Photography by Richard Giordano From sunseekers to snowbirds, surfers, and off-roaders, it seems like nearly everyone I’ve talked to is planning to visit Baja this winter. The promise of warmer temperatures, beach camping, and finding solace…
Cathy Birchall—the First Blind Person to Circumnavigate the Globe on a Motorcycle
When Cathy Birchall was growing up, her eyesight was problematic in a way that left her out of playground games with her friends. Objects and people were indistinct, but Cathy didn’t know this was anything other…
Video of the Week :: Meet the Woman Who Drove this 1930 Hudson Great Eight Around the World
At age 77, rally car driver, automotive mechanic, and businesswoman Heidi Hetzer decided to drive around the world in a 1930 Hudson Great Eight. Over 31 months, she traveled through Eastern Europe, across China, Australia, New…
Episode 72 Interviewing Scott Brady, Overlander and Publisher
Show Notes for Podcast #72 Summary: Matt Scott and Ashley Giordano interview Scott Brady, the Publisher of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal. Scott has overlanded across all seven continents and shares his insights on vehicle-based…
Destinations :: San Martín de los Andes, Argentina
In Patagonia’s northwest region, you’ll find forests, lakes, volcanoes, and best of all, the endearing town of San Martín de los Andes, Argentina. Sitting along the glacial shores of Lake Lácar and surrounded by rugged beauty,…
Humanity :: A Christmas Miracle in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Photography by Richard Giordano Perhaps one of the most luxurious gifts an overlander can receive is a (fully paid for!) apartment rental for the holidays. In December 2013, we parked our little 1990 Toyota Pickup on…
Moto Camp Nerd—an All-In-One Online Store for Motorcycle Camping
One of the biggest challenges for overnight, multi-day, or long-distance motorcycle trips is what to pack. Although you can get most camping gear at any backpacking store, you may run into blank stares while asking a…
Video of the Week :: Forgotten Island
The island of Socotra is located in the Indian Ocean, just off the coasts of Yemen and Somalia. While it is an unlikely destination for paragliding, that fact couldn’t deter this group of four highly-skilled test…
Overland News of the Week
Voormi Men’s Base Layer Bottoms If you appreciate the qualities of merino wool – antimicrobial, biodegradable, warm-when-wet – then Colorado/Montana-based outerwear manufacturer Voormi should be on your radar. I recently had the opportunity to test one…
Destination: Reine, Lofoten Islands
North of the Arctic Circle, nestled amongst dramatic snow-peaked mountains and surrounded by ocean, is the dreamy Norwegian fishing village of Reine. This remote settlement, characterised by wooden rorbuer (traditional fishing huts), and located on the…
Episode 71 Interviewing Bill Dragoo, Global Adventure Rider, Trainer, and Storyteller
Show Notes for Podcast #71 Summary: Scott Brady interviews Bill Dragoo, accomplished adventure motorcycle traveler, trainer, and journalist. Bill was a finalist in the GS Trophy, and has prepared multiple ADV Motorcycles and 4WD overland…
Toyota Unveils Tacoma Overlanding Concept at SEMA
Toyota partnered with Cruiser Outfitters to create a “Go Anywhere Now” overland rig built on the dependable Tacoma SR5. We briefly covered this exciting rig in November with a look at the company’s SEMA line-up, but today…
The First Ineos Grenadier Overland Test in Morocco
For those with a love of adventure travel, there are few new vehicles that elicit the sense of exploration like the Grenadier. Its space efficient shape, solid axles, metric ton payload (2,200 pounds), and triple locking…
Featured Vehicle Interior: Equipt Founder Paul May’s 200-Series Land Cruiser
Equipt Expedition Outfitters Founder and President Paul May has been involved in the overland industry for over two decades and was building overland vehicles in North America well before the term “overland” became a buzzword. May…
Risk Management for Overland Travelers
Editor’s note: This article is supplemental to “Risk Management,” featured in the Gear 2022 issue of Overland Journal Those planning their first overland adventure often ask, “What do I absolutely need to go on an overland…
Auto Hotels: What Does Luxury “Love” Accommodation Have to Do with Overland Travel?
After a long day on our motorcycles, my riding partner, Dave, and I, were in Guanajuato, Mexico, looking for a place to stay. We found a hotel on the side of the road, just out of…
The Rare GMC DUKW Truck
The DUKW (known as a Duck) is a six-wheel-drive modified amphibious truck used by the US military during World War II and D-Day beaches of Normandy. General Motors Corporation and Sparkman & Stephens designed this truck…
Prescott’s Nation’s Finest Receives Charitable Donation from Harley Owners Group
The holiday season is a time for gift-giving, but not all gifts have to be bought and presented with extravagance. The gift of giving back to your community is something that extends far and wide, and…
Destinations: El Valle RV Park, Guadalupe Valley, Baja
Photography by Richard Giordano For most, Baja California, Mexico, conjures images of vast deserts filled with saguaro cactus, sandy bays bordered by sparkling blue waters, and a bounty of fresh seafood. What might not immediately come…
Episode 70 Portable Power Systems: The best off-grid batteries for overland travel and car camping
Show Notes for Podcast #70 Portable Power Systems: The best off-grid batteries for overland travel and car camping Summary Portable power systems are battery-powered all-in-one units with AD and/or DC power for overland trips as well…