Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with Leigh and Steph Dearle of GrizzlyNBear Overland as they reflect on nine years of full-time international overland travel. Leigh and Steph dive into their daily routine, how their travel style has changed over time, and how a recent overhaul of their 2010 Land Rover Defender…
Journey of a Young Overlander: Peter Van Stralen’s Epic Adventures with XOverland
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady speaks with Peter van Stralen about their adventures together on the XOverland Apex series. They explore Peter’s background, early travels with his family, and his extensive journey through West Africa. Peter also shares insights on their creative process, the challenges of managing Type 1…
Overland News of the Week
Adventure Ready Norden 901 Expedition Motorcycle The Norden 901 Expedition is a long-distance, off-road motorcycle powered by an 889 cc parallel-twin engine paired with a six-speed gearbox and a power-assist slipper clutch, all housed on a chromium-molybdenum steel trellis frame. What sets it apart from the standard Norden 901 is the various factory-installed technical upgrades…
Adventures in Namibia and Insights from Richard Giordano of Desk To Glory
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and Richard Giordano as they travel across the deserts of Namibia while discussing Richard’s journey from a small town in British Columbia to becoming an experienced overlander and professional in the industry. Discover the trials and triumphs of long-term travel, managing work-life balance on the road, and the…
For the Minimalist Who Fancies Luxury :: Gift Guide
I’ll preface this guide by reminding one and all that the greatest gifts cannot be bought. I know it sounds cliché, but it’s true. So, during this festive season, check in with loved ones and make time away from your devices to be present. With that out of the way, who’s going to buy me…
Exploring History and Adventure with Susan Dragoo
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady interviews historian and Overland Journal contributor Susan Dragoo. The conversation explores Susan’s passion for history, overlanding, and hiking. They discuss her recent book publishing and research on the historic Butterfield Trail, a challenging stagecoach route. Susan shares fascinating discoveries and highlights the importance of…
Adventures in Automotive Journalism with Chris Collard
Join host Matt Scott and guest Chris Collard on the Overland Journal Podcast as they delve into Chris’s extraordinary journey in the world of automotive overland travel and off-pavement journalism. Chris shares fascinating stories from his decades-long career, including thrilling expeditions to Antarctica, Africa, and South America. Learn about his experiences, tips for aspiring adventurers,…
Mastering Off-Road Techniques: Throttle, Eyes, and Strategy with Emily Miller
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Matt Scott and Scott Brady welcome Emily Miller, a notable figure in the off-roading community and the founder of the Rebelle Rally. The conversation dives into the details of the Rebelle Rally, discussing its origins, format, and the unique challenges it presents. Miller shares insights from…
Michael Ellem on the Photographer’s Journey
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady sits down with renowned overland photographer Michael Ellem. The two discuss their shared adventures across Australia, including remote and technical tracks like Cape York and the Canning Stock Route. Michael, who has been ARB’s principal photographer for decades, shares his expertise in capturing the…
Patty Upton Inspires Generations to Explore
In this episode of Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady sits down with Patty Upton. Patty (outbackofbeyond) discusses her remarkable travels with her husband, Loren, which include crossing Africa, the Americas, and the Darien Gap. Patty (@sandshipdiscovery) shares vivid details of their expeditions, the challenges faced, and the perseverance required. They also touch on her…
Filming on Public Lands: Legal Risks, Recent Changes, and What Lies Ahead
For content creators who capture their adventures on public lands, understanding and navigating federal regulations has become an increasingly high-stakes endeavor. Recent legal battles and legislative developments have brought new hope for creators while exposing the ongoing challenges of balancing creative expression with compliance. The passage of the EXPLORE Act marks a turning point in…
Feature Vehicle :: 1990 Campteq Toyota Land Cruiser
In the world of overland travel, few vehicles evoke the same level of respect as the Toyota Land Cruiser. This 1990 80 Series, imported from Spain and meticulously outfitted by Campteq, is a prime example of why the Land Cruiser is held in such high regard. Over three days, starting from Telluride, Colorado, we set…
Hasselblad X2D 100C :: Field Tested
When NASA needed a camera to capture Apollo 11’s landing on the moon, they trusted one brand—Hasselblad. Chances are you and I will never get to traverse the Sea of Tranquility or crawl out of a lunar crater, but that shouldn’t stop us from wanting to immortalize our own history in the making. Like the…
Colfax Design Works Q.D. Camera Strap :: Field Tested
Colfax Design Works (CDW) has set a new standard with its latest Q.D. camera strap. Built with rugged 1-inch MIL-SPEC nylon tubular webbing and equipped with the proprietary anti-binding CDW Quick Disconnect swivels, this strap is the epitome of versatility and durability. The intuitive design features a push-top button on the swivel that allows for…
Overlanding North Africa with Kids in the 1970s
Editor’s Note – Valentina Vallinotto’s father, Angelo, was an ambitious explorer. Piling his young family into a series of Land Rovers, IVECOs, and Toyotas, he tackled uncharted routes across North Africa and the Sahara Desert throughout the 1960s all the way until the early 1990s. The 1970s was a particularly exciting decade for overland adventurers…
Overland and Off-Road Porsches of Rennsport Reunion
When you think of Porsche, you probably think of a sleek 911 GT3 whizzing past you on the Interstate. Or maybe a a Boxster, top down and cruising up the coast. Or perhaps your taste is more vintage, and you picture a little, air-cooled 356 piloted through a mountain pass. You could, of course, have…
Can Your Overland Videos Send You to Jail?
Last spring, I woke early to start a long day’s hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon on the south rim’s Bright Angel trail. Just a few switchbacks down from the historic Kolb brothers’ studio (famous in their own right as filmmakers), my eye caught subtle but deliberate movement in the pre-dawn light. A…
Nat Geo’s Incredible “Wild Life” Documentary Premiers April 14th, 2023
Anyone who has had the great pleasure of exploring Patagonia and the terminus of the Andes mountain range in southern Chile will know that this is a land of unspeakable beauty and natural abundance, a simultaneously powerful and fragile diverse range of ecosystems. There are two ways to exploit this land’s natural resources – one…
Photo Essay :: Riding Through the Land God Made in Anger
The San people of Namibia refer to their homeland as “the land God made in anger.” It is an environment where rains may come only every 20 or 30 years, and temperatures soar in the oldest desert in the world. To some, that may serve as a warning to stay away. For adventure seekers looking…
Video of the Week :: 10 days in the Norwegian highlands
Kasper Hoglund, a professional photographer and minimalist overlander from Norway, has a deep-rooted love for all things travel-related as he explores Scandinavia in his Land Rover. Kasper lives out of his impeccable 2014 Land Rover Discovery SD V6 HSE (high specification equipment) on a full-time basis, through sunshine, rain shower, or blizzard. The Discovery is…