In this Overland Journal Podcast episode, hosts Scott Brady and Ashley Giordano discuss Ashley’s Silk Road journey through Central Asia. Ashley shares stories with her husband, Richard, about their route planning, lessons learned, and the adventure of traveling through Turkey, Georgia, and Uzbekistan, including the Pamir Highway and Wakhan Corridor. They cover the regions’ cultural…
The Alcan 5000: Is This the Last Great North American Rally?
Lead image: Tedrick Mealy In September 2025, my wife and I finally checked one of those “someday” adventures off our bucket list—the infamous and prestigious Alcan 5000 Rally. If you’re reading Expedition Portal, chances are you’ve already heard of it. The mythical endurance rally runs roughly from Seattle to Fairbanks and back, covering over 5,000…
Transglobal Car Expedition: The First Wheeled Surface Navigation of the Earth Through Both Geographic Poles
Photography by Max Badulin Their mornings start no different than ours—with a hot cup of coffee. Once the dregs are drained, though, their days differ wildly. Drinking water is from snow melt, the sun never drops below the horizon, and daytime hours are spent checking ice thickness and hacking ice hummocks with long, sharp spears,…
Roam Overlanding Launches 7-part Africa Overland Series
Following Bound for Nowhere’s 5-part video series, the “Applied Theory of International Overlanding,” Expedition Portal and Overland Journal’s next XOverland-produced series sees South African filmmaker Adrian Abrahams undertake an unforgettable journey spanning 40,000 kilometers across Southern Africa and beyond. Now available on the Expedition Portal YouTube channel, “Reasons to Roam” follows Adrian as he embarks…
Overlanding with Purpose: Remote Journeys with TrailRecon
Join Matt Scott and Scott Brady on the Overland Journal Podcast as they sit down with Brad Kowitz from TrailRecon. They discuss his remarkable career transition from the US Navy to creating noteworthy content in the technical four-wheel-drive world. Delve into topics such as expedition planning, vehicle builds, medical preparedness in remote travel, and the…
Yak Overland :: Exploring the World in a Land Rover Defender
Join Scott Brady and Matt Scott as they talk to David and Ellie, the adventurous couple behind Yak Overland, on this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast. Discover the incredible stories from their journeys through Central Asia and the Pan-American Highway in their trusty 1997 Land Rover Defender 110. They share their experiences at overlanding…
INEOS Grenadier Oktoberfest: The Largest Gathering Yet
The dust was still hanging in the air when we pulled into Moab’s rodeo stadium. Ahead of us were row after row of Grenadiers and Quartermasters—bone-stock, lightly kitted, and fully built. We’d just made the thousand-mile sprint from North Idaho to be here, and this was the moment we realized it was worth it: the…
Proof of Concept: The TruckHouse Takes on Pearl Pass
Pearl Pass has always carried a reputation. In Colorado, it’s shorthand for something stubborn, something reckless, something earned. The road was first cut in the 1880s when Aspen was a silver boomtown and Crested Butte still a rough mining camp. Mules and men scratched their way across the Elk Mountains, hauling ore and supplies along…
Iconic Rebelle Rally Locations to Incorporate into Your Next Overland Trip
Lead photo by Nicole Dreon In one week’s time, over 60 teams will gather in Mammoth Lakes, California, to begin the 10th edition of the Rebelle Rally. The rally route—which leads competitors through eight days of off-road navigation using maps, compasses, and roadbooks to locate checkpoints throughout the deserts of Nevada and California—is completely confidential….
Exploring the Wilderness: An Interview with Tony Crooke from GME
Join Scott Brady in this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast as he chats with Tony Crooke, a legend in the Australian overland community and the marketing manager for GME. They discuss Tony’s passion for the outdoors, bushwalking, and the importance of nature in everyday life. The conversation spans various topics, including the Australian landscape,…
The View from the Passenger’s Seat :: Taylor Pawley on the Rebelle Rally and the Navigator’s Life
Taylor Pawley has racked up some serious hardware as a navigator in the Rebelle Rally over the years, including a second-place overall in 2020 and first-place overall in 2019 with her driver for the upcoming 2025 event, Rachelle Croft. But co-drivers might be the most unsung people in motorsport—toiling for hours behind the scenes to…
Mastering Off-Road Techniques: Throttle, Eyes, and Strategy with Emily Miller
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Matt Scott and Scott Brady welcome Emily Miller, a notable figure in the off-roading community and the founder of the Rebelle Rally. The conversation dives into the details of the Rebelle Rally, discussing its origins, format, and the unique challenges it presents. Miller shares insights from…
The Expedition: Greenland Trailer Is Here
The wait is nearly over. Clay Croft’s documentary on the first north-south crossing of the world’s largest island, Expedition: Greenland, will soon hit theaters across the US, and the official trailer has dropped. Expedition: Greenland follows a fearless team of seven as they embark on an extraordinary quest to become the first to traverse the…
Beyond the Horizon with Landcruising Adventure: Tales of Exploration and Resilience
In this episode, Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady is joined by Coen from landcruising.adventure. In a world where gear doesn’t define the journey, Coen and his partner Karen have inspired many with their authentic travels. Join us on the podcast as Coen shares their unique approach to exploration, embracing simple joys and meaningful connections…
Patty Upton Inspires Generations to Explore
In this episode of Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady sits down with Patty Upton. Patty (outbackofbeyond) discusses her remarkable travels with her husband, Loren, which include crossing Africa, the Americas, and the Darien Gap. Patty (@sandshipdiscovery) shares vivid details of their expeditions, the challenges faced, and the perseverance required. They also touch on her…
Land Rover Honors 75 Years of Adventure at Pebble Beach
When you think of the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, you usually think of the famous waterfront golf course lined with immaculate eight-figure Ferraris and one-off pre-war vehicles from European marques that are long out of business. But for the past two years, Land Rover has made a statement at the iconic event with a…
Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve | Overland Routes
We first discovered the Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve (also known as the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004) in 2011 after returning home to South Africa from a journey to Kilimanjaro in our 2003 Land Rover Defender 130. We fell in love with the untamed beauty of the remote…
Throttle Therapy :: Why You Should Add “Big Sand” to Your Next Adventure
“I don’t like sand,” the young Padawan declared. “It’s coarse and rough and irritating… and it gets everywhere.” A true Jedi adventurer would not make such an uninitiated statement. After all, to properly experience sand, one does not fly over it with a speeder. Ripping through it with a 4WD is the civilized approach. So,…
Orchards, Vineyards, Fields, and Groves: Unique Overnight Parkups in Slovenia
There is a moment, from time to time, when I am led away from my husband under the guise of an impending surprise. In Colombia, it was donning a rancher outfit; in Morocco, a traditional Amazigh wedding dress, complete with shoes, a headdress, and a skirt. This time, Silvia led me out of a Slovenian…
Finding the Heart of Africa
Friends, as you know, there’s always that familiar nervous feeling of anticipation at the beginning of each new great adventure. The challenges of visas, money, equipment, kitting out the expedition Land Rovers—the list seems endless. Left to sort are carnets for the vehicles, first aid, basic food supplies, reference books and maps, letters of authority,…