For episode Six of Exploring the Smoky Mountains, we embark on a culinary adventure, hosted by Sinuhe Xavier. The route continues with another visit to custom knife maker Tom Mohr and Ford’s Signs before music and BBQ at Doc’s 321 Café. Editor’s Note: Shortly after this series was produced, the Asheville area was devastated by historic…
Ford’s F Series has been the top-selling truck in the US for almost 50 years and even more impressive is that it’s also been the best-selling vehicle overall for 41 years (750,789 units were sold in 2023 alone). The F-150 is a commercial icon and a popular choice among the overlanding community. Recent offerings include…
The Land Rover LR3 is no stranger to our forum with recent adventure-equipped offerings including this 2005, 2006, and 2008. It’s also a favorite with the Expedition Portal team with features on LR3s from Front Runner and La Aduana. It’s a vehicle that seamlessly blends rugged backcountry capability with plush interior luxury, yet remains an…
“You got your suit, right?” I asked my wife, Louise. “Yep. What about the fly rods?” she responded. We pack many necessities and equipment for an overlanding adventure, and a fly rod and swimsuit are required for any adventure in the “Potato State.” Idaho is an overlanding paradise, offering countless miles of forest roads, remote…
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 216 Join Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady as he welcomes Land Cruiser legend and off-road driving expert Kurt Williams from Cruiser Outfitters for a wide-ranging discussion on how best to modify the Toyota 200-Series Land Cruiser for long-distance overland travel. They discuss which models to consider, what to look for if…
Presented by Nitto Tire and the all-new Terra Grappler G3 The festive season is upon us, and Thanksgiving is the perfect time to gather with family and friends—and perhaps drop a few hints about those Christmas gifts you’ve been eyeing! Getting out into nature is a great way to spend time with loved ones.…
Five years ago, we spotted a low-profile A-frame camper at the North West Overland Rally that seemed an excellent option for long-term traveling. It boasted space and comfort for the whole family while maintaining a compact footprint and a low profile for efficient towing. Do we regret not investing in it? No, as that version…
Photography by Coen Wubbels Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country in the world as well as the largest Stan country of Central Asia, sharing borders with Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Vast and empty, it’s possible to traverse more than 1,200 miles of continuous steppes, home to the traditional nomads who, until the Soviet…
I’m a sucker for a classic overland rig and recently featured a number of drool-worthy examples, including this 1987 Toyota Chinook, 1989 Vanagon Syncro, and 1993 Ford F-250 with a 1973 Alaskan camper. I’ve lived and traveled in this 1986 Vanagon Syncro for more than a decade, and despite the challenges, there’s something undeniably magical…
We first met the face of Melvill & Moon, Rob Melvill, at a Land Rover festival near Johannesburg, South Africa, back in 2011. Rob and his son James had their booth set up beside our Land Rover; we soon became friends and acquired a set of seat covers for our journey up to Tanzania. Fast…