I had never been to Mexico prior to this trip. Also, being Swedish meant that my Spanish was pretty much non-existent. That wasn’t going to stop me. I could not have been more excited about my solo road trip to the Baja Peninsula in Mexico. I had been planning it for quite some time. What…
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Landcruising Adventure: Life in Argentina’s Wilderness, the Chaco
It’s dry, hot, and profoundly remote. Just where we would expect to find Karin and Coen.
Revolutionary Ride: In Search of the Real Iran
Iran teems with contradictions. Persian rugs are sold in bazaars next to knock-off American perfumes, chador covered women window shop for miniskirts, and the oppressiveness of the Islamic Republic is countered by the irrepressible optimism of its citizens. A country that’s been isolated by its own policies and years of Western sanctions (only recently lifted),…
36 Hours of Adventure: Hills and Horns
The bull was less than pleased to see me approaching the edge of his fence. He snorted as I slowly knelt for the photo, and then proceeded to stare disapprovingly as my shutter clicked once and then twice. Lowering the camera to read the sign once more, a smile crept across my face. Prayer is the…
Women Adventurers Who Pioneered Overlanding
For International Women’s Day, Expedition Portal celebrates six women overlanders
Beyond the Truck: Grand Canyon Solitaire
A walk into the abyss where time stands still.
2016 Overlanders of the Year: Richard and Ashley of Desk to Glory
Two adventure-seekers and one red pickup.
Women’s Travel Fest
The Women’s Travel Festival is coming up March 3-5 in New Orleans
Beyond the Truck (Motorcycle): off-bike adventures for RTW riders
Heather and Dave of Riding Full Circle take time off from riding around the world to make some turns.
Book Worm: Travel the Planet Overland by Graeme and Luisa Bell
Read the book then hit the road. The Bells of A2A Expedition tell you how to do it.
72 Hours of Adventure – The Alaska Range and Denali Highway
Three days in the Northern Frontier
The Top Ten of 2016
2016 wasn’t all doom and gloom, so lets look at a few positives
A Look Back at 2016
Before we ring in the new year, the team takes a look back at 2016
Overland Alaska: Atlin, BC – Glaciers, Lakes, and Mining Roads
In search of dirt roads in British Columbia’s northern most corner.
Landcruising Adventure: A Glance into the Lives of Paraguay’s Mennonites
A visit with a local family in the small town of Friesland
36 Hours of Adventure: Hills and Hydrolock
Tracing the Continental Divide through Southern Colorado
Overland Alaska: Haines and the Haines Highway
It’s just one of the many roads overlanders drive right by, never knowing what they’re missing.
The Rebelle Rally Report
An endurance and navigation rally like no other
Land Cruising Adventure: The Jesuit Missions Route in Bolivia
From dirt roads to polychrome missions
Finding Adventure with Defenders, Snowboards, and Sailboats
Sometimes your vehicle is just a tool to explore the world