The Expedition Portal Subaru project vehicle takes on one of the most revered overland routes in North America.
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The Passing of a Legend: Mark A. Smith
He’s past a major Rubicon and moved on to his next great journey; may the forks in his path lead to endless adventures.
Longitudes: Photographer Jacob Blick
Photographer and overlander Jacob Blick takes us on a stunning photographic journey.
Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires
With fire season upon us once again, we revisit Smokey Bear’s famous words.
The Bronco Reborn
The Troller R-X Concept inches closer to reality.
Land Cruising Adventure: Problem Solving on the Road (Part 2)
Mechanical mishaps are bound to happen. Coen and Karin-Marijke take us to the best workshop in Ecuador.
Longitudes: Adventure Photographer Keith Thompson (May 22nd, 2014)
Adventure photographer Keith Thompson takes us to the far corners of the world.
Ram Launches 2014 Power Wagon
There’s been a lot of hoopla in the last few years about which full-sized OE pickup is the most capable when it comes to surmounting technical terrain. A few years back, Ram’s introduction of true front and rear locking differentials in the Power Wagon was a game changer. However, the vehicle struggled between spring ratings…
Overland Expo 2014: Day Two
The second day of Overland Expo is always the busiest. This year was no different.
Featured Vehicle: Toyota Land Cruiser BJ74
Troy Bignell gets behind the wheel of a rare Toyota Land Cruiser BJ74.
Surf, Camp, Repeat. Overlanding to the Perfect Set.
Justin Coffey and his wife tour the Pacific Northwest, surfing and camping out of their converted cargo van.
Destinations: Southern Colorado’s Alpine Loop
It is one of the most beautiful corners of the world and it’s right here in the United States. In fact, it’s a half day’s drive from the Expedition Portal office and a frequent destination for our crew of adventurers. It would be tricky for me to account for all of my visits to this…
Overland Expo 2014
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when overlanders from around the world converge on a small mountain meadow outside Flagstaff, Arizona. Now in it’s eighth year, the Overland Expo is North America’s largest overlanding even, with thousands of attendees expected this year alone. As we have done since the beginning, Expedition…
Map of the Week: Global Wind Currents in Real Time
Interactive maps can get complicated, but not this one. This map is not only simple, it’s mesmerizing. To view global wind currents in realtime CLICK HERE.
Map of the Week: Sightsmap.com
Get ready to have your daily productivity blown to bits. For the worldly traveler, this might be the ultimate time-suck. What we have here is Sightsmap.com. This is a massive repository of images from around the globe, cataloged on an interactive map. Ever wondered what the Metro entrance looks like under the Arc de Triomphe in Paris? Want to see the sites of Egypt from your computer? Here you go: www.sightsmap.com Special thanks to ExPo moderator Haven for finding this and destroying a few hours of my workload.
Map of the Week: The Middle of Nowhere
Map of the Week: Global Deforestation 2000 – 2012
This is one of the most visually captivating maps we have ever found. Unfortunately, it illustrates the rapid deforestation happening around the globe. A compilation of more than 650,000 satellite images, it tracks the rate of deforestation between the years 2000 and 2012. To view the interactive map in its stunning detail, CLICK HERE.
Opinion: Overlanding or Car Camping and Does it Matter?
The confounding argument of what constitutes overlanding, car camping, and expeditions.
Map of the Week: Tracking the Aurora Borealis
If you have witnessed the spendor of the Northern Lights, you know there is no way of properly describing them. Words simply fail to convey the sense of magic that comes with these curtains of light as they flicker in the night sky. If you happen to be in a portion of the globe where the lights may be visible, this map will help increase your chances of seeig them. To view the current Aurora forecast CLICK HERE.
