The first time I set eyes on this epic MAN Kat 1, I was parked across the bay in Reine, Lofoten Islands, and distinctly remember thinking, “What in the name of Tolkien is that?” (or words to that effect). I rushed over, letting out the occasional childlike giggle of excitement (not dissimilar to a Chucky Doll), and with every step,…

  Show Notes for Podcast Episode #64 Summary: Scott Brady interviews Jim Markel, Co-Founder of RedOxx, former Marine, and global overland traveler. Guest Bio: Born in Italy to a military family, Red Oxx CEO Jim Markel has lived around the world and around the U.S.A. from coast to coast. Joining the Marines after high school, Jim served parallel to his…

  Show Notes for Podcast Episode #63 Luisa Bell Global adventurer and overlander Summary: Ashley Giordano interviews Luisa Bell on global travel in a Defender 130, crossing continents with your family, and managing life in the developing world. Host Bio: Ashley Giordano Ashley Giordano completed a 48,800-kilometer overland journey from Canada to Argentina with her husband, Richard, in their well-loved…

Do you have an incredible tale of adventure? Have you been told you should publish your stories? Does the thought of pitching to magazines or publishers sound daunting? If so, you need to check out Carla King’s Your Moto Diaries writing workshop. I took the YMD workshop at the beginning of 2021 to help with a book I’m trying to…

I remember Dave Soza leading me from the Tern Overland office into the workshop where he grabbed a scrap piece of composite material as well as a hammer. Placing the panel on the concrete slab between us, he began striking it, repeatedly, clearly putting some serious effort into the demonstration. He turned to me, heart rate elevated from his effort,…

When planning a holiday or an overland journey that crosses one or several borders, one often experiences a pang of fear. There is the fear of whether you will be permitted to enter a country, if you have the correct documentation, or if recent policy changes have been implemented that you may not be aware of. I can assure you…

  Show Notes for Podcast Episode #62 Interviewing Duncan Barbour, Camel Trophy Coordinator and Global Overlander Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady interview Camel Trophy and 7P Overland legend Duncan Barbour. Duncan shares his joy of international travel, working with a team, and learning about the essentials of adventure. Duncan digs deep into the importance of training and keeping our…

  Show Notes for Podcast Episode #61 First Drives of the 2022 Tundra, Tacoma, Hummer, and More Summary: Scott Brady and Matt Swartz discuss their experiences driving the 2022 Tundra, Tacoma, Hummer EV,  Subaru Wilderness, Grand Wagoneer, and more. This Episode sponsored in part by: OnX Maps GCI Outdoor Full Transcription below: Scott Brady: [00:00:00] Hello, and welcome to the…

Speed is relative. Case in point, I thought my 2500 Cummins was fast, that is, until I got behind the wheel of Ram’s supertruck, the 1500 TRX. Lurking under the hood of this sporty-looking beast is the Hellcat, a 702-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter V8 Hemi that can propel the TRX from 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds (Ram advertises 4.5), according…

Photos provided by ridingfullcircle.com, Uncle “M” (advrider.com), and Jillian Kofoed (Totem Auto Group) He’s about to suggest riding something I won’t like and will do everything he can to convince me. Dave’s been scouring Google Earth and paper maps for a few hours now and has found a little side tour over Telkwa Pass—a rugged 71-mile “shortcut” in Northern, B.C., connecting…

  Show Notes for Podcast Episode #60 Expo and Trek podcast with Bryon Dorr Summary: Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss Overland Expo West 2021 and Trek Adventure race with guest Bryon Dorr This podcast is supported in part by: RedArc CGI   Full Transcription below: Expo and Trek Scott Brady: [00:00:00] Hello, and welcome to the Overland Journal Podcast….

On October 8, a record number of rookie teams will take to the start line at the 2021 Rebelle Rally. One such team, made up of Shandiina Peters and Racquel Black, marks the first all-Navajo duo to enter the event. A recent addition to the team roster, Peters and Black will compete in a Jeep Rubicon as team Asdzáá Skoden….

A week ago, I arrived in Rapid City, South Dakota. Michelle Lamphere—author of The Butterfly Route, organizer of Black Hills Film Moto Festival, and part-founder of Rev Sisters—graciously picked me up at the airport. Michelle owns the Chalet Motel in Custer and had invited me to spend almost three weeks there on a self-imposed writer’s retreat, working on my book project. On our…

Are you in constant fear of the apocalypse and the subsequent collapse of civilization? Fear not because you can spectate the zombie hordes from your rolling armoured villa whilst dunking a biscotti in your cappuccino and listening to the silky-smooth jazz of Coltrane. Sure, the living dead just ate your neighbour, but thanks to the insulated steel and aluminium construction,…

  Show Notes for Podcast Episode #59 Interviewing Richard Giordano About the Joys of Overlanding, and a Simple Vehicle Summary: Scott Brady interviews Richard Giordano of Desk to Glory about the joys of quitting your job and heading off into the unknown. This podcast is supported in part by: iKamper OnX Maps   Full Transcription below: Richard Giordano Podcast Scott…

This 36-Hours of Adventure is Presented by: Just Say Yes I’ve approached life a little bit differently than most. I say yes to a lot of opportunities, for instance, waking up at two in the morning to climb a 1,000-foot-tall rock spire, eating grilled sausages with complete strangers as the sun rose in the Black Rock Desert, or backpacking down…

I have a deep affinity for the early 80’s Jeeps, I remember as a 7 year old riding with my mother from Tahoe City to Minden, Nevada where she traded in her Volvo station wagon for a white 1980 CJ7 with a baby blue interior. She threw a Warn winch on the front of it and called it a day….

  Show Notes for Podcast Episode #58 Expedition Sailing and Overlanding with Brian McVickers Summary: Scott discussed with Brian McVickers the similarities and lessons learned from expedition sailing, including their recent crossing of the Pacific Ocean with The Kailani Expedition. This podcast is supported in part by: RedArc Electronics   Full Transcription below: Brian McVickers Podcast Scott Brady: [00:00:00] Well,…

I would venture to assert Black Gap Wildlife Management Area in the Big Bend region near the Mexican border is not only the most remote place in Texas but one of the most remote areas of the country. The WMA is the lesser-known state park here in Far West Texas and sits adjacent to Big Bend National Park. It’s a…

The Land Cruiser Heritage Museum offers a unique opportunity to experience one of the most iconic and longest-standing sport utility vehicles in the Toyota lineup. Its mission is to “celebrate the history of the Land Cruiser while preserving its legacy and inspiring adventure.” The museum planted its roots in a specially designed building at the former Miller Motorsports Park near…