Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes Rashad Frazier, co-founder of Camp Yoshi, camp chef, and author of Cook Out: Recipes and Tips for the Great Outdoors. In this episode, Rashad shares camp cooking hacks for overlanders, as well as his favorite gear, recipes, and most memorable trips. Overland Journal Podcast Episode #305 The Overland Journal…
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Forest Service Launches New Recreation Mobile App
The United States Forest Service has launched a brand new mobile app that the agency says provides the most complete and accurate collection of Forest Service recreation sites that has ever been made available to the public. The announcement came as a surprise to some given the recent wide-spread budget cuts and general reduction of…
Watch Desk to Glory’s Why We Overland Season 2 Today
When Season 1 of Why We Overland driven by Mobil 1 wrapped last year, Desk to Glory’s Ashley and Richard Giordano were traveling deep into the Moroccan Sahara in search of shifting dunes and elusive solitude. As ever, the globe-trotting Canadians found a little bit of both with some big surprises along the way. At the…
Eva zu Beck on Overlanding Mauritania
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes adventurer, storyteller, author, and National Geographic Host and Director Eva zu Beck to discuss Eva’s recent overland trip to Morocco and Mauritania in her Land Rover Defender 110. In this episode, Eva shares more about the inspiration behind her National Geographic SuperSkilled series, and how, in life and…
Jeep Beach 2026 | Inside America’s Largest Jeep Gathering
There is no place in the USA like Daytona, Florida, during Jeep Beach. With a total attendance of 250,000 people and 40,000 Jeeps over 10 days, no other event in the Jeep community has such a significant impact on a locality. Daytona welcomes and embraces participants, as made clear during the Sunday Parade on Daytona…
Fly and Drive South Africa
For the last few years, my wife, Luisa, and I have been contemplating our future as overland travelers. In the past, we have almost exclusively shipped our vehicle to different continents. However, we have realized that shorter, more intense journeys—where we forego the expense and bureaucracy of shipping and instead use the money saved to…
Herman and Candelaria Zapp on 22 Years of Worldwide Travel in a 1928 Graham-Paige
On this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Ashley Giordano welcomes Argentinian overlanders Herman and Candelaria Zapp to discuss the life lessons learned during 22 years of travel in a 1928 Graham Paige car. In this episode, Herman and Candelaria speak about the generosity of strangers and the overlander mindset that “problems” are merely…
Beyond the Rif: What to Eat, Do, and Buy in Morocco
Photography by Richard Giordano Meandering over a pathway embedded with mussel shells, I follow Mohamed along the coastal cliffs of the Atlantic. As we pass hand-carved caves hidden behind blue doors, fishermen stand atop the rocks, patiently waiting for the day’s catch. My guide, Mohamed Akhmisse, runs a Moroccan homestay experience from a fishing village…
Lessons Learned from Global Expeditions with Clay Croft
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady and his travel partner Clay Croft record from the field in the Central Republic of Congo. They discuss some of their most memorable adventures, including travels through South America and Alaska, and the unique lessons learned from their worldwide expeditions. Clay shares insights on vehicle…
Zenith Irfan on Being the First Pakistani Female Motorcyclist to Ride Across Pakistan
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with Zenith Irfan to discuss the importance of being the first female Pakistani motorcyclist to ride across Pakistan, and how her father’s dream led her to embark on the journey on a 70cc Honda. Zenith also dives into her top tips for visiting the country, including…
Mapping the United States :: Sam Correro and the TransAmerica Trail
Editor’s Note: Sam Correro, the creator of the TransAmerica Trail, passed away this month. Marianne Todd’s interview with Sam appeared in the Spring 2023 issue of Overland Journal. You can read more about Sam’s life and legacy on Expedition Portal’s Celebration of Life archive. Sam Correro says he was in his forties when he started…
Roam Overlanding’s Adrian Abrahams on the Importance of Doing Your Overland Homework
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with South African overlander Adrian Abrahams to discuss his love of traveling in Namibia, and how nearly a decade of overlanding has shaped a new 4×4 shop endeavor in Cape Town, South Africa. Adrian also provides practical advice about visiting the country, including destination…
Into the Valley of the Grizzlies
The graceful placement of enormous paws straddles the yellow line while small ones are clumsily dropped around on either side. It is a fragile relationship with the residents, who give them a wide berth, as Momma grizzly makes her way through the middle of town with her cubs in tow. Curious, they dart around while…
27th Annual Off-Road Expo : Exploring the San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild, and Pine Cove California with Hankook Dynapro Tire
Southern California provides a unique opportunity to experience a wide variety of environments within a short drive. As our Expedition Portal team was in Costa Mesa for the 27th Annual Off-Road Expo to learn more about the Hankook Dynapro XT rugged-terrain tire, we explored the San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild, and Pine Cove. From the Pacific…
Journey of a Young Overlander: Peter Van Stralen’s Epic Adventures with XOverland
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady speaks with Peter van Stralen about their adventures together on the XOverland Apex series. They explore Peter’s background, early travels with his family, and his extensive journey through West Africa. Peter also shares insights on their creative process, the challenges of managing Type 1…
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…
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….
Overlanding Africa: Countries, Cultures, and Insights with Expedition Rove
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott are joined by Mary Hannah Hardcastle and Andy Ellis, from Expedition Rove. They share their incredible journey of overlanding across Africa, including their experiences with the new Land Rover Defender 2020. They discuss the challenges and highlights of navigating the West…
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,…