Nieuwe afslag – de Tumorweg, deel 6: Bestraling & Chemo (fase 1)
Voor de context van dit verhaal, zie deel 1 For the context of this story, check out part 1. Here is the English version of this story, part 6 (simply … Read more
Overland Travel in Europe
Drive through Russia, from its vast and wild wilderness of taiga, marshland, mountains and Lake Baikal to the hustle and bustle of Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East.
To know what overland adventure is about, visit the annual overland reunion in the Netherlands or sign up for a 4×4 off-road training.
Nieuwe afslag – de Tumorweg, deel 5: in Nederland – Behandelingstraject
Voor de context van dit verhaal, zie deel 1 For the context of this story, check out part 1. Here is the English version of this story, part 5 (simply … Read more
Nieuwe afslag – de Tumorweg, deel 4: Revalidatie en Toekomstplan
Voor de context van dit verhaal, zie deel 1 For the context of this story, check out part 1. Here is the English version of this story, part 4 (simply … Read more
Nieuwe afslag – de Tumorweg, deel 3: De operatie
Voor de context van dit verhaal, zie deel 1 For the context of this story, check out part 1. Here is the English version of this story, part 3 (simply … Read more
Nieuwe afslag – de Tumorweg, deel 2: MRI-scans & Ziekenhuisopname
Voor de context van dit verhaal, zie deel 1 For the context of this story, check out part 1. Here is the English version of this story, part 2 (simply … Read more
Nieuwe afslag – de Tumorweg, deel 1: (bijna) van de weg af…
Onder de foto begint de blog post in het Nederlands. As you may have heard, our journey has taken a drastic turn: Coen has been diagnosed with a malignant brain … Read more
Overland Reunion 2024
For the 17th year straight, we gathered with a group of like-minded overlanders in De Lutte for our yearly reunion. Over time, some of us have become friends during our … Read more
Overland Reunion – How Do I Sign Up?
The yearly Overland Reunion, what’s it all about and where do you sign up? Find all information and sign-up form here.
Overland Reunion – How Did it Start and How Does it Work? + Sign up
Each year, an Overland Reunion is organized in the Netherlands (Twente). What type of overland event is it, for whom, and how to sign up?
Books on Overland Adventures
Sure, we have our own adventures but at times it’s great to be inspired by other overlanders and read a good overlanding book – e.g. to get a feel what … Read more
Books on Long-distance Outdoor Adventure
Our life consists of a combination of overlanding and long-distance hiking, and we plan to give the latter a bigger space in our travels. I am truly inspired by all … Read more
Books on Long-distance Hiking
When we were on our first long-distance hike, the Baekdu Daegan in South Korea (750 kms), we had no idea that this sense of ‘forever’ walking through nature could be … Read more
The Most Popular Blog Posts on Landcruising Adventure
Of the 400 articles on our Landcruising Adventure website, which are best read? What have been your most popular blog posts on our website?
Covid-19 Winter Project – Write a Book (Where are We – NL 6)
Our last Where are We was about our cycling trip in the Netherlands. It was only two months ago, but seems like ages! With the start of autumn, Covid-19 stats … Read more
Cycling in Friesland, 1000Ks (Where are We – NL 5)
There is no end in sight to our stay in the Netherlands – thank you, Covid-19. This summer, we hiked the 500K Pieterpad. Next, we worked for a couple of weeks … Read more
Overland Reunion 2020
Covid screwed up the tradition of having our annual Overland Reunion in May, but who cares? We made more than up for it last weekend (late August). Probably because so … Read more
How to Deal with a Heatwave on a Long-distance Hike
My feet are dangling in the water as I’m sitting on a dead tree trunk that lies stretched out in the water. The trunk lies right before a bend in … Read more
Hiking the Pieterpad (Where are We – NL 4)
She wasn’t bored, just restless between adventures ~Atticus Wild camping in the forest, staying with family and friends, hiking with fellow overlanders, a roommate reunion, memorable stays through Warm Showers … Read more
Cycling in the Netherlands (Where are We – NL 3)
2 weeks, 16 visits, 780 kilometers by bicycle… With Covid-19 still dominating the world and keeping borders closed (at least where we want to go, Central Asia), we’ve come up … Read more
Covid-19 in the Netherlands (Where are We – NL 2)
What do you do as full-time overlanders (travelers) when Covid-19 spreads across the world? Despite everything we saw happening in China last winter, how many of us realized this might … Read more
In Self-Quarantine (Where are We – NL 1)
“Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.” ~Allen Saunders One day we were hiking in the Negev Desert, in Israel, and 48 hours later we … Read more
How to Prepare for a Winter Road Trip in Siberia
Russia Travel – Tips on preparing for a long-distance road trip in Siberia during winter; how to stay comfy in your overland rig.
Inspired by First Overland and Meeting The Last Overland – Meet Charlie & Chris, driving from the UK to Australia
At age 13, the book First Overland inspires Chris to overland to Asia. Here are Chris & Charlie, driving from the UK to Australia.
