This week we found a gem with a double whammy of absolute entertainment goodness! Ari Henning and Zack Courts from RevZilla are both expert motorcyclists, writers, and road racers who have been riding motorcycles from an early age. Their fathers were both notable motorcycle track racers, so it was natural for the sons to gravitate towards each other,…
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…
Video of the Week :: Going Behind the Scenes with Akela World’s Mercedes LA911B
Regulars at Expedition Portal will no doubt be familiar with the adventures of Akela World, aka Leander, Maria, and their son, Lennox. If you’re not, check out my feature vehicle article on their epic overland build, a 1977 Mercedes Benz LA 911 B named “Akela.” This adventurous family started their round-the-world trip traveling from their…
Video of the Week :: Overland Rallye Build Tour: Camping Porsche 924
Photography by David Steca The 1978 Porsche 924 wasn’t exactly built for winter rallying; fortunately, German filmmaker and photographer David Steca has a penchant for revamping unlikely vehicles. David bought the Porsche in 2015 (“very insensibly,” he adds) to serve as a daily driver. Ninety-eight octane proved expensive, so Steca parked the Porsche after three-and-a-half…
Video of the Week :: “Badass Brunette’s” Tacoma Truck Camper by Tiny Home Tours
In 2021, Ashley Giordano documented the impressive build specifications of “Badass Brunette,” aka Cristin Whetten’s 2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport. This purposeful rig incorporates the essentials and little else and is designed specifically to facilitate Cristin’s epic adventures. Ashley explains, “Whether she’s skydiving, jumping out of helicopters in a giraffe onesie, or riding her Yamaha…
Video of the Week :: 1989 Suzuki Super Carry Microvan
If you’re vertically challenged, or you like all things tiny and are looking for an inexpensive microvan to take overlanding to ancient cities and are not interested in venturing too far from the beaten path, then this might be your ideal overland rig. Calum Gillies walks us through his 1989 Suzuki Super Carry 1000cc Microvan….
Video of the Week :: The Perfect Ambulance Camper build
New Jersey Outdoor Adventures recently interviewed Josh Sheldon, an engineer, overlander, and adventurist, who bought a 2005 Chevy C4500 ambulance with a 6.6-liter Duramax diesel engine and built this ambulance camper during the COVID lockdown in a period of six months. Josh has managed to design and essentially create a compact New York apartment on…
Video of the Week :: End of the World Rig
Gordon Clement from Gordofromearth might just be a genius and will be one of the few survivors of a Zombie Apocalypse. His 2003 International BlueBird school bus conversion into an overland rig is astounding. The rig is enormous (36.5-feet long) yet completely functional and, yes, cool. He has managed to master every element on his…
Video of the Week :: Mountain of Storms
In 1968, a group of climbing friends set off from California to Patagonia in a 1965 Ford Econoline van, sights set on ascending Mount Fitz Roy, the 11,171-foot granite peak in Argentina’s Patagonia region. Packed with surfboards, climbing gear, and skis, the van suffered from several flat tires and a complete engine overhaul; despite this,…
Video of the Week :: HUCK Cycles Overland AT
One day when I am big, I want a motorbike hoisted at the back of my Land Rover camper. We’ve been looking at the Honda Navi, a pocket bike that is lightweight and can hold the weight of my South African husband but this Huck AT motorbike or eletric moped might be our new favorite….
Video of the Week :: The Way Overland, Camping at 4,000 meters in Tajikistan
There are a lot of self-proclaimed overlanding channels on YouTube, but few are as inspiring and well documented as the adventures shared by Jolie and Mark in The Way Overland. On their most notable epic overland trip, they traveled from Australia to the UK in a 2006 Toyota Troopy. This journey can be enjoyed on…
Video of the Week :: Crossing into Turkmenistan with Noraly of Itchy Boots
In 2018, Noraly Schoenmaker quit her job and sold her house in Holland, heading to India and Bangladesh to travel full-time. As a motorcycle rider, she noticed a lot of rental shops in Northern India. Missing her Ducati Monster 796, she decided to rent a Royal Enfield; the two were inseparable for the next 3,000…
Video of the Week :: 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 review
Anyone that knows us has a clear understanding of why we are biased when it comes to Land Rover. We have, after all, been living out of a Defender 130 for the past decade, and even with some of its nonsensical design features, we still love the brand. I am a little hesitant to believe…
Video of the Week :: New Outlander Series
It is always good to see new overland video stories. Hit YouTube and share the excitement and joys of vehicle-based adventure travel.
Video of the Week :: Heli-Home: The Insane 1970’s Flying Camper
This week’s video features the fascinating story of a flying camper, the Winnebago Heli-Home, featured on the cover of the 1977 Popular Mechanics magazine. The witty Calum Gillies delves deep into the creation of the Heli-Home, even chatting to the original creator of the Heli-Camper, who purchased decommissioned Sikorsky military helicopters and converted them into…
Video of the Week :: Justin B. McBride Takes A Backroad Trip to Utah’s National Parks
Many people reconnected with their local areas during the pandemic, exploring closer to home. With that came a boom in vehicle travel, more specifically, overlanding. Here in the UK, 4WD trails and routes are few and far between, but it’s a different story in many parts of the US. I’ve become obsessed with YouTube channels…
Video of the Week :: These Bolivian Cholitas Climbed the Highest Peak in the Americas
Grasping her hiking pole and pumping her arm in victory, Lidia Huayllas celebrates as snow swirls past the tears on her cheeks. She and her fellow cholitas, Liita Gonzales, Dora Magueño, Elena Quispe, and Cecilia Llusco, have summited the highest peak in America. Located in Argentina’s Mendoza province, Aconcagua lies 6,961 meters above sea level…
Video of the Week : A road around the world?
livelifelore is a very popular channel on YouTube which has videos which appeal to us as travelers because they give us general information about regions and countries and the world we live in. The channel covers a wide variety of topics which include geography, history, politics and science, all subjects that are of interest to…
Video of the Week: Truck House Life Takes on Old Dale Road
Few vehicles are as distinguishable as Tim Johnson’s Ford F-350 and DIY wood cabin combo. It’s a combination that simply shouldn’t work, but with a lot of thoughtful consideration and attention to detail, he’s not only made it possible but has also created a capable rolling home. Tim is a whitewater kayaker, snowboarder, filmmaker, and…
Video of the Week :: Living in the Cactus Forest with Tight Loops
Lead photograph by Tight Loops Eager to escape the coldest winter months in Montana, Chase Bartee and his wife Aimee head the desert southwest in their 1985 VW camper van, exploring the rugged terrain of the Saguaro, Joshua Tree, and Death Valley National Parks. The couple’s skills as artists, photographers, and filmmakers fuse with a…