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Four overlanders drive along a winding dirt road through green alpine meadows, with rugged, rocky mountains and patches of snow in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

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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…

A green overland vehicle with a roof box and camper attachment is parked on dirt beside a tent, camping gear visible. Another camper and vehicle are in the background under a clear blue sky.

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…

A digital globe showing North America, Central America, and the Arctic, with swirling green and blue lines representing global wind patterns—an essential tool for any Overlander navigating changing weather currents. A strong cyclone is visible in the Pacific Ocean.

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.

A world map heatmap highlights Europe as the most active region, with blue and yellow location pins marking Overlanding hotspots in North and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Activity intensity varies across different regions.

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.

A heat map of the United States shows highway density, with bright green and yellow spots indicating the highest concentration—key areas for Overlanding adventures in the Northeast, Florida, Pacific Northwest, and Southern California.

Map of the Week: The Middle of Nowhere

World map displaying forest cover and deforestation, ideal for overlanders planning routes. Green shows forests, while red and yellow indicate forest loss in South America, Central Africa, and Southeast Asia. Map features a dark background.

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.

Two dusty overland cars loaded with gear drive on a remote, sandy dirt road through a flat, open landscape under a partly cloudy sky, with long shadows cast by the setting sun.

Opinion: Overlanding or Car Camping and Does it Matter?

The confounding argument of what constitutes overlanding, car camping, and expeditions.

A satellite map of North America shows the probability of seeing the aurora borealis, ideal for overlanders. Green shading over Canada indicates higher chances, with a colored bar from 10% (yellow) to 90% (green). Red lines show observation paths.

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.

A travel tip graphic reads: Pro Travel Tip #49 – Security. Overlanders know not to put all their money in a hidden wallet—keep some cash in a front pocket for safety. A dusty road and open field are in the background.

Pro Travel Tip #49

A helicopter flies above a hilly landscape under a gray sky. Overlaid text reads: “Pro Travel Tip #48 – Health. For overlanders, international medical and evacuation services are becoming inexpensive, with some policies as low as $1 per day.”.

Pro Travel Tip #48

A scenic mountain landscape with the text Pro Travel Tip #47: Communication. Break down language barriers on your overlanding journey with print or digital pictures—sometimes pointing at a picture is all an overlander needs to get directions.

Pro Travel Tip #47

A person rides a horse across an open, grassy plain with mountains in the distance. Overlaid text reads: Pro Travel Tip #46: Culture. For overlanders, the best way to diffuse potential tensions and show goodwill is to simply—smile.

Pro Travel Tip #46

A map of the United States shows brewery locations and sizes, with circles indicating the number and size of breweries in each state—perfect for planning your next Overland adventure to top breweries across the country.

Map of the Week: Craft Breweries in America

The only thing better than a treasure map is an interactive map showcasing the locations of all 2,400 craft breweries in the U.S.. Enjoy. To visit this interactive map, CLICK HERE.

A tip graphic over a snowy landscape reads: PRO TRAVEL TIP #45: Documents. For every Overlander, ensure all travel documents use the correct date format for your region to avoid delays on your overlanding journey.

Pro Travel Tip #45

A sunset sky with scattered clouds over a silhouette of mesas. Text overlay reads: “Pro Travel Tip #44: Dress like an overlander, not a tourist. How you present yourself to locals can influence your experience and security.”.

Pro Travel Tip #44

A rustic wooden bridge crosses a fast-flowing river in a mountainous, rocky landscape—perfect for the adventurous overlander. Overlaid text reads: Pro Travel Tip #43: Culture. Know the local greeting custom. Handshakes aren't always welcome everywhere...

Pro Travel Tip #43

A world map with colored markers—green, yellow, and red—distributed globally highlights Overlanding routes and data points across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Australia. Map view options are shown in the corner.

Map of the Week: Unesco World Heritage Sites

UNESCO’s World Heritage Program was formed in 1954 when the government of Egypt decided to build the Aswan Dam, which would have deluged a valley containing priceless and irreplaceable treasures from the ancient world. The World Heritage Program was establish to relocate and safeguard those treasures for posterity. From there, the program expaned rapidly to protect other man-made and natural treasures around the world. Today there are 981 properties, of which 759 are cultural sites, 193 are natural wonders, and the remaining 29 are a mix of the two. The map above is an interactive guide to those sites. It also denotes sites currently under threat. To view the map and learn more about the UNESCO World Heritage program – CLICK HERE.

Three motorcycle helmets rest on an ATV loaded with overlanding gear and a spare tire, set against a blurred outdoor background of trees and rocky landscape.

ExPo’s Ten Favorite Things of 2013

Some of these items are brand spanking new, others are freshly discovered items we feel have improved our travels. Some, are just cool things we’d love to own. Here are our favorites of 2013

A travel tip graphic over a mountain landscape reads: Pro Travel Tip #42: Security. For overlanders in areas with high kidnapping rates, delay social media posts and use caution with location services—victims are often profiled in advance.

Pro Travel Tip #42

A close-up of the Overland Journal magazine cover, featuring its title in large gold letters and a scenic, snow-dusted canyon. Perfect for the Holiday Promotion—subscribe now to get adventure inspiration delivered to your door.

Overland Journal’s Holiday Promotion: There is Still Time to Subscribe

There’s still time to take advantage of the Overland Journal Holiday Promotion. Valid only in the month of December, subscribe for a full year and get a 6th issue for free. For more information and to subscribe, visit overlandjournal.com

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