A Jeep Safari to Kaziranga National Park (India) & Spotting One-horned Rhinos
‘That’s the signal of a tiger coming!’ Mozid Ali, our driver got all excited and turned off the engine. On our left stood a group of deer, some together, some … Read more
On the Road, Off the Road – Enjoy the Life of Overlanding
Road trips, hiking adventures, rough camping, coming across festivals and events, visiting cultural and historic sites, fixing your overland vehicle, meeting people and making friends throughout the world.
A life of overlanding is enriching in so many ways. Take a look.
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
Why we Travel – Little Treasures from the Past (Georgia)
Georgia is gold when you love sightseeing! And we have a surprise, some of the ancient tombstones in Georgia are truly stunning… UNESCO World Heritage sites, the inviting old capital … Read more
Illegal Entry in Bhutan – 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
Help in Cambodia’s Jungle – 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
Curfew 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
Battling Tiny Jungle Intruders in Thailand – 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
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
Hiking in Armenia – the Transcaucasian Trail, stage 5: Syunik Province – Jermuk to Meghri
As our followers on Facebook already know, we hiked the 861-km Transcaucasian Trail in Armenia. We divided our 39-day trek into 5 stages. Let me give you a peek at our last … Read more
Hiking in Armenia – the Transcaucasian Trail, stage 4: Vayots Dzor – Yeghegnadzor to Jermuk
As our followers on Facebook already know, we are hiking the TCT – the 861-km-long Transcaucasian Trail in Armenia. We’ve broken down this 39-day trek into 5 stages. Here’s a glimpse of … Read more
Hiking in Armenia – the Transcaucasian Trail: stage 3, across the Gegham Mountains
As our followers on Facebook already know, we are hiking the 861-km-long Transcaucasian Trail in Armenia. We’ve broken down this 39-day trek into 5 stages. Here’s a glimpse of stage 3: 6 … Read more
Hiking in Armenia – the Transcaucasian Trail: stage 2, Alaverdi – Lchashen
As our followers on Facebook already know, we are hiking the 861-km-long Transcaucasian Trail in Armenia. We’ve broken down this 39-day trek into 5 stages. Here is a glimpse of stage 2: … Read more
Hiking in Armenia – the Transcaucasian Trail: stage 1, Lake Arpi – Alaverdi
As our followers on Facebook already know we are hiking the 861-km journey Transcaucasian Trail in Armenia. We broke down the 39-day hike into 5 stages. This blog post is about stage … Read more
Hiking in Armenia – the Transcaucasian Trail (part 1, preparations)
The 2023 TCT route across Armenia traverses 861 kilometers (535 miles) of wildly diverse terrain between Armenia’s northern border at Lake Arpi and its southern border at Meghri. The route … Read more
Hiking in Kyrgyzstan – 7 days to Ala-kul Lake & Surrounding Valleys
Within thirty minutes, the blue sky had been taken over by ominous clouds. This being day 5 of our 7-day hike, it came as no surprise. This seemed to be … Read more
Tips on Long-distance Hiking the Guerrilla Trek (Nepal)
Our long-distance hike #7: 27 Days and some 300 kilometers across the remote and little traveled region west of Pokhara. As this hinterland used to be the base for the … Read more
Enjoy the Best of Road Travel in Japan: Michi no Ekis (道の駅) – Road Stations
Would you like to visit Japan and focus on places and ways of life far away from the popular tourist destinations? The places where trains and buses don’t go? Rent … Read more
Thru-Hiking, or Long-distance Hiking – an Introduction
The silence was abruptly disturbed by the hissing of the flames as Coen fired up the gas stove to prepare breakfast. This was the sign to wriggle out of my … Read more
An Overland Adventure in Tajikistan – Why Drive the Pamir Highway
Crossing high-altitude deserts with snow-capped mountains rising on the horizon, meandering through gorges along vertical rock walls. And that for 766 miles! How can that not be attractive to any overland traveler? … Read more
Hiking in Nepal, the Guerrilla Trek (Where are We, Nepal 1)
