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Hi All Cambodia and Laos are the two hidden gems rarely visited by overlanders travelling around the world in their own vehicle. tranquillity. In Laos and Cambodia, we were confronted at the country’s tragic past. But also, with awe-inspiring natural beauty, stunning architecture, and friendly people. Cambodia, Cambodia is a…

Tibet also called the roof of the world. From the lakes and mountains of the high Tibetan plateau to the vast open plains and the deep valleys, the landscape and people are amazing. Mount Everest. standing at an incredible 8,844.43 meters above sea level, this massive peak is part of…

MOZAMBIQUE Mozambicans are friendly people and very welcoming, like in any other country as visitors we must learn at least a few words in their language, understand their culture and customs. Unfortunately, Mozambique is a highly indebted, poverty-stricken country. This combined with armed conflict, armed groups burning villages, human rights violations,…

Hi All Most overlanders choose South America based on good infrastructure, and safety. But we are at a loss to understand why so few overlanders visit the (Real) Amazone region and the 3 former Guyana’s in the Far North East of South America: French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana. All 3…

Hi All Ever since the world discovered China through the writings of adventurer Marco Polo more than 700 years ago, we’ve come to regard this large Asian country as mysterious and exotic. The contrast between China’s ancient customs and the new ultra-modern state that is developing is amazing. For centuries…

Below a 6-minute compilation covering Australia and how we got hooked on OFF ROAD TRAVEL.  Our Around the world adventure planned to last 5 years but to date has lasted 19 years and we still have another 4 years to go before we can state we have travelled overland around…

Part of driving overland around the world is to look for hidden gems and visit untouched regions, and destinations. In these lesser-known destinations, the food is more authentic and much cheaper, bush camping everywhere or when near a beach no-one around. Southeast Asia is one of those overland destinations that…

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.                                                                       …