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….
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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…
Overland Conservation: Tundra
Photography by Coen Wubbels We are called by the wild, the spaces where we can turn 360 degrees without seeing another human, paved road, electric wire, or crop field. At times, though, we misunderstand history while…
BMW 1150 GS Adventure :: Publisher’s Project
It was sometime around 2000 when I walked into the REI store in Phoenix, Arizona, to buy a kayak. What was parked under the entry awning stopped me in my tracks: a bright yellow BMW GS…
The Milestones Expedition: A Three-continent Adventure
Photography by Richard Giordano and Scott Brady The XOverland team has always dreamed big. Their ambitious expeditions and world-class cinematography have resulted in 75 inspiring episodes spanning six continents, telling stories that have changed the lives…
Cultural Geography, Exploration, and Sustainable Travel with James Fountain
On this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady welcomes James Fountain, a cultural geographer and fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Explorers Club, to discuss how exploration can support communities and…
Overland News of the Week, March 27th, 2026
iKamper Launches Skycamp 4.0 Rooftop Tent Series iKamper has introduced the Skycamp 4.0 series, the latest evolution of its flagship rooftop tent platform, featuring a refined design that improves interior space while maintaining a compact external…
Milestones: Global Expedition Series Launches Today
Spring, Texas – March 26, 2026: Imagine driving 25,000 miles across three continents on some of the most challenging roads on earth. Now imagine doing it all on a single oil change. That’s the challenge at…
Consumer Reports Lists Toyota Most Reliable. Again.
When it comes to overland travel, be it across a state, country, a continent or around the entire globe, vehicle reliability isn’t just a talking point, it’s the foundation of every remote mile traveled. According to…
Jeep Celebrates 60th Easter Jeep Safari With New Concepts, Community Initiatives, and Expanded Consumer Experiences
The Jeep brand is preparing for a prominent presence at the 60th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, scheduled to run from March 28 through April 5, 2026. Marking both a milestone anniversary for the…
Speak Fluent Machine: Preventing and Dealing With a Breakdown
Our friends Chris and Erin Ratay have been traveling for decades. They hold a Guinness World Record for the longest motorcycle journey as a team and, a few years ago, bought a Defender in South Africa…
10 Lessons Learned Traveling in an XOVERLAND Toyota
At Expedition Portal, we have been longtime friends with the XOverland crew, and in 2025, we joined forces, which also gave me the opportunity to finally travel in one of their expedition Toyotas. I have always…
Overland Events and Rallies You Don’t Want to Miss This Spring (2026)
AMERICAN WEST Desert Adventure Rally When: April 7-12, 2026 | Where: Bisbee, Arizona Combining scenic backcountry riding, evening entertainment, and catered meals with Southern Arizona’s striking landscapes and scenery, the Desert Adventure Rally is a week…
Lessons Learned from Global Expeditions with Clay Croft
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady and his travel partner Clay Croft record from the field in the Central Republic of Congo. They discuss some of their most memorable adventures, including travels…
Ram ProMaster City Returns as Compact Vanlife/Overland Platform
A few years ago, while traveling south to Guatemala, we camped on the shores of Lake Atitlán and were surprised to find that the campsite was occupied not by one, but three Ram ProMaster vans. Each…
Zenith Irfan on Being the First Pakistani Female Motorcyclist to Ride Across Pakistan
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with Zenith Irfan to discuss the importance of being the first female Pakistani motorcyclist to ride across Pakistan, and how her father’s dream led her to embark…
27North Winston 27A Expands Brand Into the B+ Luxury Expedition Motorhome Segment
I am at an age now where I spend a great deal of time thinking about the ideal vehicle for a couple to travel the world, perhaps with an adventure bike strapped to the rear for…