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Video of the Week :: Iceland under a new light by Drew Simms

Drew Simms, an overlander traveling in his 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited, needs no introduction to many of our readers. But, for those who do not yet know him, Drew is well-known for his amazing imagery and breathtaking footage. He has been overlanding full-time in his Jeep since 2016 and captures the beauty of his travels in such a way that most only dream of. We admire his kind and solemn demeanor and his dedication to his art.

In 2000, I purchased my first hardcover book on aerial photography by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. It was a beautiful book with over 200 photos of captivating photography taken from hot-air balloons as well as helicopters; it was and still is a great piece of work. With the advancement of technology and the development of drones, it has become possible for people to reach those heights without too much effort, but it still requires the individual’s motivation to get off the beaten track to capture the beauty of this planet and that is precisely what Drew has done with his trip to Iceland. Although he drives the newest Land Rover Defender, he spent $40 on his camping equipment; a simply fabricated plank with four legs as a bed in the back, an inflatable mattress, and very little else. He has taken the luxurious and dependable option of driving a Land Rover but has sacrificed the luxury of comfort for his art. A true artist.

His entire trip video can be enjoyed below.

Watch Jack Mac’s previous video of the week of Drew Simms camping solo in his Jeep during a snowstorm.

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Luisa Bell has always had a passion for travel, but she never imagined that she would travel the world, with her family, in a self-built Land Rover Defender camper. As the navigator, administrator, and penetrator of bureaucracy, she has led her family to over 65 countries on five continents. Luisa is the wife of Graeme, and their quarter-century together feels like a full century in overlander years. Her two kids and her dog are her pride and joy, and if she could travel with them indefinitely, she would. With a background in immigration law, she has the ability to make the impossible possible and has no plan of settling down or retiring her full-time traveler status. Follow her adventures at www.a2aexpedition.com