Broken Bridges & Failing Brakes in Amapa, Brazil
“Holy shit, they are not working!” There is panic in Coen’s voice as he slams on the brakes. I hold my breath and feel how the Land Cruiser increases speed. … Read more
Overland Travel in Brazil
Known for its security issues in big cities, Brazil, fortunately, is much more than that. And bringing your overland vehicle is the best way to explore all of what lies behind those cities – charming, beautiful and culturally interesting as they are and worth a visit.
Your 4×4 will take you across beaches and through the Amazon Rainforest (Transamazônica Highway recommended) with ease. With 2×2 opportunities abound as well in the dry season. Pop your rooftop tent along the shore and enjoy a night under the stars.
Don’t forget the interior with road trips to beautiful national parks, and a fair share of cultural sites. Overlanding in Brazil allows you to easily go where public transportation stops.
The Bandeirante is Alive – Meet the Brazilian Land Cruiser
Land Cruisers produced in Brazil, equipped with a Mercedes-Benz engine and called Bandeirantes?! What started with a perplexing photo in Uruguay grew into a fascinating story in Brazil. In 1984, … Read more
Why Visit Brazil? 5 Reasons
Brazil has much to offer and those who have followed our adventures know we spent more than two years driving to the country’s remotest corners, getting to know the very … Read more
Homemade Peanut Butter – a Perfect Overland Travel Food
From disliking peanut butter to loving it. From having no clue to how many ingredients the popular brands contain to making our own.
Brazil’s Worst Highway: the BR319 Through the Amazon
When we tell Brazilians we are going to drive the BR319 their eyes open wide and they look at us with respect. “You’re sure?”
Driving The Transamazônica through Amazon Deforestation
Thousands of kilometers of driving the Transamazônica (Trans-Amazonian Highway) showed the full-scale Amazon deforestation going on.
Why & How to Visit Major, Beautiful Cities in Brazil Safely
“Are you going to São Paulo? But that’s a dangerous city! Don’t go there!” many foreigners and Brazilians exclaim. Is it?
Watching Sea Turtles in South America – Where, When & How
Watching sea turtles in South America has been one of most beautiful experiences. Here’s info on where to watch marine turtles, when, and how.
Overland Travel – Legit Road Trips in South America
The Death Road in Boliva, the Transamazônica in Brazil, and the Carretera Austral in Chile are among the popular road trips in South America.
13 Places in South America Where You Will be Dwarfed by Nature
On a continent so rich in salt flats, wetlands, glaciers, canyons, and deserts, what were among our favorite places in South America to be blown away?
The Pantanal – 4 Gateways to the World’s Largest Inland Wetlands (Brazil)
Among the easiest place to watch wildlife in South America, the Pantanal wetlands in Brazil can be visited from four sides. Here’s how.
What’s so Intriguing about Keyholes? Sneak a Peek!
Photography, isn’t it all about details? Check out some keyholes in Brazil’s colonial town of Ouro Prêto, a gorgeous town to explore on foot.
7 Adventurous, Cultural & Inspiring Road Trips in Brazil
Our 600 Days of travel in Brazil have included a couple of fantastic road trips that we would like to share with you…
Guesthouses, Lodges, B&Bs, and Pousadas in Brazil
Our favorite places in Brazil to splurge, to take time-out, to watch wildlife and to enjoy ecotourism.
Driving Dunes and Beaches in Northeast Brazil
Photos of an off-road adventure in Brazil where we drive through shifting sands of dunes and beaches, and cross rivers on rickety, hand-powered ferries.
Pantanal Overland Adventure – Traversing the World’s Biggest Wetland (Brazil)
After an hour of fruitless trying piranhas were suddenly flying into the boat. Piranhas! We had hit a school of them and reeled in one after the other. Pablo carefully … Read more
4 Places in Northeast Brazil You Have Never Heard Of
Some of Brazil’s most fascinating sites lie in the Northeast, the Sertão: Jalapão, Serra Capivara National Park, Sousa, and Pai Mateus.
