I’m currently reading Julian Sancton’s riveting Madhouse at the End of the Earth: The Belgica’s Journey into the Dark Antarctic Night, an account of the trials of the Belgian/Norwegian/American expedition to Antarctica in 1897. The Belgica’s voyage was the first to make multiple landfalls on the continent and the first to overwinter South of 71…
Celebrating 40 Years of Toyota 4Runner
The first vehicle I ever lusted after was a 4Runner. I was around 12 years old and on the way to the Colorado River in the back of a red 4Runner, riding in the back seat through the heat of the desert. The sharpest memory was of the gauge cluster on the dash, complete with…
Thérèse-Marie Becker on the Last Overland and Finding Adventure :: Overland Journal Podcast
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 186 Thérèse-Marie Becker began her overland journey as a rock climber who used her van to access the crag. From there, she joined The Last Overland team on an expedition from Singapore to London in ‘Oxford,’ the original 1955 Land Rover used during the 1955 Oxford and Cambridge Far Eastern Expedition….
Interview with Mehdi Belhadj :: Exploring Africa and Seeking Beauty
Images credit to Mehdi Belhadj It takes extraordinary courage to walk away from the comforts of secure employment and a daily routine in search of an exceptional life. The ranks of the overland community are filled with men and women who have chosen to turn their backs on comfort and mundanity and instead set off…
Together Outdoors Announces Outdoor Pathway Scholarship Program
The Outdoor Diversity Alliance (ODA) and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable’s (ORR) Together Outdoors (TO) initiative are partnering to launch a new program designed to connect students from underrepresented communities to outdoor and environmental professions. The Outdoor Pathway Scholarship Program will provide students with $5000 in scholarship funding over two years, mentorship, and assistance with job placement in…
Team Truck Melanoma Raises Awareness for Early Detection
Team Truck Melanoma is on a mission. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and one of the most common, yet it also is one of the easiest to detect. A scan by a qualified medical professional is all it takes to keep a close eye on the health of your body’s largest organ….
Torbjorn Pedersen Visited Every Country on Earth Without Getting on an Airplane
Torbjorn Pedersen has done something remarkable. After ten years of some of the most grueling travel imaginable, he has successfully visited every country on earth—never once stepping foot on an airplane. The Dane’s advice for would-be globetrotters looking to recreate his feat? “Don’t do it.” From a brush with death at the hands of wayward…
Overlanding: A Road to Resilience for Veterans
This syndicated article is published in collaboration with our partners at GearJunkie and Columbia Sportswear. War leaves scars, that’s obvious. What’s less obvious—and an often unspoken truth among the veteran community—is that the military can be hard to leave. To many, the draw of service is strong. It’s not just the camaraderie, gear, or adventure;…
Interview with Kim Musau: The Kenyan Overland Explorer
Kim Musau is an accomplished Kenyan: he is a finance graduate, a CEO, and a successful entrepreneur. In 2016, Kim decided to drive from Cape Town to Cairo with his 1998 Land Rover Defender 110 TDi. He completed the first leg of the journey, driving from Kenya to Cape Town and back, passing through Tanzania,…
Two Rogue Wanderers and a Dream Worth Living For :: An Interview
Thirty-five years ago, Andy, a forester from Oregon, crossed paths with Dawn, a Californian arts administrator, while they were both studying in New York City. Andy proposed a year into their relationship amidst a snowy Vermont cross-country skiing trip. Dawn accepted, but with the stipulation that their life together would be anything but conventional and…
Andrew Szabo: Rally Organizer and Adventurer at Large
When the purveyors of Andrew Szabo’s life insurance scrolled through his social media, they jacked up his premium by 20 percent. In his photos, the 53-year-old is nearly always on the move, in a kayak, on a bike, or in a vehicle, if not sat next to a fire in flip-flops. He’s the organizer of…
Overland Expo Foundation Announces 2023 Grant Recipients
The Overland Expo Foundation has revealed the recipients of its grant program for 2023, which supports organizations and individuals working towards protecting public lands and maximizing rights for overland travelers. The foundation aims to fund projects aligning with its mission of turning passion into protection. One of the wholly deserving recipients of the grant is…
The Unstoppable Charline Ribotta :: Her Love for Africa and Moving Past Fear after Multiple Assaults on the Road
Charline Ribotta departed from her home country of France in a Toyota Hilux, equipped with a Front Runner rooftop tent and modifications of her design. She has been overlanding solo for more than a year now, with hopes of continuing full-time travel indefinitely. Her original itinerary was to traverse the Middle East and cross to…
Can Your Overland Videos Send You to Jail?
Last spring, I woke early to start a long day’s hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon on the south rim’s Bright Angel trail. Just a few switchbacks down from the historic Kolb brothers’ studio (famous in their own right as filmmakers), my eye caught subtle but deliberate movement in the pre-dawn light. A…
Overlanding in the Underserved Communities :: Interview with Heike & Toshi from AWillandAWay
Overland travel is an exciting, rewarding, and enriching experience for anyone, but when you are limited to using a wheelchair, this experience comes with its own unique set of challenges. Heike, wheelchair-bound since age 15, has learned to overcome these obstacles and faced her fears while traveling the Pan-American highway, Europe, and Southern Africa. Heike…
Nat Geo’s Incredible “Wild Life” Documentary Premiers April 14th, 2023
Anyone who has had the great pleasure of exploring Patagonia and the terminus of the Andes mountain range in southern Chile will know that this is a land of unspeakable beauty and natural abundance, a simultaneously powerful and fragile diverse range of ecosystems. There are two ways to exploit this land’s natural resources – one…
Sinuhe Xavier to Present at GTFOverland This Saturday, April 1st
Award-winning director, photographer, and professional adventurer Sinuhe Xavier will be welcomed to GTFOverland on Saturday, April 1st, to celebrate his recent cover of Overland Journal and showcase his photo essay found within. The event will kick off at 11:00 AM and include a captivating slideshow presentation of his stunning photographs along with a Q&A session…
Overlanding with Pets – An interview with The Pack Track
Riding a motorcycle around the world is thrilling, challenging, and liberating, and you are guaranteed an adventure full of opportunities to venture off the beaten track. Add a partner and three dogs to the mix, and you are guaranteed a journey overflowing with unique experiences. Australian couple Stu and Janell have been riding around the…
Enter to Win a Fly-and-Sail Expedition to Antarctica Aboard a Boutique Ship
Antarctica21, a leading adventure travel company that provides fly-and-sail expeditions to the White Continent, is marking its 20th anniversary by offering a free trip to Antarctica to one lucky penguin lover. The celebration aims to promote knowledge and understanding of Antarctica and its penguins. The contest, which will run from January to March 2023, invites…
One Woman’s Journey to Peace through Overlanding
A traumatic experience such as the death of a loved one can be a catalyst that motivates us to look at our life choices and consider significant changes. My family and I have first-hand experience of this. When we were in the initial planning phase of our global travels, my father abruptly passed away a…