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Hi All, Part of driving overland around the world is to look for hidden gems and visit untouched regions, and destinations. Why would you only visit Iconic locations easily accessible by plane/car or ship which often are expensive, all you’re doing is battling the crowds and less friendly than the…

2 weeks ago FEBR 6, it was 19 years ago we left for a 5 year around the world trip. That is now 19 years and we are still going. Below 4.5 year Africa overland journey 2009-2011 & 2015-2016

FEB 6, 2004, we left home for a 5 year around the world overland trip.                                                                       …

As of August 31, 2022 we are back on the road again to continue our around the world overland adventure. Next update September 30

BACK HOME IN AUSTRALIA We feel very lucky that we were able to travel during COVID 19. I suppose one of the few benefits of COVID 19 was that we were able to visit major tourist sites without the tourist. A great example was Tikal in Guatemala were we were…

OCT 30, AND WE ARE READY TO START MEXICO PART 3 Catching up with friends who live in Playa Del Carmen Already December and back on the road for the last 5 weeks. Travelling from Australia to the USA with just 22 people onboard was amazing 9 in business, 9…

Feb 12, 2020, we said goodbye to South America, after 3 amazing years with lots of great scenery and culture. Central America is our next destination to explore but due to our truck being right hand drive we had to give Panama and Costa Rica a miss and shipped to…

Hi all, 16 years on the road travelling around the world. Last Monday, January 6 2020, it was 16 years ago we left on our 5 year around the world tour. Starting with a small mailing list of around 100 friends & family we now have a list of nearly…

COLOMBIA BORDER to DESIERTO de la TATACOA After a great Christmas and New Year at Finca Sommerwind it was time to leave Ecuador. Hans mate, your reputation as one of the best overlander Christmas venues in South America stayed intact. Many thanks to you and your staff. New years eve…

Hi all, The orient region of Ecuador was a highlight, but we needed to head back to Quito for our flight to the Galapagos Islands. We parked our truck at Aries Bikes and the Galapagos Adventure was about to start Yesterday we returned from the Galapagos Islands. After nearly 16…