man

  • by Travel Liz
  • A September 2004 travel journal
  • Last Updated: October 31, 2004
Journal Usefulness Rating 3 out of 5
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Huge art festival in the middle of the Nevada desert, with 35,000 unique and creative people.

Burning Man

Overview

This event is nothing like you've ever experienced before. Seasoned travelers like myself go through an almost 24-hour adaption period just trying to take it all in. It is an amazing combination of a community in the desert without money or sponsorship with art, music, fun, and creative juices to make it a week of inspirational fun.

Quick Tips:

Plan ahead -- read the Survivors Guide on www.burningman.com and be prepared to load your vehicle to the breaking point with water, shade structures, costumes, and food.

Best Way To Get Around:

The best way to get around is by an "Art Car", the only acceptable motorized form of transportation and by far the most fun. Otherwise, a trashable bike is almost necessary for over four square miles of desert.

About the Writer

Travel Liz
Travel Liz
Seattle, United States