10 Under-the-radar Spots to Check Out in Western Brazil
Visit a Brazil few travelers have seen and check out these 10 under-the-radar spots for sightseeing and outdoor adventure.
Brazil Travel Guide – Travel Information for your Road Trip
It took us little to fall in love with Brazil. The second we crossed the border we were taken in people’s home, spoiled with good food, warm homes and lots … Read more
Cool Clean Air, Your Engine Loves It – Our Air Filter Challenges
Our Land Cruiser’s air filter rusted through. How did the car get to sport a fancy air filter like the Donaldson Full-View Pre-Cleaner?
Accommodation & Overland Camping in Brazil
100+ GPS Waypoints with additional information on places we stayed in Brazil.
From No-gos to Paradise
Sometimes we’re not in harmony with ourselves, each other, or our surroundings. And then, suddenly, everything changes…
Overland Camping in the Dunes
From a blown-up battery in a horrible tourist town to a magical night in the dunes.
Do You Trust People? – An Exploded Battery (Brazil)
When one of your batteries blow up and you’re in the middle of nowhere and find the kindest people who help you and trust you.
From Dunes to a Guesthouse to a New Website – in Santo Amaro (Brazil)
We drive to the end of the world, meet Bertoldo and get landcruisingadventure.com in the air. How does that work?
A Roadblock by Traffic Police in Brazil – Paying a Sweetener?
Stopped by the traffic police during a roadblock in Bélem. Are we speaking the same language as the police officer?
Car Welding in Brazil – Welding or Fiberglass Repair?
Rust is a never-ending issue with our Land Cruiser. A welder finds the creative solution of fiberglass repair where welding doesn’t work.
Car Welding in Brazil – Welding Stainless Steel for the Land Cruiser
After the aluminum welding was done, it was time for projects that required welding stainless steel. Luckily we found the right man for this.
Car Welding in Brazil – Aluminum Welding of Two Major Cracks
Aluminum welding is not a matter of course, let alone finding people who know how to do it properly. Luckily we met the Jeepeiros in Bélem.
Visit Ford’s Rubber Plantations in the Heart of the Amazon
How did the Ford Motor Company end up in the Amazon with 1 million hectares of land?
Balbina’s Manatee Research Center
A place where you can see manatees from up close is Balbina’s Manatee Research Center in north Brazil. We are lucky and get a private tour.
Shipping Your Vehicle From Brazil to French Guiana (Oiapoque River)
The bridge is finished but not yet open, so in order to drive to French Guiana you’ll need to cross a river. Here’s info on shipping your vehicle across the Oiapoque River.
Shipping Your Car Across the Amazon from Belém to Macapá – Information
Names of companies, prices for shipping + GPS Waypoints.
Crossing the Amazon on a Cargo Boat – The Experience
Crossing the 40-hour journey across the Amazon River as a stowaway? I don’t think so.
Off-Road in Northeast Brazil (part 2)
Part 2 of Off-Road in Sertão, Brazil: fixing the spare tank, driving rally terrain, hitting the start of the rainy season.
Off-Road in Northeast Brazil (part 1)
From the coast to Fazenda Lajedo de Pai Mateus: Sertão, caatinga, farms, cacti and palma, and friendly, helpful people.
Robbed in Brazil
After years of peaceful travel we encountered the other side of coin: we were robbed.
The Tarantula Road Through the Amazon
Driving through the Amazon during rain has its challenges: tarantula’s, midgets, mosquitoes and dengue.
The Toyoteiros of Salvador da Bahia – Joining a Charity Rally
A Toyoteiros Charity Rally near Salvador da Bahia, to help bring attention to the needs of the nearby village of Maracangalha.
The Adventure Sports Fair in São Paulo
One of the big events in São Paulo is the Adventure Sports Fair. We not just checked it out, but joined with a display of the Land Cruiser and our journey.
