As full-time overlanders originally from South Africa, we rarely get the chance to visit our home country, especially when in the far reaches of North America. For a family of four traveling with a pet, flights are long and expensive, especially when factoring in shipping your vehicle, as you must consider your next international destination.…
There are a few products that I have been missing in my overland arsenal for a while now: a good shovel, a collapsible saw, and a portable knife that is not an EDC or pocket knife. I have tried many versions of each of these products over the years and have, more often than not,…
If you have a champagne budget, taste, and a yearning to hit the road with a camper that is quite unlike any other, we have the travel trailer for you. Lightship, which claims to be America’s first all-electric recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturer, recently revealed the production of the AE.1 Cosmos Edition. Originally debuted at SXSW…
For some of us, the idea of an ex-military 6×6 equipped with a spacious and comfortable abode is just about perfection. It is astounding what six tires working together can achieve in an off-road environment. The Sherpa XLE is built on the robust M1089 A1 Stewart and Stevenson 6×6 chassis. This vehicle blends rugged performance…
This 36-Hours of Adventure Exploring the Nevada Desert is Presented by: Eagle Rider Rentals and Tours Last year, Las Vegas hosted 40 million visitors to its restaurants, hotels, shows, and casinos. Most never leave the strip, but there are untold adventures within a day’s ride of the city. During my recent trip to the annual…
Be still my beating heart—it’s none other than Paul May’s (owner Expedition Portal by Ashley Giordano). Land Cruisers of any iteration are considered pinnacle overland vehicles, but for many, the 200 Series is regarded as the best of breed. In fact, when Publisher Scott Brady and Greg Miller traveled to Japan to collect the vehicles…
A decade ago, my family drove our Land Rover Defender into Texas after years of exploring Africa and Latin America. We had expectations, having never visited the US and having grown up with US media culture. Still, nothing could prepare us for the reality of this vast, beautiful, and generous country. Parked outside a Walmart,…
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…
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…
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…