Lead photo courtesy of Through Algeria & Tunisia on a Motor-bicycle “When the wandering spirit stirs him, lucky is he who can yield to the lure. There are probably few people, to whom travelling is even remotely possible, who have not felt the longing to feel and see the romance unfolded by travellers’ tales. To all such this book is…

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2021 Issue. The road wound steeply through the mountains, hugging the forested flanks in a dizzying series of switchbacks. Waterfalls pounded onto the surface, gouging the mud into angry little streams. And all the time, the rain kept falling, falling, falling—slamming into the earth with such force I couldn’t…

  Show Notes for Podcast #91  Principles of Overlanding :: The Toyota Pickup Summary:  Scott Brady and Richard Giordano discuss the Toyota Pickup and Hilux for overland travel, including preparing the 1979 to 1995 pickup for international travel. Additional discussion includes the newer Hilux, including Arctic Truck modifications for polar conditions. Guest Bio: Richard Giordano Richard Giordano completed a 48,800-kilometer…

BMW first built the R nineT in 2014 as a plain-Jane roadster-style platform, a blank slate for enthusiasts to customize. For 2022 they offer a base motorcycle, plus Scrambler G/S, Urban G/S, and Pure models. And of course, plenty of OEM packages to assist a rider in building a personalized machine. Adding any or all of the Beemer bling will…

  Show Notes for Podcast #90  Bryon Bass on watches, EDC, BMWs, and Travel Clothing Summary: Scott Brady interviews Bryon Bass for his third time on the podcast, digging into his new R100 PD, vintage and travel watches, Every Day Carry, and essential thoughts around travel clothing.     Guest Bio:  Bryon Bass For Bryon Bass, overland travel is often…

The popularity of overlanding has grown exponentially during the pandemic, with many people ditching international trips for vehicle travel closer to home. As a result,  the demand for campers and expedition rigs has skyrocketed, with the automotive industry responding accordingly. It seems like every big car manufacturer now offers some form of “adventure pack” for their 4WD line-up, which panders…

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Gear 2022 Issue. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, credited with the oath that guides the ethics of modern physicians, expounded that walking is man’s best medicine. And Marilyn Monroe stated that if you give a girl the right shoes, she can conquer the world. Shoes have been around for well over…

  Show Notes for Podcast #89  Overland Destination: Saudi Arabia Summary:  Scott Brady discusses travel to Saudi Arabia with Ashley Giordano, as she reflects on her recent journey to the kingdom with Richard, traveling around the country in a Toyota Fortuner.     Guest Bio:  ASHLEY GIORDANO Ashley Giordano completed a 48,800-kilometer overland journey from Canada to Argentina with her…

“The world, we are told, was made especially for man – a presumption not supported by all the facts – John Muir” This is the legend that greets you as you land on the Fore Winds website, and the implication is that this is a company that makes products tough enough to withstand the least habitable parts of the planet…

Early last year, Garmin announced the acquisition of emergency monitoring and incident response service GEOS Worldwide Limited, which operates the International Emergency Response Coordination Center (IERCC) for SOS rescue efforts triggered by Garmin’s inReach personal satellite communication device.  “With this acquisition, Garmin is now able to provide even more peace of mind to our inReach users,” said Brad Trenkle, vice…

Each year thousands of Jeep enthusiasts gather in Moab, Utah, for the much-anticipated Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) event. Hosted by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers club, this annual week-long affair tests drivers and their machines against the town’s numerous famous slick rock trails. From mild to massive, this southeastern high-desert region showcases a wide variety of challenging and scenic trails. From…

When you face the unknown—whether people, places, or concepts—the talons of fear have a way of gripping down relentlessly. The year was 2018, and my husband and I were facing doubts before overlanding into an unfamiliar country for the first time. We would have experienced less of a mental rollercoaster were it not for our one-year-old travel companion, who would…

  Show Notes for Podcast #88 Fridge/Freezers and soft coolers for Overlanding Summary: Matt Swartz and Scott Brady discuss the key attributes of 12 volt fridges along with models we tested. We also dive into soft coolers and some of the best units on the market. Host Bios: Matt Swartz My name is Matt Swartz and I owe my love…

For as long as I can remember, Scandinavia has held a particular magnetism for me. In my teenage days, I dreamed of the vast snow dunes of Lapland, fire crackling in the unforgiving cold, the northern lights showing the way through the endless night. The first time I traveled solo, I looked for the landscape from my vision in the…

Tread Lightly and Nissan announced a partnership to promote responsible off-road recreation through marketing, stewardship, and education programs to ensure outdoor recreation opportunities remain accessible for current and future generations. As part of this collaboration, Nissan will consult with Tread Lightly to ensure off-road activities are appropriately presented in promotional content. Nissan will also support conservancy projects near its manufacturing…

I’ve recently shared several affordable overland rigs, including this $15,500 Tacoma TRD 4×4 and a $20,000 Lexus LX450, but amazingly neither rig offered “wine storage for 20 bottles,” which simply will not do. Obviously, extra features will come at a cost, but can you really put a price on safely transporting your Barolo? Well, it turns out you can, $675,000…

A brand new, high-quality wedge rooftop tent and 270-degree awning for less than $3,500? Impossible!   On a recent tour across the width and breadth of the USA, we equipped a Range Rover Classic with a Wedge rooftop tent and a 270 awning, transforming the vehicle instantly into an overlander. In an age when recreational vehicle prices have hit the…

  Show Notes for Podcast #87   Saudi 4×4 shop 4 Wheel Station, Interview with Luai Alsheheli, by Ashley Giordano Summary: In this podcast from the field, Ashley Giordano interviews Luai Alsheheli, co-founder of Saudi 4×4 shop 4 Wheel Station, and owner of a very unique 60-Series Land Cruiser. Guest Bio: Luai Alsheheli  I’m a Saudi who lived in the US…

  “Chevrolet raises the bar with the most capable half-ton, full-size truck ever sold in North America.” Change can come from the most unexpected of places, the passion and commitment of a few individuals shifting the course of an organization. We witnessed that in the early 2000s with the Jeep team launching the Rubicon, and now again with the GM…

The moment Zenith Irfan sat on her 70cc Honda, she felt it. The unfamiliar places and faces, the feel of the throttle beneath her palm. But the feeling was more than just the urge to be independent or explore. Her father’s unfulfilled dream of travel pushed Zenith off the pavement and across Pakistan, making her the first Pakistani female motorcyclist…