Located in the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula and spanning 650,000 square kilometers, the Empty Quarter (Rub’ Al Khali) is the largest sand sea in the world. In this desolate but beautiful place, three women—Janey McGill, Atheer Al-Sabri, and Baida Al-Zadjali—chose to cross by foot, walking 758 kilometers from Ubar to Ibri in Oman’s…
Garmin’s Acquisition of GEOS Might Affect Those With Additional Evacuation Coverage Who Activate inReach SOS Function
Early last year, Garmin announced the acquisition of emergency monitoring and incident response service GEOS Worldwide Limited, which operates the International Emergency Response Coordination Center (IERCC) for SOS rescue efforts triggered by Garmin’s inReach personal satellite communication device. “With this acquisition, Garmin is now able to provide even more peace of mind to our inReach…
Overland Classifieds :: 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon w/AT Overland Summit Camper and AEV Upfits
Although the wild anticipation of the Jeep Gladiator has settled since its introduction at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2018, the platform’s uniqueness remains. Slowly gaining traction in the overland world, we’ve seen several renditions traveling the world, including Dan Grec’s Australian 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and Hourless Life’s Gladiator Sport S with a…
Fifteen52 Launches Three New Off-Road Wheels for 2022
Fifteen52 has introduced three new off-road wheels to their off-road collection: the Range HD, Metrix HD, and Patrol HD. These new models all feature optimized spoke windows for brake system ventilation and are designed with maximum brake clearance in mind. The Range HD Bringing a motorsport style to Fifteen52’s off-road wheel collection, the Range HD…
Overland Classifieds :: 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ79
There are times when I come across a vehicle for sale that is truly exciting, and this is one of them. Josephine and Frederik have travelled the world in this diesel-powered 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ79 with a 1HZ 4.2-liter inline 6-cylinder engine and Azalaï “living pod” conversion. Ride comforts include Recaro Orthoped seats and…
Nissan Partners with Tread Lightly to Promote Responsible Recreation
Tread Lightly and Nissan announced a partnership to promote responsible off-road recreation through marketing, stewardship, and education programs to ensure outdoor recreation opportunities remain accessible for current and future generations. As part of this collaboration, Nissan will consult with Tread Lightly to ensure off-road activities are appropriately presented in promotional content. Nissan will also support…
Zenith Irfan, the First Pakistani Female Motorcyclist to Ride Across Pakistan
The moment Zenith Irfan sat on her 70cc Honda, she felt it. The unfamiliar places and faces, the feel of the throttle beneath her palm. But the feeling was more than just the urge to be independent or explore. Her father’s unfulfilled dream of travel pushed Zenith off the pavement and across Pakistan, making her…
Method Race Wheels Reveals New 706 Bead Grip Wheel Technology
Today, Method Race Wheels introduced its new 706 Bead Grip wheel, a revolutionary design that bridges the gap between conventional street and beadlock wheels. The 706 is DOT-approved and features Method’s patented Bead Grip technology, which provides the ability to safely run lower tire pressures without the stress of a tire de-beading. The wheels, available…
American Expedition Vehicles Unveils Custom 2022 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler
Vehicle parts and accessories manufacturer American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) unveiled two custom builds now available for purchase, a 2022 JT370 Gladiator and a 2022 JL370 Wrangler. Each package is equipped with off-road armor, DualSport suspension, and LED lights. 2022 Gladiator Rubicon AEV JT370 “The 2022 Gladiator Rubicon AEV JT370 is an adventurist’s dream machine, a…
Destination: Whitehorse, Yukon
Photos courtesy of the Government of Yukon Located a 15-minute drive from the fork of the Alaska and Klondike Highways, Whitehorse is a must-stop for those continuing north toward Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, or west to Alaska. While the city is a convenient place to stock up on fuel, groceries, or indulge in a hot shower,…
Video of the Week :: Episode Three of Destinations: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Last week, Overland Journal launched Episodes One and Two of a three-part original fly-and-drive video series titled Destinations: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This series follows the adventures of Richard Giordano and myself (Desk to Glory) as we travel through Saudi Arabia in a rented Toyota Fortuner. The complete series is now live on Expedition…
Overland Explorer Vehicles Factory Visit
Photography by Richard Giordano With various dealers throughout the United States, it may come as a surprise that the heart of Overland Explorer Vehicles (OEV) lies hundreds of kilometers north, in the aspen parkland of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. The endless camping, hunting, fishing, and recreating opportunities in the region proved instrumental to the company’s…
Video of the Week :: Episode Two of Destinations: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Earlier this week, Overland Journal launched Episode One of a three-part original fly-and-drive video series titled Destinations: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This series follows the adventures of Richard Giordano and myself (Desk to Glory) as we travel through Saudi Arabia in a rented Toyota Fortuner. Episode Two is now live on Expedition Portal’s YouTube…
Tuk South :: From Kenya to Cape Town in Two Tuk-Tuks
What began as an adventure travel documentary project morphed into something more powerful for Robbie, Josh, Jasper, and Ivo of Tuk South. These young British gents are driving 6,000 kilometers from Kenya to Cape Town, using their platform and video production skills to raise funds for African wildlife rangers. Driving a couple of 8-horsepower tuk-tuks,…
Overland Journal Presents: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a 3-part Video Series by Desk to Glory
I am thrilled to announce that Overland Journal has launched Episode One of a three-part original fly-and-drive video series titled Destinations: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Episodes two and three will be released later this week via the Expedition Portal YouTube channel on Wednesday, March 23, and Friday, March 25, 2022. This series follows the…
Overland Classifieds :: Top Five Tacomas Currently For Sale on Expedition Portal
It’s no secret that the Toyota Tacoma continued its reign last year as the top-selling midsize truck in the US. While Tacoma owners seem to have moved on to the next trend (has anyone noticed a significant number of Raptor lights affixed to Tacoma grills?), a proper understanding of appropriate payload principles seems to be…
What I Learned From These Women of Overlanding History
I’m at my favorite used bookstore in Calgary, head tilted, scanning the titles in the travel and world history section, tickling my fingers across their smooth spines: Bryson, Ferguson, Kerouac, Miller, Theroux. There’s usually a copy of Long Way Round by McGregor and Boorman, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance often makes an appearance,…
Interview With Solo Female Overlander Elisabeth Schwarz
My connection with Elisabeth Schwarz came as a result of a wardrobe crisis. A trip to Saudi Arabia was imminent, and I had no idea what to wear. Headscarf? No headscarf? What kind of loose clothing? How loose? I jumped into the Overland Middle East Facebook group and started typing, hoping for an answer. Several…
Overland Classifieds :: 1990 Land Rover Santana 2500DL
The Land Rover Santana 2500DL isn’t something you see every day. This model from 1990 has a 5-speed manual transmission, 2.5-liter 12J diesel engine, and 125,000 miles on the odometer. Its most recent jaunt was a surf trip to Baja, Mexico. “I cruised it 2,000 miles to Baja and back with no problems, and it…
Destination :: Canmore, Alberta
Feature Image Courtesy of Tourism Alberta Enjoying a cup of coffee one morning, I gazed out the window of my ground-level apartment in Canmore, Alberta, when a herd of elk suddenly appeared, mere steps away. As they gracefully walked by, exhaling clouds of vapor in the brisk morning air, I was utterly dumbfounded by the…