Overland Journal Podcast Episode 188 Scott Brady and Overland Journal Archaeology Senior Editor Bryon Bass discuss their recent trip through Kenya and into Ethiopia. As part of the crossing of Africa with the Ineos Grenadier, the team shares their insights on the challenges with temporarily importing the vehicle into Ethiopia and the required bureaucracy process….
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The Landy Expedition on Launching the Trip of Your Dreams :: Overland Journal Podcast
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 187 In episode 187 of the Overland Journal Podcast, Host Scott Brady interviews The Landy Expedition’s Chloe and Harry on their trip around Africa with their Land Rover Defender with AluCab camper. They share the lessons on saving for the trip, when to leave, and how to travel well as a couple….
Thérèse-Marie Becker on Completing the Last Overland, Lessons in Leadership, and Finding Adventure
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 186 Thérèse-Marie Becker began her overland journey as a rock climber who used her van to access the crag. From there, she joined The Last Overland team on an expedition from Singapore to London in ‘Oxford,’ the original 1955 Land Rover used during the 1955 Oxford and Cambridge Far Eastern Expedition….
Ultra Overlander of the Year: Raptor R vs. Bronco Raptor vs. Rubicon 392 vs. AT4x AEV vs. TRX and more
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 185 Last summer, I had the privilege of enjoying three weeks behind the wheel of a 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor during my long-term review of the Tune M1 camper. As someone who is used to traveling in a Land Rover with a wheezy four-cylinder turbo-diesel, planning all my passes and resigning…
Jay Shapiro on Living Abroad, Building an Expedition Camper, and Family Philanthropy
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 184 Scott Brady interviews Jay Shapiro, a technologist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has become a global citizen. Jay and his family have lived in Singapore, the USA, Canada, Mexico, India, and now Kenya on their overland journey of discovery. Jay and his wife Alice also operate numerous not-for-profit organizations providing support…
Overlanding with Bruce on the Defender and Fly and Drive Southern Africa
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 183 Scott Brady interviews Bruce Turner of Overlanding with Bruce about his recommendations for hiring a Toyota Hilux to explore Southern Africa and his decades-long experiences traveling the African continent by Land Rover. In particular, Scott and Bruce discuss modern Land Rover Defenders and Bruce’s experience using these vehicles in remote…
Melanie Rohr on Solo Travel, Cyber Security, and the Joys of Giving Back
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 182 Note: This episode of the Overland Journal Podcast aired on February 8, 2024 In episode 182 of the Overland Journal Podcast Host Scott Brady interviews Melanie Rohr from TerraByte on actionable considerations for solo travel, important adjustments to our cybersecurity posture, and the deep reward of giving back to the…
Jess Stuhler on African-Made Overland Accessories, Roof Tents, and Exploring with Family
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews longtime friend Jess Stuhler of Eezi-Awn about his early memories overlanding in Southern Africa, why South African and Australian gear became known for durability, and how Eezi-Awn refined the roof tent concept for heat and harsh corrugations. Jess shares lessons from traveling with his family, including why two…
Principles of Overlanding International Travel Security for Overlanders
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews JJ, a U.S. Department of State Foreign Service/Diplomatic Security professional based in Sub-Saharan Africa, about practical travel security for international travelers and overlanders. JJ shares how his background and overseas work shaped his approach to preparation, including using travel.state.gov for country-specific requirements, enrolling in STEP for alerts and…
Overland News January 2024: Events Roundup, Best Gear of 2023, and New Overland Products
Overland Journal Podcast recorded From Marrakech, host Scott Brady joins Brian McVickers for January overland news, reflecting on productivity priorities, 2023’s tougher economy, and standout personal wins. They recap favorite gear and purchases including the iPad Pro ecosystem, Garmin watch features, Oura Ring comparisons, AirTags, Knog Scout trackers, and travel/packability tips. Vehicle highlights include Jeep…
Destined for Wild on Traveling the Pan-American Highway in a 80-Series Land Cruiser
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano talks with Josh and Vanessa of Destined for Wild about completing the Pan-American Highway from British Columbia to Ushuaia in a 1994 80 Series Toyota Land Cruiser with a Camp-Tech pop-top. They explain why they left home for nine months, how they chose and built their vehicle after ruling…
2023 Overland Year in Review: Grenadier Wins, Starlink Goes Mobile, Gear Picks & 2024 Plans
Scott Brady and Matt Scott recap overlanding highlights from 2023 on the Overland Journal Podcast, noting travel normalizing post-pandemic while new global challenges affect routes and shipping. They discuss major vehicle trends and factory-built overlanders, highlight the Lexus GX 550 and the return of the Land Cruiser to the U.S., and name the Ineos Grenadier…
Dave Harriton on Payload, Performance, and the New Class of OEM Overland Vehicles
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 176 Earlier this year, we published an article that garnered a lot of attention both on Expedition Portal and in our social media feeds. Author Mac Kirkpatrick explained how he was legally able to increase the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of his Toyota Tacoma in the state of Pennsylvania. Of…
Principles of Overlanding: Overland and Expedition Trailers
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 175 Did you know that Expedition Portal articles about overland, expedition, and off-road trailers are among the most popular on the website? It’s one of the hottest segments in the overland industry—from tiny teardrops to massive multi-axle toy haulers, there have been incredible leaps in technology across the board in the…
Explorer and Filmmaker Reza Pakravan on the World’s Most Dangerous Borders
Episode 174 On this week’s episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, come along on a wide-ranging conversation with one of the modern world’s most prolific and daring explorers: Reza Pakravan. In this podcast from the field, host Ashley Giordano interviews Reza about what he discovered filming his latest multi-part series, “Hidden Frontiers Arabia,” and how…
Top 10 New Overland SUVs
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 173 Join hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott on a wide-ranging discussion of the best new overland SUVs on the North American market today. It’s safe to say that explorers who are looking for a modern rig as a foundation for an overland SUV have more choices that are adventure-ready off…
Shipping a Tundra Camper to Europe: Full-Time Overland Work & Travel Update with Ashley Giordano
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews co-host Ashley Giordano for an update on her and Richard’s open-ended, full-time work-and-travel journey after shipping their Toyota Tundra and Overland Explorer Vehicles Alpine pop-top camper roll-on/roll-off from Texas to Southampton in April. Now in Spain after extensive time in Scotland, Ashley shares how they balance remote work…
Gratitude from Nairobi: Crossing Africa Segment 2, Grenadier Reliability, and Travel Gear Lessons
Recording from a rainy Nairobi after completing segment two of a Grenadier trip across Africa, Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady centers the episode on gratitude for Africa, listeners, family, and the Overland International team. He shares a Black Friday offer for podcast listeners—code PODCAST2023 for 50% off Overland Journal subscriptions and 2023 back issues—while…
SEMA 2023 Goes Overlanding With Brian McVickers
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady checks in from near the equator in Kenya after driving from Cape Agulhas to Nanyuki, using Starlink from his Grenadier to record the Overland Journal podcast with Brian McVickers, who reports from SEMA. Brian describes the show’s growth, the expanded West Hall, and the now-outdoor “Overland Experience” featuring full…
Ibérica Overland on What You Should Know About Overlanding in Spain
Overlanding Spain & the Balkans: Iberica Overland on Spomeniks, DIY Campers, and Travel Tips Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano records from northern Spain with Enrique and Eva of Iberica Overland, who share how they moved from off-roading and backpacking into vehicle-based travel, documentary filmmaking, and creating their YouTube channel during COVID. They describe multiple…