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
Making Friends on the Road
Overlanding is never just about driving from A to B. It’s about staying in places, visiting sites, enjoying the outdoors, rough camping. Meeting people and making friends is a super important part of your overland trip. It’s guaranteed to leave you with the best memories of your journey.
One thing we experience and continuously hear from other overlanders is how many kind, open, helpful and hospitable people there are throughout the world.
To share that beautiful part of humankind, we like to share some of these encounters here with you. Enjoy!
Meeting Women in Pakistan – Book Sample from ‘Forever Off Track’
The upcoming book Forever Off Track chronicles Karin-Marijke and Coen’s remarkable 3.5-year overland journey from Europe to Southeast Asia in a rugged Land Cruiser. Join them as they step out … Read more
Iranian Hospitality Culture – Book Sample from ‘Forever Off Track’
The upcoming book Forever Off Track chronicles Karin-Marijke and Coen’s remarkable 3.5-year overland journey from Europe to Southeast Asia in a rugged Land Cruiser. Join them as they step out … Read more
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
Life in the Chaco, Argentina’s Wilderness
Snakes and caimans are very much part people’s lives in the Chaco, Argentina’s wilderness home to indigenous people. How do they live?
Asian Wok – An Oyster Mushroom Stir-fry Dish
Prepared in a kitchen or on a camp stove during your overland or camping trip, this oyster mushroom stir-fry is easy, quick and delicious.
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.
Books on Overlanding – Meet these Fabulous Overlanding Authors
A list of popular books on overlanding by car or motorcycle: around the world, through the Americas, and in Africa, Asia and Europe.
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.
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.
Being Spoiled at the Romance Factory (Where are We – South Korea 11)
Romance Factory in South Korea saved our day, our trip, and potentially lots of other vehicles – they fixed the car’s failing brakes.
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.
Thank You Japan!
What a journey it has been! 9 months, 11 islands, 12,000 kilometers from Kyushu in the south to Hokkaido in the north. We kept you updated through our Where are … Read more
The Story of Sponsoring, Gifts & Sharing
I could have added this topic to the Frequently Asked Questions. People often want to know if companies are sponsoring us. However, I realized that there is much more to say … Read more
Of Course You Can Hike a 465-mile Mountain Trail!
I was giving up. I didn’t want to do this anymore. My clothes were soaked with sweat, my legs and arms covered in scratches from overgrowth taller than I was. … Read more
A Glance into the Lives of the Mennonites in Paraguay
We are lucky to have a peek into the lives of the Mennonites in Paraguay, in a moderate community as well as a conservative community.
Visiting the Land Cruiser Factory & Automobile Museum (Where Are We – Japan 9)
The Land Cruiser returned the factory where it was built in 1984: Toyota Auto Body, in Toyota City. Next, the Toyota Automobile Museum.
Watching a Glassblower in Japan at Work (Where Are We – Japan 8)
Peter Ivy is an American glassblower in Japan, running his own studio in Toyama. We were his guests and saw him work his art.
Exploring Honshu Island & Replacing the Clutch (Where Are We – Japan 6)
As we weave our way through urbanized Honshu, we stop in Hiroshima, make new friends and kill the clutch in the middle of the highway.
Visiting Kyushu Island & Friendee Auto Workshop (Where are We – Japan 4)
The Land Cruiser returned to its country of birth, Japan, where on Kyushu Island we are spoiled by Friendee Auto Workshop.
Loving Kyushu Island & Our First Fender Bender (Where Are We – Japan 3)
November 29, 2016. We make new friends, admire hellish-looking ponds, and have our first car accident in 13 years on the road.
Thank You South Korea!
When writing our last newsletter (Yes, I want to receive it too!) I was reminiscing about our 6-month stay in South Korea and started thanking people whom had helped us in … Read more
Hiking the Baekdu-daegan Mountain Ridge (Where Are We – South Korea 9)
700+kms of hiking the Baekdu-daegan in South Korea, may be the most challenging yet inspiring way to travel here.
A Visa Run to Tsushima Island (Where Are We – Japan 1)
How a quick visa run to Tsushima Island, Japan, turns into a 24-hour, challenging trip due to bad weather, until you meet that angel.
Sightseeing Seoul (Where Are We – South Korea 8)
One week of sightseeing Seoul: the Olympic Park, the Bongeunsa Temple, Royal Tombs, Korea’s National Museum and the Korean War Memorial.
Visiting Seoul (Where Are We – South Korea 4)
Starting our Landcruising Adventure on a new continent, South Korea has the honor of being our first step in the Far East.
Meet the Venezuelans!
One of things that makes any journey to Venezuela unique is its incredibly kind, helpful and hospitable people…
Venezuela, First Impressions: Los Llanos
Staying with indigenous people, welcomed in a workshop, invited to visit hatos and being part of one of the country’s biggest festivals. Yes, we like Venezuela.
A World of Oil and Indigenous People (Ecuador)
The 120-km-long Vía Auca goes deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon. We indadvertedly leave the main road and meet the Huoarani indigenous people.
First Impressions of Ecuador – Destruction & Hope
Our first impressions of Ecuador give reason for despair as well as hope. Who to blame for all the deforestation and can the damage be undone?
Meet Julie, Jean Baptiste and their 1977 Citroën 2CV Fourgonette
You think you need a 4WD to drive the Americas? Julie & J.B. show that you don’t. They drove in beautifully modified Citroën 2CV Fourgonette!
From No-gos to Paradise
Sometimes we’re not in harmony with ourselves, each other, or our surroundings. And then, suddenly, everything changes…
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?
