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Go-Alone’s Colombia Documentary—The Only Risk Is…

On this episode of “How I Met Your Mother,” Max and Nicky (who quietly joined Max somewhere in Central America; she is a keeper) travel the length of Colombia in their 1994 Toyota Landcruiser Prado (KZJ78). Colombia is widely considered by many overlanders to be the jewel of South America, competing fiercely with Argentina to…

Ram 2500 Rebel

Will the Ram Rebel 2500 Overland? :: Video

Full-size Ram trucks are due for a big update. While the exterior design is distinctly modern (my favorite among the big pickups), and the interiors are generally top-notch (even if they lack some key features, like wireless charging), the HD models are still saddled with a previous generation 6-speed transmission and generally older mechanical tech….

Arc'teryx

The Inspiring Arc’teryx Continuum Film Goes Live

If you are in need of some winter inspiration, you have come to the right place. In the film Continuum, produced by Arc’teryx, a group of six professional athletes embark on an extraordinary winter journey. Traveling from Washington through Canada and up to Alaska, they showcase top-tier, jaw-dropping skiing and snowboarding in pristine, virgin winter…

Camp Six Road: A Journey Through the Heart of the Chiquibul :: Video of the Week

Lead photo by Nathan Hindman In 2010, a group of explorers set out to complete an obscure route through western Belize, home to one of the densest jungles on the planet. Known as Camp Six Road, the track is a challenging, barely distinguishable off-road trail through the trees, swamps, and slopes of Belize’s Chiquibul Forest…

GMC Sierra 2500 AT4x AEV

Field Testing the GMC Sierra 2500 AT4x AEV :: Video

There are some key characteristics of GMC’s new Sierra 2500 HD AT4x AEV Edition pickup that are particularly appealing for overlanders. The first is a robust 2,600 pounds of payload capacity. The second is the range of functional and well-thought-out AEV upgrades, like 18-inch AEV-branded Salta wheels wearing 35-inch hybrid tires, GVW-rated tow points on…

travely

Travely Stuck on the Pamir Highway :: Video of the Week

It is often the most difficult challenge of an overland journey that leaves the longest-lasting impression that will be reminisced and, eventually, laughed about beside the campfire. Getting your vehicle bogged in the middle of nowhere, far from home, is a rite of passage for overlanders, an opportunity to face your fears, and a learning…

Lexus GX 550 Overtrail+

Lexus GX 550 Overtrail+ :: First Drive

I’ve always considered the Lexus LX and GX lineup luxury forward vehicles that became popular for adventure travel after the fact. I thought buying a used LX or GX and outfitting it for overlanding was somehow cracking the code, creating an extra-fancy Land Cruiser—an idea that brilliantly pushed the limits of normal consideration. Over the…

Races to Places With Lyndon Poskitt in Iceland :: Video of the Week

A couple of weeks ago, I posted on social media that I was seriously considering giving in to the urges of my nascent midlife crisis and investing in an adventure motorcycle. A friend suggested, amid the “which bike is best” debate, that I take the time to watch the Races to Places YouTube series starring…

Overland Africa trailer

XOverland Africa Series Trailer Drops February 1

The release of a new XOverland film series is always a widely anticipated event in the overland world, and their latest adventure promises to be their most ambitious to date. Clay and Rachelle Croft, and the rest of the team dropped a handful of teaser trailers for the new series in the last couple of…

It is Time You learned About Johan Badenhorst and the Voetspore Adventures

In the realm of modern overland exploration, South Africa boasts two notable, gray-bearded figures who have significantly contributed to the field. The first is Kingsley Holgate, a revered English and Zulu-speaking adventurer (soon to be interviewed by our publisher, Scott Brady), known for his extensive travels across Africa with Land Rovers, his dedication to improving…

Ford Maverick Tremor

Ford Maverick Tremor :: Review

Worlds are colliding. The ground is shaking. In the past, the spheres of all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive have been separate and very unequal. While capable enough in slippery conditions on regular roads, all-wheel drive has struggled for cred when the going gets really rough. Flimsy axles, part-time operation, and a conspicuous lack of both…

Cruiser

Ronny Dahl New Cruiser 70 Series Offroad Review :: Video of the Week

In this week’s video, the ever-popular and highly watchable Ronny Dahl takes his new 2.8-liter Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series out into the dunes, beach, and bush to see how well the vehicle performs while comparing the diesel automatic Cruiser to his two V8 manual Cruisers. Ronny does his best to expose both the strengths…

expedition overland season six

XOverland Season Six Africa Teaser :: Video

Southern Africa is one of those true dream destinations for overlanders worldwide—I should know—I lived in Botswana for two years and traveled to a dozen different countries across the continent. No matter how much of Africa I saw, I was always inevitably drawn back again and again to the deserts and wildlife sanctuaries of Botswana…

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Bluelandy, We Sank Our Land Rover Defender :: Video of the Week

In this video of the week, tells a cautionary tale of how a momentary lack of judgment can have dire consequences when exploring unknown off-road trails. Kai and Irati, aka Bluelandy, sank their Land Rover Defender just one day after crossing into Argentina and found themselves in a dramatic situation with potentially far-reaching consequences. While…

The Frozen Road :: Video of the Week

While American novelist Jack London is best known for The Call of the Wild and White Fang, he is also inextricably linked with the Canadian Arctic. So, when British filmmaker Ben Page ventures north, he seeks an adventure of solitude spurred by London’s assertion that “any man who is a man can travel alone.” But the romanticism of the Arctic can…

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