For the last few years, my wife, Luisa, and I have been contemplating our future as overland travelers. In the past, we have almost exclusively shipped our vehicle to different continents. However, we have realized that…
Almost a decade ago, I left my Defender parked up and headed out for a morning walk across the plateau above the sandstone spires of Cappadocia, Turkey. The night before, we had sat beside a small…
Adventure as brand strategy. Is Land Rover merely selling a vehicle, or is it rebuilding the mythology of the Defender for a new generation? At its core, the Defender Trophy is a global, multi-stage adventure competition…
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she speaks with Juvena Huang, a Singaporean overlander who embarked on a 44,000-kilometer journey by Vespa scooter. In this episode, Juvena dives into her highest highs, lowest lows,…
CFMoto, the Chinese motorcycle brand, is currently navigating the same skepticism and sideways glances that Japanese manufacturers faced in the West during the 1970s. It is a familiar pattern. Not long ago, I was sitting with…
The return of the Nissan Xterra has quickly shifted from rumor to reality, and if recent executive comments are any indication, this is more than a simple reboot. Nissan are making it extremely clear this is…
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a significant recall affecting more than 170,000 vehicles in the United States, following concerns over a defect that could lead to a sudden loss of drive power. The recall, disclosed…
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with Danish motorcycle adventure rider Henriette Thiim to discuss Henriette’s latest trip through Algeria, Mauritania, and Morocco. In this episode, Henriette dives into the logistics…
ARB Launches Modular Bed Rack for Ford F-150 Trucks While the ARB bed rack has been available for 3rd-Gen Tundra and Tacoma owners for some time now, the brand has introduced a new model for 2021…
There can be no denying the newest generation of the Ford Bronco has been a huge success, and has taken the spotlight away from the Jeep Wrangler, a truck that once stood virtually unchallenged as the…
Here at Expedition Portal, we have long celebrated individuals who push beyond perceived limits, and figures such as Kirk Williams, Channing Cash, and Heike and Toshi (click the links to read their amazing stories) serve as…
The LifeStraw Escape is a hard-wearing, 20-liter water-purification solution designed to pressurize via a built-in hand pump—no electricity required. This system stores raw water in a thick-walled, barrel-shaped tank (18 x 13.75 inches) with a spigot,…
On this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Ashley Giordano welcomes Argentinian overlanders Herman and Candelaria Zapp to discuss the life lessons learned during 22 years of travel in a 1928 Graham Paige car. In…
The idea of a Volkswagen pickup for North America has long lived in the realm of concepts and speculation, and finally it is now closer to reality than ever. Speaking at the 2026 New York Auto…
Kia has officially thrown its hat into one of North America’s most fiercely contested segments, confirming that it will launch a body-on-frame hybrid pickup truck in the United States before the end of the decade. To…
Global outdoor technology company Dometic has launched a new experiential initiative to help urban residents reconnect with nature. The program, launching in Los Angeles, offers a series of 17 fully equipped, 36-hour outdoor getaways designed to…
Back in the early 2000s, my father-in-law—encouraged by my enthusiasm for Land Rovers—decided to buy one for himself. He settled on a Freelander, which would not have been my first choice. While it was a stylish…
Triumph is putting their lineup on the line by inviting the public to sample their motorcycles on five weekends between April and September. Their 2025 National Scrambler Demo Day was so popular they’ve expanded the offerings…
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,…
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,…
