Welcome to our new Pro Travel Tip series, a daily feature of the best travel tips from explorers around the globe. Monday through Friday will feature a new insight on topics ranging from culture to money to driving, all short and to the point, providing a lesson (sometimes hard learned) from a fellow traveler. We are fortunate at Expedition Portal to have a team of well-traveled adventurers, their combined experience spanning seven continents and over 140 countries. We are also grateful to Sinuhe Xavier, Chief Creative Officer for Overland International for the suggestion to start this series, which we plan to continue into the foreseeable future. If you have a Pro Travel Tip to share, send an email to editor (at) expeditionportal.com. We will pick contributors at random for free gifts from Overland Journal and other partners.
Destinations: Exploring Eastern Utah
Exploring Utah’s beautiful back country in a Land Cruiser Prado, a Jeep Wrangler, and a Land Rover LR3.
Kingsley Holgate, A Modern Day Livingstone
To say that few men and women reside in the same realm of explorers as Livingstone is a massive understatement. Mr. Holgate however, has the right to walk those hallowed grounds.
Gear Scout: Sidi Adventure Rain
There have been few boots that we’ve tested this hard over such a short time span. Find out how the Sidi’s held up.
VoTD: 2013 Vermont Overland Rally and Workshop
For those of us who couldn’t attend the Vermont Rally, and even for those who did, here’s a great video recapping the event.
Trans-Africa in a 200 Series Land Cruiser, The Build
Find out how Stefan went about building and testing his 200 series Land Cruiser to cross the continent of Africa
Cape Town to Goodwood in a Vintage Biplane
Flying an open cockpit biplane designed in the 1930’s across Africa is one heck of an adventure. Find out more about Tracey’s epic journey.
VOTD: The Road to Karakol
The Road From Karakol is an award winning film and an uplifting example of what a solitary journey can be if given a chance. It is simply brilliant.
FVoTW: Michael Hiscox Presents His Incredible Jeep
Michael gives us an in-depth look at his Jeep wrangler earth roamer. It is definitely one of the coolest and most equipped Jeeps around.
La Aduana: 2004 Disco II, 4.6L Manual
While the expensive asking price of this truck could turn some away, the exceptional build quality and long list of modifications would make any other 4WD owner envious.
Gear Scout: Marin Four Corners
Thanks to brands like Marin of California, proper touring bicycles are once again available at the local bike shop.
Adventure Photographer: Olympus OM-D EM-1
Olympus may not have designed their latest OM camera specifically as a travel platform, but it just might be ideally suited for that purpose
Jaguar Releases Their New SUV
After joining forces with Land Rover we knew it was only a matter of time. But is this new SUV really that bad, or could they have somehow created something cool?
KTM 990 Baja vs. KTM 1190 Adventure
Once again the guys at Touratech USA are at the cutting edge, this time with a comparison of the legendary KTM 990 Baja Edition to the all new KTM 1190 Adventure.
American Overlander: Four Wheel Campers
In our continuing series, American Overlander, we take a look at a legendary company––Four Wheel Campers.
Gear Scout: Alpinestars Andes Drystar
A new adventure touring jacket from Alpinestar, packed with the features you’d expect at a price you wouldn’t.
The Youngest Person to Visit Every Country: James Asquith
Think that you’ve caught the travel bug? After visiting 196 countries, James knows how you feel.
Adventure Interview: Expedition Motorcyclist Allan Karl
Crushed by the challenges of the daily grind, Allan loaded up his motorcycle and embarked on a three year, 62,000 mile expedition around the globe.
Gear Scout: Eddie Bauer/First Ascent Karakoram 20
Although you may think Eddie Bauer has been relegated to khaki pants and throw pillows, their First Ascent line does their founding mountaineer justice in the field.
La Aduana: This Volvo is Ready to Go Around the Globe
While the Volvo wagon has largely been associated with soccer moms and carpools, this wagon could easily be your next ride around the world.