Brad and Sheena Van Orden have been circumnavigating the globe for the past two years in their VW van affectionately referred to as Nacho. www.drivenachodrive.com is a beautifully presented chronicle of their colorful adventures.
Gorillas in the Jungle: Bwindi, Uganda
As the birthplace of Ebola and AIDS, and the deathbed of untold millions in the tribal clash between the Hutus and the Tutsis. I wasn’t enthusiastic about driving our old Volkswagen campervan into such a volatile region.
An Aussie Goes to Moab
Overland Journal’s Australian friend and team member, discusses his first experience of a trip to Moab
Campervan Culture: Morocco Overland, Part 2
Alan shares his story of traveling through Morocco in his Volkswagen Syncro
The Americas with Tubby Xplorer: Part 14
Continuing their world adventure, Jack and his wife share more of their South American experience
The Americas with Tubby Xplorer: Part 9
Jack Stuhler, the founder of Eezi-Awn, is an adventurous man and has spent his entire life exploring the African Continent. After driving from Johannesburg to the UK through the middle east in the early 1999, Jack set his sights on the Americas.
Drive Nacho Drive: Cars Honked, Cows Ate Trash, and People Stared
We were officially in India with our own vehicle. A place with no concept of personal space, where traffic is dizzying and dangerous, and where we are literally regarded as alien creatures.
The Americas with Tubby Xplorer: Part 8
Jack Stuhler, the founder of Eezi-Awn, is an adventurous man and has spent his entire life exploring the African Continent. After driving from Johannesburg to the UK through the middle east in the early 1999, Jack set his sights on the Americas.
Overlanding the Western Alps, Part 2
We once again catch up to ExPo member, escadventure, as they complete their seven day journey through the beautiful backcountry of the Western Alps.
Land Cruising Adventure: The Death Road Trip Report
A twelve month photographic essay of the drive along the infamous Death Road, one on the world’s most dangerous roads.
The Americas with Tubby Xplorer: Part 7
Jack Stuhler, the founder of Eezi-Awn, is an adventurous man and has spent his entire life exploring the African Continent. After driving from Johannesburg to the UK through the middle east in the early 1999, Jack set his sights on the Americas.
Lending a Helping Hand Before the World Ends
Giving back to the people and places that give us so many adventures.
Dreams for Sale: Grappling with Adventure’s End
While we often read of exotic places, goals reached, and borders crossed, we’re occasionally faced with the tough reality of life and a concluding journey.
Drive Nach Drive: India Overload
As Brad and Sheena continue their travels, India begins to engulf the adventuresome duo.
Drive Nacho Drive: Santhanam
Chennai was a serious eye opener. It was a crazy concoction of everything beautiful and ugly in the world and a transition took place in me while we were there.
The Americas with Tubby Xplorer, Part VI – Volcanoes
Shrouded in blankets of cloud and mist, we drove through the National Park at the foot of the volcano. The surface was of lava rock and dust – black as the ace of spades.
Drive Nacho Drive: India or Bust
I would say that it seems like only yesterday that we drove Nacho out of the container in Malaysia, but I’d be lying. It seems like an eternity ago.
Overlanding the Western Alps, Part 1
Our 5200 pound behemoth lies in a small clearing overlooking a rocky gorge. Cool air rising from the stream below makes the morning a bit colder.
The Americas with Tubby Xplorer, Part V – Into Chile
Jack Stuhler, the founder of Eezi-Awn, is an adventurous man and has spent his entire life exploring the African Continent. After driving from Johannesburg to the UK through the middle east in the early 1999, Jack set his sights on the Americas.
Overland Mission: Tacloban City, Philippines
We felt a certain high from the overland adventure mission, but on the other side, a shallow accomplishment because of the widespread images of ruin and death flashed in and out of our psyche