A short update since our great motorcycle adventure in India. Since we were in India, we decided to combine it with another activity on our wish list: hiking in Nepal. … Read more
Taking the Enfield across Nagaland (India)
Our three-month road trip through the Seven-sister states of India started in Assam. After our journey through Meghalaya and Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur we arrived in Nagaland, the infamous state ‘without roads‘. … Read more
Taking the Royal Enfield across Manipur (India)
Our three-month motorcycle road trip through the Seven-sister states of India started in Assam. After our journey through Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram we arrived in state #5. Our Manipur road trip is … Read more
Taking the Enfield across Mizoram (India)
Our three-month road trip through the Seven-sister states of India started in Assam. After our journey through Meghalaya and Tripura we arrived in state #4. Our Mizoram road trip consists of a … Read more
An Overland Trip to the Demilitarized Zone (South Korea)
The Demilitarized Zone divides North from South Korea via a strip of forested mountains. However, that peacefully looking landscape is hemmed in by fences and barbed wire. What goes on … Read more
Taking the Royal Enfield across Tripura (India)
Our three-month road trip through the Seven-sister states of India started in Assam. After our journey through Meghalaya, we entered Tripura. Throughout our Tripura tour we were amazed by the state’s rich … Read more
Exploring Uzbekistan’s Tien Shan Mountains
One Lada Niva or Uaz Hunter after another came bumping down the trail, the vehicles packed with people. What was going on? Weren’t we going to a super remote place … Read more
Taking the Royal Enfield across Meghalaya (India)
Our three-month road trip through the Seven-sister states of India started in Assam. After a couple of days we turned south, to state #2: Meghalaya. Where is the Key? Coen … Read more
Urban Exploration in Georgia – Abandoned Sanatoria in Tskaltubo
Ever since we started our journey in Vladivostok in eastern Russia, many towns we passed have looked pretty much the same. The architecture of one-story houses and derelict apartment buildings, … Read more
Street Art in Tbilisi (Georgia)
We thoroughly enjoyed Georgia’s capital, in particular the old town. It’s a city that invites to be explored on foot. And one of the best things was all the street … Read more
Welcome to India – Down Memory Lane in Guwahati
It was with a bit of a hesitance to step outside the gate and into the world. What would India be like? As a result of delayed flights we had … Read more
Off-road Adventures in Kazakhstan’s Deserts
The world was grey without any visible contours of clouds, making it impossible to see where the horizon separated the earth and the sky. It was a depressing start of … Read more
Why Add Central Asia to your Overland Bucket List
As the word implies, Central Asia lies in the heart of Asia. The region is surrounded by big countries among which Russia, China, and Iran. Overlanding in Central Asia entails … Read more
Meet King David the Builder – Didgori Battle Monument (Georgia)
The soft chiming of small bells resonates in the misty surroundings, taking us to the past and the stage of a decisive battle in Georgian history. The sun penetrates through … Read more
Kazakhstan Travel Budget Report – Travel Expenditures on our Road Trip
In our Kazakhstan Travel Budget Report we detail our road-trip expenditures on documentation, fuel, the Land Cruiser, camping, and more.
Kazakhstan Overland Travel Guide
Travel information for your overland journey to Kazakhstan: roads, online navigation, gas stations, camping, and much more in our Kazakhstan Travel Guide.
Kyrgyzstan Overland Travel Guide – Travel Information for Your Road Trip
Our Kyrgyzstan Travel Guide details everything for an overland journey to Kyrgyzstan: roads, fuel, maps, navigation, sim cards, Wifi, & more.
Kyrgyzstan Travel Budget Report – Travel Expenditures on our Road Trip
Our Kyrgyzstan travel budget report, detailing travel expenditures during our road trip including documents, fuel, camping, car workshops.
