Biking, rowing, and kayaking, Sarah Outen is traveling the world while smashing records under her own power.
The EarthCruisers We Cannot Have in the US
If you haven’t notice, Australia has an almost unfair amount of cool stuff. I’m not just talking about kangaroos, didgeridoos, or places like Coober Pedy. I’m talking about cool vehicles like the latest rigs from EarthCruiser….
Gear Scout: Cycle Wipes
I really doubt there’s a single motorcycle rider out there who would tell you they like having their helmet covered in bugs. Fortunately there’s great products like Cycle Wipes out there to keep your visor clean and clear.
VOTD: Everyday Adventure
If only all of us could record our adventures this well.
Pro Travel Tip #2
Gear Scout: Fujifilm X-E1
There’s an ever increasing amount of retro cameras on the market today. We love the way they look, but how do they perform? We test the X-E1to find out.
The New Face of Defender
We know a new defender is coming, but will it be able to fill the large and traveled shoes the old defender leaves behind?
Gear Scout: Helly Hansen’s Odin Line
If you purchased something with the name Odin on it, you would expect it to be a seriously tough piece of equipment. I mean you can’t just name any piece of gear after the Norse god. So how does this line of clothes hold up?
More Vintage Land Cruiser Ads
via West County Explorers Club: If you’re interested in vintage Land Cruiser brochures, ads, manuals and articles from around the world, there’s a veritable treasure trove over in the IH8MUD forum. Check out this post. The…
Pro Travel Tip #1
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.