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Patrick Cruywagen on Lessons in Mentorship, Exploring Africa

Patrick Cruywagen

Overland Journal Podcast Episode 207

In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady sits down with world traveler Patrick Cruywagen. Known for his extensive expeditions throughout Africa and beyond, Patrick shares invaluable travel lessons, captivating stories, and the impact of mentorship on his journey. From military anecdotes to life as a photojournalist for SA 4×4 Magazine, Patrick provides insights into his favorite vehicles, navigating border crossings, and the art of Africa travel. Tune in to hear about his remarkable journeys, his passion for wildlife, and advice for aspiring overlanders.

Special thanks to our sponsors this week, Equipt Expedition Outfitters.

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Guest Bio

Patrick Cruywagen

Patrick Cruywagen was the editor of Land Rover Monthly magazine and, prior to that, SA4X4 magazine. He loves nothing more than exploring the planet in a 4×4, preferably a Land Rover. Patrick daily drives a Land Rover Defender 110 and currently works for Front Runner Outfitters as a copy & content writer. He likes to run marathons in faraway places and lately has taken to paddle boarding. Find him @busheditor on Instagram.

Host Bio

Scott Brady

Scott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and include three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar expeditions include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @scott.a.brady

Listen More: Crossing Continents: Africa Wrap-Up and Lessons Learned

Images: Patrick Cruywagen, Scott Brady

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Stephan Edwards is the Associate Editor of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal. He and his wife, Julie, once bought an old Land Rover sight unseen from strangers on the internet in a country they'd never been to and drove it through half of Africa. After living in Botswana for two years, Stephan now makes camp at the foot of a round mountain in Missoula, Montana. He still drives that Land Rover every day. An anthropologist in his former life and a lover of all things automotive, Stephan is a staunch advocate for public lands and his writing and photography have appeared in Road & Track, The Drive, and Adventure Journal. Contact him at edwards@overlandinternational.com and @venturesomeoverland on Instagram.