From Hitchhikers to Overlanders – Meet Kiki, Sebastiaan and a Kyrgyz Lada
When a joke becomes reality and you raise your thumb to hitchhike to China, and in Kyrgyzstan you buy an old Lada Zhiguli to drive back home.
Overland Camping in Siberia – Inaugurating the Taiga Pitch Campsite (Where are We – Russia 2)
A new campsite for overlanders on the crossroad of the overlanders’ route in East Russia, Ulan Ude: The Taiga Pitch Offroading Camp.
Overland Reunion 2019
Every year, past, present, and future overlanders – long-term (world) travelers with a private vehicle – meet in the woods to catch up and share during our overland reunion.
Overlanding in a Siberian Winter
Only partly prepared we head for the Siberian Winter that starts early October. Driving in snow and on ice became part of the routine.
Russia Budget Report – Travel Expenditures on our Road Trip
In our Russia Budget Report we specify our expenditures for documentation, public transportation, fuel, the Land Cruiser, and accommodation.
Russia Overland Travel Guide – Travel Information for your Road Trip
Driving to Russia. How are the roads, what roadmaps are useful? Where to get vehicle insurance, or a sim card? Here’s our Russia Overland Travel Guide.
Accommodation & Overland Camping in Russia
Paid accommodation, staying with locals and where to go (wild) camping in Russia, including GPS waypoints.
Books about Russia – (Travel) Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Fiction, Guidebooks
Non-fiction, novels, travel memoirs, and guidebooks are among the Russian books I read to prepare me for a journey through Russia.
A Train Journey in Russia – Riding Siberia’s BAM to Komsomolsk-on-Amur
A trip to Russia isn’t complete without a train journey so we rode the Baikal-Amure Mainline from Tynda to Komsomolsk-on-Amur.
Couchsurfing in Russia (Where are We – Russia 5)
Our stay in Komsomolsk-on-Amur is a great example why we enjoy Couchsurfing in Russia so much. A warm home, and wonderful hosts.
The Joy of Overlanding with Kids (Where are We – Russia 4)
Overlanding with kids? Is that possible? Isn’t it dangerous? Iris and Ronald show us what a joy it can be to go overlanding with kids.
Organizing your Russia Tourist Visa – Tips for the Visa Application Process
Applying for your Russia visa may seem complicated but isn’t. Just follow these steps and you’ll get your visa for Russia without too much of a hassle.
The Ferry Crossing From South Korea to Russia (+ the Car Paperwork)
The easiest way to get your overland car from South Korea or Japan to northern Asia is a ferry crossing to Russia. Here’s how to do it.
Schedules, Maps, and Guidebooks for Central Asia, Russia and Mongolia
Prepare your overland journey to Northern Asia: schedules, roadmaps, and guidebooks for Central Asia (Stan countries), Russia, and Mongolia.
Rough Camping along Lake Baikal (Where Are We – Russia 3)
Lake Baikal in May, still partly frozen. But that doesn’t deter us from rough camping on this beautiful spot: in the forest along Lake Baikal.
Windshield Views from the Russian Far East
Hop in the Land Cruiser, buckle up and enjoy the windshield views of the Russian Far East as if you are behind the wheel or riding shotgun.
How to Start an Off-road Adventure in Russia (Where Are We – Russia 1)
After one week in Vladivostok, everything fell into place to start a new phase of our journey with an off-road adventure in Russia.
Sightseeing in Vladivostok
Vladivostok was a surprise on our journey – so much more than the end-stop of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Here’s why to visit Vladivostok.
Feeling Welcome in Vladivostok
Vladivostok: from a new, flashy and organized airport into maddening traffic, but most of all into the welcoming home of new friends.
The Falaza Trail Run (Russia)
A one-week visit to Vladivostok includes train ride to the countryside where Coen will run his first marathon trail run in the Falaza Mountains.
What Do We Miss From Home – Gear, Tools and Food for our Overland Journey
Our annual visit to the Netherlands also means stocking up on stuff we can’t find on the road. Here’s what we bought.
Overland Reunion 2017
This year’s turnout has not surpassed previous Overland Reunions. And we’re happy with that as we feel we have reached some sort of sweet spot. You can wander about and … Read more
Overland Reunion 2015
Photos, impressions and information on the Overland Reunion 2015 in the Netherlands.
Overland Reunion 2014
With 70 past, present and future overlanders we had lots over info, adventures & challenges to share during our annual Overland Reunion in the Netherlands.
Preparing an Overland Trip – Doing a 4×4 Off-road Training, or Not?
Is it wise to do an 4×4 Off-road Training before your overland travels? We thought so and took a private course. Here’s what we learned.
Overland Reunion 2013
During Landcruising Adventure’s 8th overland reunion overlanders met in the Netherlands to share stories & tips on exploring the world with their vehicle.
