It is one of the most beautiful corners of the world and it’s right here in the United States. In fact, it’s a half day’s drive from the Expedition Portal office and a frequent destination for our crew of adventurers. It would be tricky for me to account for all of my visits to this…
Category Archives: Adventure
Adventure Interview: Lacey and Luis of the Lost World Expedition
They call it the Lost World Expedition, and it all began in 2009 when Lacey and Luis sold everything and hit the road.
Financing Extended Overland Trips: How Do They Do it?
While there’s not one holy grail of an answer to this question, here’s a few ways that real around the world travelers have paid for their adventures.
36 Hours of Adventure: Sedona
Not every overland adventure crosses a continent or even a county. Busy schedules often conspire to postpone extended travels, but that only opens the door for shorter excursions which can be no less challenging and fun. For the coming year, the Expedition Portal team will set out to prove that all you need is 36…
The Americas with Tubby Xplorer: Part 12
The founder of Eezi-Awn continues his world adventure, this time updating us in South America
Drive Nacho Drive: Trouble on the Pakistani Border
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.
A Family of Storm Seekers
A family loads up their Defender in seek of something few campers are after… a storm.
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
Wollongong to Woolwich: China
Five months and 20 countries into their journey, this husband and wife duo share some of what they’ve seen thus far
Pilot Circles the Globe – Twice
Adding a whole new meaning to the term “overlanding”, pilot Bob Gannon has flown his Cessna 182, Lucky Lady Too, around the world––twice, once in each direction.
RTW in a Tuk Tuk
The spirit of the traveler is a wonderful thing on its own, but when paired to a creative imagination and an undaunted sense of purpose there’s no limit to what can be achieved.
Adventure Interview: Noah Horak
We take some time with Noah Horak to talk about his life and adventures around the world.
2013 Overlanders of the Year: Coen and Karin-Marijke of Landcruising Adventure
If you have been following Expedition Portal’s front page in the last few months, you’ll be familiar with Coen and Karin-Marijke of Landcruising Adventure. On the road since 2003, they’ve driven their Toyota BJ45 Land Cruiser through Europe, Asia, and South America taking their time to fully experience the landscapes and cultures they visit. A decade may seem…
Amy and Buck Complete 21,000 Mile Lap of China
After 146 days on the road, Amy and Buck completed their massive lap of China having logged more than 21,000 miles thus far. During this leg the duo visited all of China’s 33 provincial regions.
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.
Two Vagabonds, Today’s Travel Blog Discovery
One of the most visually entertaining travel blogs on the internet, It chronicles the travels of two German overlanders and their world exploits over the last eight years.
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.