After 20-odd years of journeying together, Jase and I hit a curious crossroads. Our former lives of dive-guiding, motorcycling, and 4WD overlanding continued to amass in a Russian doll. Until, that is, we consciously decided to…
Destination: Gjógv, Faroe Islands
Photography by Richard Giordano If it’s quiet contemplation that you seek, the small Faroese coastal village of Gjógv might be exactly what you’re looking for. Ridiculously picturesque and boasting one hotel, restaurant, and coffee shop, Gjógv…
Video of the Week :: Lewie and the Rover–Will We Survive the Sahara Desert?
I watch a lot of overlanding films on YouTube and many are beautifully produced, informative, and inspiring, but it takes a decidedly special story to move me. It’s not often a feeling that you can describe…
Overland Classifieds :: 2006 Lexus GX470
Lexus’ 4WD line-up combines class-leading go-anywhere performance with plush interior luxury and legendary reliability. The GX470 is no exception, which is why it’s a popular platform for expedition builds. We’ve featured a number of these stunning…
Outdoor Adventure X Festival
During the pandemic, air travel came to a grinding halt and more people than ever turned to overlanding and camping as an escape. Despite restrictions gradually being lifted, this trend shows no signs of slowing down…
Help Preserve the Verde River :: Buy a Raffle Ticket, Win a Custom Pin Drop Travel Trailer
Two northern Arizona businesses, THAT Brewery and Pin Drop Travel Trailers, are collaborating on a project to raise awareness around Verde River conservation and to promote river sustainability. Both businesses are already champions of Arizona’s natural…
Episode 118 Destination: Alaska
Show Notes for Podcast #118 Destination: Alaska Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss overland travel to the great state of Alaska. Host Bios: Scott Brady Scott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition…
Overland Classifieds :: 2010 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition
You can’t go far wrong with a used Toyota 4WD, whether that’s a Hilux, Tacoma, Sequoia, Tundra, Land Cruiser, and, indeed, a 4Runner. Over the years I’ve had conversations with hundreds of travelers in a wide…
2021 Ford Bronco SEMA Build Features the Work of Over 125 Female Volunteers
The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) unveiled an all-female Bronco build at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. More than 125 female volunteers from all facets of the industry worked on the build, including its…
Emergency SOS via Satellite Now Available on the iPhone 14 Lineup in the US and Canada
Apple recently announced that the groundbreaking Emergency SOS satellite safety service is now available to customers in North America, specifically the US and Canada. The service is available on all iPhone 14 models; the advanced technology…
Video Gladiator vs. Brute :: Comparing the Ultimate Diesel Trucks
Jeep Gladiator Vs. AEV Brute Who is the Jeep Truck King?
Overland Classifieds :: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 w/ Alu-Cab Alu-Cabin
GMC is clearly invested in the overlanding revolution with an exciting line-up of vehicles that appeals to their customer’s growing desire to leave the tarmac. These include the rugged Canyon AT4x and the AEV-upfitted Sierra AT4x…
All-New Scout EV Moves One Step Closer to Reality
Volkswagen has pulled the curtain back just a little further on its ambitious stand-alone EV SUV brand, Scout Motors. The revival of the venerable nameplate by Germany’s largest auto manufacturer was something of a bomb-shell earlier…
Overland Routes: The Trail of Kings
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2022 Issue. Arizona may be known for saguaro cactus, but it is also 26 percent timberland, and Humphreys Peak rises 12,633 feet into the southwest skyline….
Overland Classifieds :: 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4×4
The Fuso 4×4 was the vehicle of choice for EarthCruiser for many years and is widely considered a proven platform for round-the-world exploration. If you’d like a better idea of this truck’s capability then check out…
Chasing Singletrack in Utah
The trip began with a bust; a crunch, rather. I’d slung a nifty laundry tube from Radius Outfitters over the headrest of the driver’s seat in my Ram Promaster, wedging it carefully between that and the…
Overland Classifieds :: 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Let’s be honest, the FJ Cruiser isn’t the first Toyota 4WD that comes to mind when we think about long-term vehicle travel, but it might be one of the coolest. I have a real soft spot…
Overland Classifieds :: 2015 Mercedes Sprinter 4×4
Love or hate it the Sprinter is one of the most popular platforms for vehicle travel. It rose to fame as a figurehead of the vanlife movement, but in more recent years the 4WD variant has…
Destination of the Week :: Smuggler’s Route, Andorra
I must be honest; I had never heard of Andorra before we started traveling in 2010 and, it appears, my ignorance was shared by many. I blame it on the fact that the country is only…
SEMA Gear of 2022
Smartop Truck Bed Covers Smartop Platform (originally from South Africa) secured the runner-up award for the Best New Van/Pickup/SUV product as a first-time attendee and newcomer to the US market. This truck bed cover is made…