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Trans-Africa in a 200 Series Land Cruiser, The Journey
If you think the new 200 Series Land Cruiser has become an oversized mini-van, it’s time to think again. An Expedition Portal member just drove his white 200 across Africa with his girlfriend.
VOTD: Mongol Rally Week 4, 2013
Mongol Rally videos are always great. Here’s one from this year. Another great way to start the week ahead.
Pro Travel Tip #4
Land Rover to Challenge Empty Quarter Record
Land Rover is planning on setting a new speed record for the cross of the Empty Quarter in a stock… Range Rover Sport?
Gear Scout: Baffin Trail to Rapids
Baffin continues to innovate in the world of expedition clothing. This time with a pair of shoes that serves as multiple types of footwear in one.
Overlanding West Africa
For those of us without the money, time, or vehicles to plan and complete a proper overland trip, Overland tours like this one are an excellent option for adventure.
Pro Travel Tip #3
London 2 London: Sarah Outen Completes Her Pacific Crossing
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.