Message from Robert and Clary

“Welcome to our website! This space is for fellow overlanders planning their own global adventures and for our friends and family to follow our journey. Unlike the growing number of commercial overlanders who sell stories, books, and media content, we travel the world purely for the joy of exploration—without any commercial intent. Our journey is fueled by passion, not profit.”

Colombia

Our Journey Around the World 🌍

For 50 years, (Nov 2025) we’ve explored 144 countries across the globe.

We’ve been living on the road for 21 years, ever since 2004, when we began driving around the world in our expedition vehicle.

In the early years 2004-2020, our rhythm was 9 months of travel and 3 months at home.
Since 2020, we’ve shifted to a balanced pace — 6 months on the road and 6 months at home.

REMEMBER,

YOU NEVER NEVER KNOW

IF YOU NEVER NEVER GO

 

Around 98% of the photos on our website are our own. When an image is protected, we do our best to credit the photographer, traveller, or original source. If we can’t, well — it’s just bad luck!

We’re not commercial overlanders; we simply want to share the beauty of this world and showcase the incredible places worth exploring.

 

There’s something magical about traveling overland in an expedition vehicle, slowly winding our way through the heart of each country. The roads, the landscapes, the towns we pass through—they don’t just blur by; they become part of our story. This way of traveling lets us connect deeply with the people we meet, taste their food, hear their stories, and feel the rhythms of their daily lives—experiences that traditional travel can never fully capture.

 

 

LIVING THE DREAM

Our Route, coloured coded for year of travel – zoom in for details

 

It has been a long journey—a journey fueled by dreams, careful planning, and a love of the open road. Since 1984, we have roamed the rugged landscapes of Australia, exploring off-road tracks during holidays and as proud members of various 4WD clubs. Robert has been at the heart of many of these adventures, serving as trip coordinator and organizer for challenging 4WD expeditions with the Toyota LandCruiser Club of Brisbane. From navigating the wet-season wilderness of the Kimberleys and Cape York to braving the scorching summer deserts, he has led unforgettable journeys that test endurance, skill, and the spirit of adventure.

1981–1984: After four years of working in the heart of the Australian outback, Every day was an adventure—crossing rugged terrain, reading the land, and learning to thrive where few dare to go. I developed extensive experience navigating and surviving in remote regions of Australia.

1985-2004: my passion for off-road exploration led me to join several 4WD clubs, eventually becoming a member of the Toyota Landcruiser Club. I quickly took on leadership roles, first as Trip Leader and later as Outings Coordinator. Over the years, I guided fellow adventurers on weekend off-road escapes, as well as epic month-long expeditions into the deserts, the untamed Kimberley’s, and the wet-season wilds of Cape York. From isolated islands to remote wilderness regions, I have led countless journeys where teamwork, resilience, and a love for exploration were the keys to success. Every trip was not just a drive, but a deep dive into the untamed beauty of Australia’s most spectacular landscapes.

 

 

During our four-year journey, a dream began to take shape—an off-road adventure around the world. In 2009, we shipped our brand-new truck from Brisbane, (Australia) to Durban, South Africa, marking the start of what would become a life-changing expedition. While waiting for our truck to arrive, we didn’t sit still. We rented a 4WD and set off on an unforgettable journey through the lush landscapes of Kalimantan, the wild jungles of Borneo, the vibrant culture of Sabah, and the serene beauty of Brunei. Each destination offered its own challenges and wonders, igniting our passion for exploration even further.

On the morning of January 6, 2004, as we prepared to leave our house, a strange feeling settled over us—an awareness that we wouldn’t be back for at least nine months. Yet beneath that, there was an unmistakable rush of excitement, the kind that never fades whenever we buy a plane ticket, pack our bags, and set off to explore unfamiliar places.

 

During our four-year odyssey across Australia (2004–2009), a seed of a dream took root—an off-road adventure that would take us around the world. In 2009, we shipped our brand-new truck from Brisbane to Durban, South Africa, and with that, what was once a dream became a daring reality. While waiting for our truck to arrive in Africa, we refused to stay idle. We rented a 4WD and plunged into the wild heart of Borneo: the untamed jungles of Kalimantan, Driving off road in steaming rainforests, the vibrant, chaotic streets of Sabah, and the tranquil waterways of Brunei. Each landscape tested us, thrilled us, and deepened our hunger for exploration.

Seventeen years ago, in 2009, we rolled out of our driveway armed with excitement, audacity, and just enough naivety to believe we could map a five-year journey around the globe. Our plan was tidy: nine months on the road, three months at home, leaving the truck behind wherever the world had stolen our hearts.

The road laughed at our plans. Mountains blazed in the morning sun, deserts stretched into infinity beneath a merciless sky, and markets pulsed with colors and voices we couldn’t name. Each place tugged at us, whispering, stay a little longer. Borders blurred, calendars became meaningless, and the careful timetable we’d plotted dissolved like morning mist.

What began as a finite adventure transformed into a life rewritten by discovery. We have slept under starlit skies in corners of the world few ever see, shared meals with strangers who became family, and found beauty where we never imagined it could exist. Seventeen years later, the truck remains our steadfast companion, the road our unrelenting teacher, and the world still unfurls before us—one unforgettable, horizon-chasing mile at a time.

 

As next February 2026 dawned, our odyssey has already carried us across continents and cultures beyond imagination. We had traversed the vast deserts of Africa, the ancient landscapes of the Middle East, and the sweeping steppes of  Central Asia, Russia,s endless plains, Mongolia,s rugged expanses, and China,s   bustling heartlands had tested our endurance, while Central Asia, Stan Countries, South East Asia, Sub Continent, and the wild frontiers of Australia, revealed the astonishing diversity of life on this planet.

From the jungles of South America, to the mountains of Central America, Mexico, across the sprawling terrains of the Western, Central, Eastern and Southern United States, and East and Souther Cana dasour journey had spanned 480,000 kilometers—enough to encircle the Earth at the equator more than eleven times.

And yet, the adventure is not over. With the Far North, Far North Canada and Alaska on the horizon, this winter we stand on the threshold of new landscapes, cultures, and stories, ready to push forward into the next chapter of our global exploration. The world, it seems, is still full of wonders waiting to be discovered.

Our original 5-year around-the-world adventure has now expanded to 26 years. This timeline does not include Europe or another Australia tour 

Since we began our travels in 1975, we’ve had the privilege of visiting 144 countries. The world is full of breathtakingly beautiful places, and throughout our around-the-world 4WD adventure, we’ve been fortunate to experience so much of what each country has to offer.

We’ve been exposed to a wide range of cultures, landscapes, and wonderful people. For the most part, the world we’ve traversed so far has proven to be a remarkably kind and welcoming place.

We were pleasantly surprised to meet so many of you following our journey—whether at Overland Shows, travel presentations, or even in Walmart parking lots across the USA and Canada! People who have been following us for years stopped to say hello, and it truly made our day.

We want to take a moment to thank everyone who has made our 4WD overland adventure so rewarding and unforgettable. To fellow travelers and gracious hosts across countless countries, to the many locals who waved, smiled, and welcomed us wherever we went, and to the over 3,000 friends, family, and followers who have joined us online or through our private mailing list—thank you. Your support has enriched our journey and our lives in ways we could never have imagined.

We look forward to more years of exploration, with many more countries to visit and experiences to share. The countries highlighted in red below are those we’ve visited so far.