Are you stuck at home and dreaming of traveling the world again? Me too, so let’s plan a road trip to New Zealand together, because this place is high on my bucket list.  Can You Drive Around New Zealand? Yes it is possible to drive around on both islands of New Zealand by car hugging the coast as much as possible. The main route is 5000km (3,100 miles) without detours and completing the journey will take at least 4 weeks if you want to visit the top 30 tourist highlights. Do you want to know everything else about planning an overland trip through New Zealand? We’ll discuss everyth ..read more

  Overlanding is expensive, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. I traveled the world on my motorcycle but now that we are a family we are transitioning to a 4 wheeled vehicle. I’ve scoured the internet to find you and me the best deal. Here are the results.  The 10 Best Overland Vehicles For Less Than $10,000 Nissan Xterra (2005-2015) Toyota Tacoma (1995-2004) Jeep Grand Cherokee (2005-2010) Toyota Tundra (1999-2006) Toyota 4Runner (1984-2009) Ford F150 (2004-2008) Isuzu Trooper (1997-2002) Lexus GX470 (2003-2008) Toyota Land Cruiser 80s (1990-1997) Landrover LR3 (2005-2008) The ..read more

  If you are thinking of buying an overlanding vehicle, it might be your first one, there is one question that will keep a crew around the campfire engaged for the entire night. I’ve looked at the best resources available online to come up with the definitive answer.  Is diesel better for overlanding? No, diesel is not better for overlanding by definition. It depends greatly on your ambitions, location and budget. Generally diesel engines last longer and are better at difficult offroad conditions but those are not the only points to consider. What those points are and in which scenar ..read more

  I’ve been planning overland adventures or let’s call them giant road trips, for the last decade. With all that experience in my pocket I look to answer your questions about your adventure dreams.   Can you drive across Africa? Yes, you can to drive across Africa but not all directions are possible because some areas are considered unsafe to travel. To drive across Africa you will have to stick to the East or West coast and connecting the two you could even circumnavigate the continent. That is the short answer to this intriguing question, but I bet you want to know more. In th ..read more

  Australia is a country that lends itself very well for road trips. Here is a guide to help you decide where to go, plan and actually go. From dreaming to doing.  Can you drive all the way around Australia? It is possible to circumnavigate the continent of Australia by car. Know in the country as the Big Lap. Highway 1 crosses all Australian states except Tasmania and the route is roughly 15.000 km long. In this article we’ll discuss how long you should take for such a road trip, where to go, safety, money and much more. What is the best road trip in Australia? Most Australians cons ..read more

Overlanding is expensive, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. I traveled the world on my motorcycle but now that we are a family we are transitioning to a 4 wheeled vehicle. I’ve scoured the internet to find you and me the best deal. Here are the results. The 10 Best Overland Vehicles for Less Than $5000 Subaru Forester/Outback (2000 - and up) Isuzu Trooper (1995 - 1997) Nissan R50 pathfinder (1996 - 2004) Nissan Xterra (2000 & 2001) Ford Ranger XLT (1998-2011) Mitsubishi Montero (1991 - 2006) Suzuki Samurai (1990 - 1995) Toyota Pickup (1984-1994) Jeep Cherokee XJ (1983-2001) Jeep Cher ..read more

Exploring the wilderness is something I love to do in all shapes and forms and often we take our motorcycle to remote destinations to escape from it all. How do you get there and back when there is no phone service? Let me give you my best advice. What is the best GPS app for off roading? Maps.me Gaia GPS ExplorerOz Travel In this article I will discuss why I think these apps are great and why you should try them.  Assumptions about offroad navigation For this article I am basing my advice on the assumption that you are planning to use any type of motorised vehicle. This is important b ..read more

  I’ve been planning overland adventures or let’s call them giant road trips, for the last decade. With all that experience in my pocket I look to answer your questions about your adventure dreams.  Can You Drive a Car From North America to South America? Yes you can, however it does involve shipping your vehicle over the Darien Gap between Central and South America. This stretch of dense jungle doesn’t have any drivable roads. The rest of the route through North, Central and South America is paved highway. I’m sure you have more questions, so in the rest of this article we will disc ..read more

I hear it all the time, can you take the Suzuki V-Strom offroad? I decided to put the bike to the ultimate test and prove once and for all that the bike can be an adventure bike by taking it through Africa. In this article I will review the Suzuki V-Strom DL650XT from 2018 and discuss what makes it an adventure bike. The ins and outs of the V-Strom. What are it’s offroad capabilities and if you should get it. Riding along the Skeleton Coast, Namibia A one paragraph Suzuki V-Strom 650xt offroad review I put the Suzuki V-Strom 650XT to the test in various offroad conditions to judge its capabil ..read more

  I’ve ridden as far as a lap around the globe on my VStrom 650, over mountains passes and desert tracks, making me an expert on offroading with this bike. In this article I will share my take on modifying your adventure buddy so he/she is ready for an offroad adventure.   Which mods are essential for making the Suzuki VStrom offroad ready? Bashplate Radiator guard Crashbars Hand guards Offroad foot pegs Handlebar risers Offroad tires This list of seven modifications are the bare minimum to make the vstrom offroad ready. This kit will upgrade your bike and protect it from breaking ..read more