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Southern Bolivia is a region filled with stunning landscapes, vast salt flats, and high-altitude deserts, making it a prime destination for overlanders. Some of the key features of Southern Bolivia are: Salar de Uyuni: The largest salt flat in the world, covering over 10,000 square kilometers. It’s a mesmerizing, almost…

Northern Bolivia is a diverse and relatively remote region, known for its Amazon rainforest, indigenous cultures, and unique wildlife. key highlights for us included.   The Death Road also known as the old Yungas Road is a route about 60 km long. The road was built in 1930. Because of steep…

My last visit to Colombia (Medellin) was in 1975 as a young Marine based on the island of Curacao. In those days Medellín was once known as the most dangerous city in the world, a result of an urban war set off by the drug cartels and home of the…

On our way to the Colombian border, we explored the breathtaking “Avenue of Volcanoes,” a region that stretches 300 km south of Quito. This dramatic landscape is home to some of Ecuador’s most impressive peaks, with several volcanoes soaring between 5,000 and 6,000 meters. Ecuador itself boasts an astonishing 36…

Ecuador’s Amazon Basin is an incredible, untouched region that offers a true wilderness experience. Its dense, tropical forests are home to an astonishing array of wildlife, making it a dream destination for adventurous travelers and overlanders. The diverse fauna, from the thunderous howler monkeys to the colorful parrots, provides an…

Part 2 of Peru covers its most popular tourist destinations. Peru, located in western South America, is the fourth most populated country on the continent and is classified as an emerging market. The poverty rate hovers around 19%, yet Peru has one of the region’s most prosperous economies, with an…

PERU Part 1, exploring the Northern and Central Highlands. For those who crave adventure beyond the usual tourist trails, Northern Peru and the Central Highlands offer an unforgettable journey through rugged terrain, ancient cultures, and dramatic landscapes. The Peru part 1 Video compilation below took us deep into the Andes,…

They say it’s not what you know but who you know, and that couldn’t be more true when it came to fulfilling my lifelong dream of experiencing the Dakar Rally up close. Before I knew it, I found myself deep in the heart of the rally, standing mere meters from…

One question we’re often asked during our travels and presentations is, “What’s the best place you’ve been to in the world?” For us, the answer is clear: the African continent is the ultimate overland destination if you are travelling by car. However, if you only have 2-4 weeks of holiday…

The Dakar Rally is a legendary motorsport event. Originating in 1978, it was the brainchild of French motorcycle racer Thierry Sabine, who envisioned an epic off-road challenge after getting lost in the Libyan desert during a race. The Paris to Dakar Rally, hasn’t run to Dakar since 2008. After 30…