Finding our Way to Lake Tengiz (Off-road Kazakhstan)
It took some time to figure out whether there would be a short cut to Lake Tengiz, in Central Kazakhstan. Thanks to our friend Bauerzhan from Zheshkargan, who is an … Read more
The Ancient History of Kazakhstan at Otrar
To restore or not to restore, that’s the question… Well, I think it is at Otrar, a historical site in southern Kazakhstan. The oasis lay at the junction of important … Read more
What’s the Charm of Almaty? (Kazakhstan)
We were not sure what to think of Kazakhstan’s former capital. But then, we hadn’t seen much of it. We simply hadn’t had the time for some sightseeing in Almaty. … Read more
Why we Travel – A Surprising Wild Camp at Bartogai Lake (Kazakhstan)
I have, more or less, planned an itinerary for the next two weeks or so, focused on the southeastern lakes in Kazakhstan. I give my notes to Coen with the … Read more
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
Uzbekistan Travel Budget Report – Travel Expenditures on our Road Trip
In our Uzbekistan Budget Report we detail our road-trip expenditures on documentation, fuel, the Land Cruiser, camping, and more.
Uzbekistan Overland Travel Guide – Travel Information for Your Road Trip
Overland travel information for Kazakhstan: roads, navigation, gas stations, camping, and more in our Kazakhstan Travel Guide.
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?
Driving in Japan in Winter
Every day is a journey, and the journey is home itself ~Bashō “Yes, your tires are here waiting for you, but there are only two.” This was odd because our … Read more
The Land Cruiser Factory in Japan & the Land Cruiser Community
Japan’s enthusiastic Land Cruiser community was dedicated to making our journey in their country memorable in every possible way. Their mission was successful. They managed to get us a tour … Read more
Chengde Travel Guide (China): Transportation, Food, & Sightseeing Tips
With lots of trees and truly a relaxed atmosphere, Chengde is a lovely town to just wander the streets, zigzag through local neighborhoods, enjoy the scene, walk along the Wǔliè … 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
Driving the Legendary Roads in Patagonia
Ruta 40 is meanders for about five thousand kilometers along Argentina’s western border, through the Andes Mountains and the vast plains of Patagonia. It evokes images of the Wild West, … 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
Ji’an City Travel Guide (NE China): Transportation, Food, and Sightseeing Tips
Ji’an town is a border town in the Jilin Province in the Northeastern Corner of China, right along the border with North Korea. The nicest part of town is the … Read more
Long-Distance Hiking Gear List 4.0
Never change a winning team, they say. Tried and tested are the things we should not mess with. But as technology advances and new concepts are introduced, we have to … 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
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
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
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
Full-time Overlanding & Rock Climbing – Meet GrizzlyNBear Overland
Full time overlanding in a LandRover Defender 130 called GrizzlyNbear, rock climbing and hiking. Here’s how Leigh and Stephanie do it.
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?
Hiking in South Korea – 465 Miles on Foot Across the Baekdu-Daegan
The Baekdu-Daegan is a mountain ridge across the country and includes national park. This is the ultimate region for hiking in South Korea.
Hiking the Israel National Trail (Where Are We – Israel 1)
Hike from green northern Israel through hills and national parks to the coast south to the Negev Desert: The Israel National Trail.
Bishkek – A Place to Rest & Relax (Kyrgyzstan)
The capital of Kyrgyzstan is an ultimate destination to relax and rest from your journey. Here are places to see in Bishkek (or do nothing!).
How to Combine Careers & Overland Journeys? Marijke & Joost Share Tips
Both enjoying careers at home while loving (long-distance) journeys, Marijke and Joost share how they combine work and travel.
Tajikistan Travel Budget Report – Travel Expenditures on our Road Trip
Our Tajikistan travel budget report, detailing travel expenditures during our road trip including documents, fuel, camping, car workshops.
Why we Travel Overland – The Tuzbair Salt Lake in Kazakhstan
The freedom to drive into the wilderness and free camp amidst the Tuzbair limestone cliffs in Kazakhstan – that’s why we travel overland.
Chores when Overlanding in Uzbekistan (Where are We – Uzbekistan 2)
Overlanding in Uzbekistan brings specific challenges: finding diesel, understanding SIM Card logics, and registering on the app.
Tajikistan Overland Travel Guide – Travel Information for Your Road Trip
Travel information for your overland journey to Tajikistan: budget, roads, gas stations, camping, and more in our Tajikistan Travel Guide.
