Arkansas is, in my humble opinion, underrated as an adventure destination, but those who know know it has a lot to offer across the seasons. The Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR) has officially introduced the Ozarks BDR-X,…
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Beyond the Rif: What to Eat, Do, and Buy in Morocco
Photography by Richard Giordano Meandering over a pathway embedded with mussel shells, I follow Mohamed along the coastal cliffs of the Atlantic. As we pass hand-carved caves hidden behind blue doors, fishermen stand atop the rocks,…
Celebration of Life: Tim Slessor, First Overland Pioneer, Author, and Documentary Producer
Photography by Antony Barrington Brown and Léopold Belanger/Grammar Productions The world mourns the passing of Tim Slessor, the intrepid British filmmaker, travel writer, and documentary maker whose life was defined by curiosity, courage, and an enduring…
ARI Motors Unveils 458 Pro Camper, Germany’s Smallest Electric Motorhome
Anyone who has traveled through Europe in a camper will know that vehicles larger than a van can quickly become impractical on narrow, cobbled streets and confined urban lanes. For those content with modest speeds, limited…
BYD Confirms Raptor-like Shark PHEV Down Under
Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) has been making major waves around the world, and is now the world’s largest EV manufacturer. Their relentless pace of innovation appears to be unmatched, and with their imminent arrival…
Used Vehicle Strategies for Overland Travel
Join Matt Scott and Scott Brady on this weeks Overland Journal Podcast episode as they discuss why buying a used overland vehicle can offer huge value as prices and labor rise, highlighting where to shop (Expedition…
Overland News of the Week, April 10th, 2026
Ruroc EOX2.0 Motorcycle Helmet Kicking off this week’s overland news; Ruroc has introduced the EOX2.0, which overhauls the interior architecture of their flagship helmet to prioritize refined acoustics and world-first safety integration. Updates include a merino…
Buyers’ Guide to Micro Campers and Trailers
The Quinta Lala campsite in Cusco, Peru, is something of an informal summit for the global overland tribe. On any given morning, a traveler will find an eclectic lineup of expedition vehicles scattered across the sloping…
British Army Retires Entire Land Rover Fleet After Seven Decades of Service
Initial Auctions Will Be Held in the UK Later This Month I raised my children in a Land Rover Defender. Literally. They saw the world through flat glass, perched on a bench seat designed more for…
2027 Toyota Land Cruiser :: An Evolution Rather than a Revolution
The current-generation Land Cruiser was introduced only recently, and as a result, the 2027 model carries over the same core architecture, hybrid powertrain, and overall design. There are no major mechanical changes reported, with updates largely…
EPA Increases Ethanol Content Of Gasoline
Image Credit: Reuters With fuel prices surging well past $4 per gallon for the first time in years (and over $8 per gallon in parts of California), American drivers are once again feeling the squeeze at…
Prattline Low Tow: A Telescopic Caravan Reimagined for Modern Off-Grid Travel
When I was six years old, I proudly led my entire grade on the walk from Parkhurst Primary School in Johannesburg to my house, which was adjacent to the corner of the rugby field. There, I…
Adam Shani: The Most-traveled Overlander You’ve Never Heard Of
On this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady interviews Israeli traveler Adam Shani about growing up on a southern Israel kibbutz, where community, humility, self-reliance, fixing machinery, and non-consumerism shaped him. Adam describes…
Refuge II Jeep Camper :: Feature Vehicle
Photography by Dan Grec and Michael Fuchs Mad scientists, the Bermuda Triangle, and quicksand. According to Disney movies and cartoons, a person exploring the globe will inevitably have to deal with these from time to time,…
onX and Toyota Expand Trail Revival Project with 24 Nationwide Restoration Events in 2026
The trails we all love and treasure are in constant need of preservation and maintenance so that we, and future generations, can continue to enjoy this precious outdoor resource. To this end, onX, the leader in…
Jen Young on Outdoorsy and the Entrepreneur’s Journey
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Outdoorsy co-founder, Jennifer Young, about how her burnout from advertising led her to launch the peer-to-peer vehicle rental marketplace (an “Airbnb of overlanding”) in 2014, growing to 200+ employees….
Milestones Expedition: The Scale of the Unknown | From Scotland to Nordkapp
Welcome to Scotland! Phase 2 of the 25,000-mile global overland expedition kicks off with some familiar faces as the team heads for the famous John o’ Groats. The team takes part in some unique Scottish cultural…
Hyundai Releases Body-On-Frame Boulder Concept
Hyundai has never been a brand you’d associate with solid axles, mud-terrain tires, and the kind of trail abuse that defines the modern overland scene. But with the debut of the Hyundai Boulder Concept, it appears…
Invader Viator: South African Brand Expands Its Premium Off-Road Camper Line
We recently published a Pop-top and Expandable Living Buyers’ Guide, which provided a useful opportunity to review the market and assess the range of available camper trailers, along with their features, strengths, and compromises. That exercise…
Chinese EV Maker BYD Plans Up to 20 Dealerships Across Canada
Selecting a vehicle platform to explore the globe is not a simple task. There are many factors that need to be considered, and wants and needs must be evaluated and ranked in terms of importance, cost…