Show notes for podcast #132 Principles: The Classic Defender for Overlanding Travel Summary: Graeme Bell, Scott Brady, Stephan Edwards, and Matt Scott discuss the principles of selecting and modifying a classic Land Rover Defender for Overland Travel. We deep dive on drivetrain choices, model configurations and best practices for modifications learned while traveling in defenders on five continents.  Guest Bio:…

Traveling 13,000 kilometers from Spain to South Africa, Cake B2B Account Manager Sinje Gottwald has completed the longest-distance ride on an electric motorcycle. Her 124-day journey on the Cake Kalk AP spanned the West Coast of Africa, including through deep sand in Morocco and over muddy and waterlogged jungle tracks in Guinea Bissau.  The feat is far beyond the bike’s…

I’ll be the first to admit that the motorcycle/sidecar combo is not the first mode of transport that comes to mind when I think about overlanding. However, after traversing 35 countries and 34,000 miles in just 15 months with a scooter and sidecar, Guinness World Record holders Matt and Reece aka “The Sidecar Guys” have proven it’s a viable option…

Show Notes for Podcast #131 Bruce Dorn on Saying Yes to Life and Adventure Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady interview longtime pal and fellow adventurer Bruce Dorn. Bruce shares his incredible story of saying yes to the serendipity and the meanderings of life. Bruce has documented adventures around the world as a still photographer and cinematographer. His career in…

Show Notes for Podcast #130 Walt Wagner on Building Toyotas for Extreme Overlanding Summary: Scott Brady interviews Walt Wagner of Tactical Application Vehicles, one of the premier overland builders in the United States. Walt’s history in government operations and passion for capability translates into some of the most impressive Toyotas, Rams, and UTV in the market. Guest Bio: Walt Wagner…

Antarctica21, a leading adventure travel company that provides fly-and-sail expeditions to the White Continent, is marking its 20th anniversary by offering a free trip to Antarctica to one lucky penguin lover. The celebration aims to promote knowledge and understanding of Antarctica and its penguins. The contest, which will run from January to March 2023, invites applicants to apply for the…

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of compact overland vehicles. There’s something satisfying about finding ingenious ways to maximize the comfort, storage, and amenities within a small rig. The popularity of minimalist builds has boomed over the past few years thanks to the introduction of innovative “go faster” campers from Alu-Cab, Four Wheel Campers, Go Fast Campers, Super…

Show Notes for Podcast #129 2022 In Review: Vehicles, Gear, and Industry Updates Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady share their experiences from 2022, including project wrapups, new vehicles, the state of new overland models and EVs, and significant changes in the overland industry. They also chat about their favorite kit and some of their travel and vehicle plans for…

Arctic Trucks, a company specializing in vehicles designed for polar expeditions, has joined forces with Nissan’s design and engineering teams to equip the Ariya electric SUV to undertake a 16,650-mile trip from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. The collaboration aims to bring Nissan’s cutting-edge electric technology to the extreme conditions of the Arctic. The Ariya, which was…

Show Notes for Podcast #128 Liberating Leash on Leaving the Desk for Solo Overlanding Summary: Overland Expo scholarship award winner Alicia (@liberatingleash) shares her experience of taking her job and life to the road for long-term remote work and travel. Her story is an inspirational account of how she pursued her dreams and left with a stock 4Runner to cross…

Show Notes for Podcast #125 Tina and Dave Payne on Family Travel and Seizing the Moment Summary: Dave and Tina Payne on growing up in Africa, directing horror films, and choosing to say yes to exploring the world with your family. Guest Bio: Host Bio:  Scott Brady Scott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal and…

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2022 Issue.  At a crossing in the wild country of the Limpopo River may be found Gatvanolfant, the elephants’ hole. Here is also Oerwoud Store with the Wiltshire, a pub established in past times by a British Army unit that once guarded the drift across the river between South…

Show Notes for Podcast #124 Stefano Melgrati on minimalist ADV overlanding and the joys of connection Summary: Stefano Melgrati is an infectiously joyful traveler, with a broad smile and love for seeing the globe and meeting its peoples. Stefano traveled on $28 per day, crossing Europe, Africa, and the Americas.   Guest Bio: Stefano is an Italian by random chance,…

Whether folks were driving, pumping iron at the gym, scrubbing stubborn bathroom tiles, or taking Fido for a walk, an estimated 120 million listeners tuned in to an endless supply of podcasts in 2021. This figure will undoubtedly rise by the end of 2022 as podcast popularity continues to grow and the holiday season wraps up. Short winter days allow…

Show Notes for Podcast #123  Neale Bayly on overcoming adversity, surviving war zones, and the joys of giving back Summary: Neale Bayly is a traveler, humanitarian, motorcyclist, writer, photographer, and father. Neale shares the challenges of growing up a troubled youth in the UK, and slowly overcoming all limitations to travel the world and ultimately start a not-for-profit that gives…

During the pandemic, the price of used overland rigs skyrocketed as people switched from international travel to adventures closer to home. It’s safe to say that things got a little out of hand with vehicles often selling for significantly more than market value. Thankfully, the situation has relaxed a little since borders started opening up but bargains are still few…

Show Notes for Podcast #122 Summary: Eva zu Beck on Inspiring Ourselves and Others to Travel the World   Guest Bio: Eva zu Beck is a Polish travel blogger and vlogger. She hosted TRT World’s show, A Place Called Pakistan, and presented a Euronews YouTube miniseries called Rerouted: The Balkans. She has traveled to 60 countries including Pakistan, where she…

Show Notes for Podcast #121  Yoga Slackers Sam Salwei and Raquel Hernández Summary: Yoga Slackers Sam Salwei and Raquel Hernández sit down and talk about slackline instruction, world travel in their 1988 Mitsubishi Delica, and being on the road for over 10 years.   Guest Bio: Yoga Slackers Sam Salwei and Raquel Hernández are lovers of movement. Limitations are a…

Photo courtesy of Featured Friends With December well underway, the countdown to holiday gift gifting season has officially begun. Out of fresh ideas for 2022? We test a lot of gear throughout the year as Expedition Portal editors and have carefully curated this over $100 list of gifts for the adventurer in your life. Whether you’re putting together your own…

Show Notes for Podcast #120  Summary: Adventure Chef Adam Glick talks about life at sea, and inspiring ways of cooking from his travels with Scott Brady at PNW Overland Expo 2022.     Guest Bio: Adam Glick After more than a decade of sailing around the world as a private yacht chef, Adam Glick has found his calling as the…