Winter in Japan – 10 Awesome Winter Activities in Hokkaido
There are lots of things to do in Hokkaido all year, but winter in Hokkaido is special: snow festivals, snow hikes, and wildlife viewing.
A Rainy Day in Aralsk; a Random Day in Overlanding – (Where are We – Kazakhstan 1)
Aralsk in Kazakhstan: once a flourishing fishing town, reduced to a non-descript place when the Aral Sea shrunk. Rain made us stay for a day.
Where to Visit Silk Road History In Termez, Uzbekistan
The Silk Road history in Uzbekistan’s southern city of Termez isn’t well known but rich in ancient cities, mosques, monasteries, mausoleums.
38 Years and New to Camping – Meet Mijke & Dennis on Their First Overland Adventure
38 Years and new to camping when setting out on a 6-month overland journey from Europe to Central Asia. How to deal with fears of camping?
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.
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.
Driving the Pamir Highway – (Where Are We – Tajikistan 1)
Among the world’s legendary overland route is the Pamir Highway, our intro into Tajikistan’s remote landscapes such as the Wakhan Corridor.
Overlanding as a Digital Nomad – How to Combine Digital Work with Travels (Overland Expertise Pool)
Travel and work, how to combine both? These digital nomad overlanders work from their cars, doing different digital work. Here’s what they do.
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.
A Religious Festival in Peru – Following the Q’ollor Ritty Pilgrimage
Q’ollor Ritty is a religious festival in Peru. We caught up with a small version of this religious celebration high in the mountains.
Ready to Explore Kyrgyzstan, A Little Bit, For Now – (Where are We – Kyrgyzstan 4)
After weeks of hard work to get the Land Cruiser in shape we are more than ready to explore Kyrgyzstan, and after a 12-day trip we want more!
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 (Brazil)
Thousands of kilometers of driving the Transamazônica (Trans-Amazonian Highway) showed the full-scale Amazon deforestation going on.
Changchun City Travel Guide (China): Transportation, Food, and Sightseeing Tips
In Changchun, visit the former home or Puyi, China’s last emperor, Bãnruò Temple, or enjoy the big city’s daily scene.
An Overland Trip to the Japan Rugby World Cup – Meet Mark & Sue
You like to do an overland trip, you want to visit the Japan Rugby World Cup, and you turn sixty. Why not combine all? Meet Mark & Sue.
Our Top Travel Destinations in Argentina
Top travel destinations in Argentina, like Iguazu Falls and Ushuaia, lie in its remotest corners. But there’s more, like Córdoba, San Juan, and Punto Tombo.
A Road Trip in Chile’s Northernmost Desert – the Altiplano
The altiplano in Chile, its northernmost desert, offers all you need for a perfect overland road trip and take in the magnitude of creation.
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?
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.
Busy in Bishkek! – Overhaul & Overlanders (Where are We – Kyrgyzstan 3)
Two months in a city, it’s unusual for us. We have things to do in Bishkek! The Land Cruiser needs an overhaul and we’ll meet overlanders.
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.
Throttle Adventures – The First Kenyan Couple to Motorcycle Around the World
Meet Wamuyu and Dos from Kenya. They started their journey in, Africa, are driving up the Pan-Am, and intend to motorcycle around the world.
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.
Back on the Road, or Not? (Where are We – Kyrgyzstan 2)
After 5 months without our Land Cruiser, it was good to see our home on wheels back in Kyrgyzstan. Yet to travel with her takes more time…
16 Years of Overlanding the World without Killing Each Other – How Do We Do It?
Living together 24/7, working and overlanding the world together… How do we create space, deal with arguments, and appreciate each other?
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.
Harbin City Travel Guide (China): Transportation, Food, and Sightseeing Tips
Tucked away in China’s northeastern corner lies the big and historical city of Harbin. Prepare your journey with this city travel guide.
Hiking in Turkey – The Carian Trail Thru-hike (Where Are We)
Hiking in Turkey is growing in popularity. The 850-km-long Carian Trail thru-hike is little known but so worth it. Let us tell you why.
