In 1968, a group of climbing friends set off from California to Patagonia in a 1965 Ford Econoline van, sights set on ascending Mount Fitz Roy, the 11,171-foot granite peak in Argentina’s Patagonia region. Packed with surfboards, climbing gear, and skis, the van suffered from several flat tires and a complete engine overhaul; despite this, its occupants were kept busy…

One day when I am big, I want a motorbike hoisted at the back of my Land Rover camper. We’ve been looking at the Honda Navi, a pocket bike that is lightweight and can hold the weight of my South African husband but this Huck AT motorbike or eletric moped might be our new favorite. The Huck AT with a…

There are a lot of self-proclaimed overlanding channels on YouTube, but few are as inspiring and well documented as the adventures shared by Jolie and Mark in The Way Overland. On their most notable epic overland trip, they traveled from Australia to the UK in a 2006 Toyota Troopy. This journey can be enjoyed on their social media, website, and…

In 2018, Noraly Schoenmaker quit her job and sold her house in Holland, heading to India and Bangladesh to travel full-time. As a motorcycle rider, she noticed a lot of rental shops in Northern India. Missing her Ducati Monster 796, she decided to rent a Royal Enfield; the two were inseparable for the next 3,000 kilometers through the Himalayas. Noraly…

Anyone that knows us has a clear understanding of why we are biased when it comes to Land Rover. We have, after all, been living out of a Defender 130 for the past decade, and even with some of its nonsensical design features, we still love the brand.  I am a little hesitant to believe that the new Land Rover…

It is always good to see new overland video stories. Hit YouTube and share the excitement and joys of vehicle-based adventure travel.  

This week’s video features the fascinating story of a flying camper, the Winnebago Heli-Home, featured on the cover of the 1977 Popular Mechanics magazine. The witty Calum Gillies delves deep into the creation of the Heli-Home, even chatting to the original creator of the Heli-Camper, who purchased decommissioned Sikorsky military helicopters and converted them into campers before being commissioned by…

Many people reconnected with their local areas during the pandemic,  exploring closer to home. With that came a boom in vehicle travel, more specifically, overlanding. Here in the UK, 4WD trails and routes are few and far between, but it’s a different story in many parts of the US. I’ve become obsessed with YouTube channels showcasing these backcountry adventures and…

Grasping her hiking pole and pumping her arm in victory, Lidia Huayllas celebrates as snow swirls past the tears on her cheeks. She and her fellow cholitas, Liita Gonzales, Dora Magueño, Elena Quispe, and Cecilia Llusco, have summited the highest peak in America. Located in Argentina’s Mendoza province, Aconcagua lies 6,961 meters above sea level (22,837.93 feet). “We have been…

I remember the call like yesterday. “Hey, is this Jack? You left your details with us in Lofoten [Norway] last summer. Would you like a job?” In my excitement, I exclaimed, “Yes!” After all, life has taught me that if I grab exciting opportunities with both hands, the minor details have a way of figuring themselves out. “Great,” my future…

livelifelore is a very popular channel on YouTube which has videos which appeal to us as travelers because they give us general information about regions and countries and the world we live in. The channel covers a wide variety of topics which include geography, history, politics and science, all subjects that are of interest to modern overlanders. This information is…

Few vehicles are as distinguishable as Tim Johnson’s Ford F-350 and DIY wood cabin combo. It’s a combination that simply shouldn’t work, but with a lot of thoughtful consideration and attention to detail, he’s not only made it possible but has also created a capable rolling home. Tim is a whitewater kayaker, snowboarder, filmmaker, and all-around outdoorsman based in Alaska….

Youtube is awash with vanlife and overland channels, but very few feature the same level of daring expeditions, camera work, and charismatic storytelling as “Living The Van Life.” I was fortunate to speak at length with the channel’s founder Chad DeRosa back in January to discuss his early life, award-winning film “Out of Nothing,” Youtube success (634,000 subscribers), and his…

Lead photograph by Tight Loops Eager to escape the coldest winter months in Montana, Chase Bartee and his wife Aimee head the desert southwest in their 1985 VW camper van, exploring the rugged terrain of the Saguaro, Joshua Tree, and Death Valley National Parks. The couple’s skills as artists, photographers, and filmmakers fuse with a passion for the natural world,…

The NORRA Mexican 1000 that was held from the 29th of April to the 06th of May in the Baja Peninsula is considered to be “The Happiest Race on Earth”.  The 5-day rally starts in Ensenada and finishes at San Jose Del Cabo with different stages crossing cacti-gardens in the desert, beach driving and treacherous mountain passes. This video showcases…

We know that many of you have been following along with the development of the TruckHouse BCT camper, and if you’ve been lucky enough to get a first-hand look (it’s been on display at a variety of events), you are well aware that it is a thing of beauty. But do you know the backstory of how founders Niko Monforte…

Eva zu Beck is a Polish travel blogger who has explored more than sixty countries, showcases over two million followers on social media and has accumulated a colossal 80,000,000 video views. Eva’s career was not always one of international travel and adventure,but  rather a comfortable but unfulfilling corporate job in London. “I started to realize this wasn’t the reality I…

Located in the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula and spanning 650,000 square kilometers, the Empty Quarter (Rub’ Al Khali) is the largest sand sea in the world. In this desolate but beautiful place, three women—Janey McGill, Atheer Al-Sabri, and Baida Al-Zadjali—chose to cross by foot, walking 758 kilometers from Ubar to Ibri in Oman’s Empty Quarter. Two Land Rover…

Brilliant emerald greens and turquoise blue spill across the screen as Mak and Owen explore Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska. If you haven’t yet been acquainted, these two adventurers are an illustrator and motion graphics designer who live full time in a Toyota Tundra with a Four Wheel Campers Hawk flatbed. Documenting their travels through beautiful video and photo,…

Chad DeRosa’s travels around the USA and Baja have been well documented for more than a decade. This video beautifully demonstrates that Chad is not only an excellent storyteller but also a courageous explorer, daring to take on the winter Arctic in his Mercedes Benz Sprinter. With temperatures dropping to -30F, Chad takes us on a journey which most would…