The 10 overland travelers who inspire us most.

Committing to long term, vehicle dependent travel requires many things. The biggest of these is the inspiration that comes from the stories, experiences, photos and information shared by other travellers who have committed to and who succeeded at this lifestyle. The list included here is a mix of our personal favourite overland blogs, as well as some […]

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Follow the Hound; Find the Hound.

To those who know our hound, it will come as no surprise to know that once again, he ran away. Deep in the Polish Masurian Lakes, surrounded by a river on three sides and with a lake taking up most of the other, with only one bridge to one hamlet as the only civilisation in…

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Dread (A Misadventure in the Polish Lakes)

Once in a while something happens to you that is completely unexplainable. Arriving in the Polish Lake district a few day ago our small band of weary travellers was treated to one of the strangest experiences of our collective lives. We had arrived at our destination in darkness due to our drive being a bit…

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Ways to Keep Sane (When Not Travelling)

The more you travel, the more it gets under your skin. You only have to live on the road for a while, to realise it is just about the only way you could see yourself living. At least, that is what happened with me. Now my every waking moment is devoted to getting back on…

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The 15 Steps to Wash in the Wild

Step One: Walk 2km to the nearest village. Step Two: Fill containers with water from the well. Step Three: Walk 2km back to camp, carrying said water. Step Four: Chop Wood. Step Five: Start Fire. Step Six: Fill all available clean pots and pans with water. Step Seven: Put them on fire (see step five). Step Eight:…

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