Long-time denizens of Expedition Portal certainly will know our old friend and frequent contributor, Chris Cordes. Now with onX Maps, Chris has turned his passion for off-road exploration into a career helping others find their own way to unknown places. One such place is the American Southwest’s Mojave Desert. A sprawling patchwork of diverse landscapes,…
Video :: Bruce Dorn Captures the Stunning Beauty of Samburuland
Many of you know Bruce Dorn from his countless overland exploits around the globe, including being the primary cinematographer for the Expeditions 7 epics. Bruce is a Legend member of the Canon Explorers of Light, a member of the DGA, and a long-time contributor to both Expedition Portal and Overland Journal. Please enjoy his recent video…
Video of the Week :: Restoration of a Land Rover Defender 90
A few precious videos on YouTube have inspired millions with a simple premise – an impressive project performed in a desirable setting, silent except for the impact of various tools (such wonderful ASMR!). In a digital world where creators clamber for attention by showing too much skin or having bombastic personalities, it is refreshing to…
Video of the Week :: “The Canning Stock Route” – The Road Chose Me (Dan Grec)
Dan Grec has been featured a number of times on Expedition Portal and is perhaps best known for his epic overland adventures in a Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator. If you’re not familiar with his work, I highly recommend checking out his website, The Road Chose Me, and his books Two Years and 40,000 Miles from…
Ford Raptor R :: Can the Ultimate Raptor Also Overland?
The Ford Raptor R is the king of the Blue Oval’s desert-running Raptor lineup. But can it work as an overland platform?
Video of the Week :: South Korea by Motorcycle with On Her Bike
In April 2017, Polish motorcyclist Kinga Tanajewska left Australia on her around-the-world tour by BMW F8000GS. The trip was named “Are We There Yet?” because Kinga had no idea what her final destination would be. One thing she did know, however, was that her first stop would be in South Korea. With bike shipping arrangements…
Can Your Overland Videos Send You to Jail?
Last spring, I woke early to start a long day’s hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon on the south rim’s Bright Angel trail. Just a few switchbacks down from the historic Kolb brothers’ studio (famous in their own right as filmmakers), my eye caught subtle but deliberate movement in the pre-dawn light. A…
Nat Geo’s Incredible “Wild Life” Documentary Premiers April 14th, 2023
Anyone who has had the great pleasure of exploring Patagonia and the terminus of the Andes mountain range in southern Chile will know that this is a land of unspeakable beauty and natural abundance, a simultaneously powerful and fragile diverse range of ecosystems. There are two ways to exploit this land’s natural resources – one…
Video of the Week :: Lifestyle Overland—Radioactive Mines and Incredible Utah Canyons
It’s no secret that being a full-time YouTuber is a lot of work, and the ability to produce inspiring videos with cinematic production and a gripping storyline requires enormous dedication. Consequently, just a handful of overlanding channels stand the test of time and consistently hit these markers, and Lifestyle Overland is one of them. Lifestyle…
Video of the Week :: Return to Namibia
If you listened to the Overland Journal Podcast recently or saw Joe Fleming’s stunning photo essay from his moto adventure in Southern Africa just a few weeks ago, you probably have a little Africa travel itch you need to scratch. I know I do. It’s almost impossible to take a bad photograph in Namibia, and…
Video of the Week :: Iconic MEGA 6×6 LandCruiser crosses the Mojave Desert
If you are a Toyota Land Cruiser fan, we have a treat for you! In this “Patriot Games” episode, the Australian Montesalvo family set off directly from SEMA in Nevada on an adventure through the Mojave Desert. In convoy for this trip are Justin & Sarah with the Mega6x6 and Patriot Campers X3, Christian &…
Video of the Week :: X Overland “Nordic Series” EP1
As both a consumer and a creator, I want to preface this article by stating that the content produced by Expedition Overland (XOverland) is truly outstanding. I can’t remember the last time I watched something on YouTube that inspired me on so many levels. The production value is genuinely astonishing, the storytelling keeps you hooked…
Video of the Week :: Campfire Breakfast Cornbread with Chef Sarah Glover
Sometimes the most memorable camp meal requires a dash of patience, a pinch of attention, and a handful of smoldering embers. While I’m often one to rush through breakfast, eager to tackle the next thing, the idea of a long, slow breakfast is incredibly appealing. Chef Sarah Glover does it right with this savory cornbread recipe, which…
Video of the Week :: Road Tripping Siberia’s Chuysky Trakt by Lada
Solo biker and backpacker Alex Reynolds admits that the sandy switchbacks, picturesque lakes, and dirt offshoots of Siberia’s Chuysky Trakt are the perfect place to become purposefully lost. Located in the Altai region of Central Siberia, this nearly 1,000-kilometer federal highway from Novosibirsk to the Russian-Mongolian border was used to carry goods, honey, and furs by caravan…
Video of the Week :: Off-Road in Oman
Swiss/German couple, Sybil and Christian, have embarked on an exciting journey to explore the world as full-time travelers in their 2011 Mercedes Benz Vario 4×4, affectionately known as Benny. While the Vario camper is larger than your average garden variety off-road vehicle, the couple seems confident in the Mercedes’ ability to take on relatively challenging…
Video of the Week :: The Sidecar Guys, Off-Road Sidecar Adventure from Seattle to Los Angeles
I’ll be the first to admit that the motorcycle/sidecar combo is not the first mode of transport that comes to mind when I think about overlanding. However, after traversing 35 countries and 34,000 miles in just 15 months with a scooter and sidecar, Guinness World Record holders Matt and Reece aka “The Sidecar Guys” have…
Video of the Week :: Bicycle Touring the World with Kamran On Bike
“When you are on a bicycle, you feel the wind, the rain, the heat, and the cold. You feel the slightest slope. You feel the smallest bump. You become one with nature,” Kamran Ali narrates in his video, “Why Bicycle Touring to Travel the World?” Currently in Saudi Arabia, Ali has cycled 50,000 kilometers in…
Detailed Walk-Around :: Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster for Overlanding
For this video, we do a deep dive into the Grenadier’s specifications and components, reviewing all of the drivetrain, gear ratios, traction devices, features, and accessories. The Grenadier is “Built on Purpose” for overland travel, with the capacity and payload to support long-distance remote travel. With robust underpinnings, the Grenadier Trialmaster includes 32″ BFGoodrich…
Video of the Week :: 10 days in the Norwegian highlands
Kasper Hoglund, a professional photographer and minimalist overlander from Norway, has a deep-rooted love for all things travel-related as he explores Scandinavia in his Land Rover. Kasper lives out of his impeccable 2014 Land Rover Discovery SD V6 HSE (high specification equipment) on a full-time basis, through sunshine, rain shower, or blizzard. The Discovery is…
Video of the Week :: Only a Roadtrip Away “The Perfect Camp Spot”
Only a RoadTrip Away, a.k.a David and Lotte, are a German couple perhaps best known for their international adventures in George, a 1991 Range Rover Classic. In 2019 I was fortunate enough to spend some time with them exploring some of the lesser-known spots in the Lofoten Islands, Norway. It was during this trip that…