Venezuela, Third Impressions: The Gran Sabana
Our #1 destination in Venezuela: the Gran Sabana. Lots of space, tranquility, off-road and rough camp opportunities.
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.
Venezuela, Second Impressions: The Andes Mountains
The Andes Mountains: stunning, friendly, clean, and pleasant temperatures. What’s there not to like?
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.
5 Awesome Off-the-Beaten-Track Road Trips in Colombia
Away from the Pan Americana, driving in Colombia is spectacular through remote regions. Here are our 5 favorite road trips in Colombia.
Taking Risks? – A Trip to Colombia’s Chocó Region
When we were in Medellín we originally had the idea to directly return to Bogotá. Until we studied the map. “Why not take this loop via Ciudad de Bolívar to Quibdó … Read more
Having Fun on the Road – The Amagá Railroad Bridge (Colombia)
Hey there, do you like this post? Consider supporting us on Patreon so we can continue sharing great content with you. Enjoy the ride! A photo somewhere on the Internet … Read more
Signboards in Pakistan
Enjoy an impression of Pakistan through road signs, bill boards and other texts found along the way.
Boating to and around La Selva Eco Lodge in Ecuador
The treasure of La Selva Eco Lodge in Ecuador is that you can only reach it by boat, plus watching animal life around the lodge is done by boat as well.
Signboards in Iran – Religious & Western Influences
Signboards in Iran are intriguing: the influence of Khomeini is visible, what do all those birds mean, and what about western penetration?
Reasons to visit Cali, Colombia
Cali is a city in Colombia known for its salsa and night life. We didn’t see any of this but enjoyed our stay for many other reasons.
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.
The Border Crossing of San Miguel (Ecuador – Colombia)
We crossed the little-used border crossing of San Miguel between Ecuador and Colombia, and drove across Putumayo to Mocoa.
From Landcruising to Seacruising – The Galápagos Islands
We swap our landcruising adventure for a Galápagos cruise and to see whether seacruising would for us.
Off-roading and Rough Camping at the Páramo of Zuleta
We off-road to the wilderness and rough camp at the protected páramo of the Zuleta community in the Andes Mountains at 4,000 meters.
Road Travel in Peru, Part 2 – Paracas, Lima, Cordillera Blanca, Huanchaco, Cajamarca
Road Travel in Peru continues with photos on and along the road from Arequipa to Lima via Paracas, plus the Cordillera Blanca and Cajamarca region.
Road Travel Peru (Part 1) – Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Arequipa
Photos and impressions of Landcruising Adventure from the Bolivian border to the Sacred Valley, Cusco and Arequipa.
Natural Beauty – National Parks in Ecuador
Driving from south to north we traverse a couple of national parks in Ecuador. Hiking around volcanoes and crater lakes, and the visit of a deer and fox.
The Three Kings Celebration in Saraguro, Ecuador
Saraguro is the centre of an indigenous community in Ecuador. Check out its annual Three Kings Celebration on January 6.
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?
New Year’s Eve in Ecuador
Fire works, driving around with effigies and burning them at night, having your body cleansed with herbs and an egg – all is part of New Year’s Eve in Ecuador.
Peru’s Historical Past & Beach Pleasures – From the Cordilleras Blancas to Huanchaco
Impressive ruins, mountains without tops, and a beach with sunny weather; a nice mixture in north Peru.
Travels in Peru – Lima, Mountains, & Ruins
Part 2 on our Travels in Peru: chores & friends in Lima, exploring fantastic mountainous regions and sightseeing in Chavin.
South Peru – a Tumor, an Earthquake and lots of Desert
South Peru brings a couple of scary moments: how serious is that tumor, and will the rock tumbling down that vertical wall hit our Land Cruiser?
From Hash to Trail Running, to Marathon?
How we’re getting back in shape? From the Hash in Suriname to trail running in Peru to a running event in Arica, Chile. What’s next?
Following Roads & Rivers in Bangladesh – a Photo Book
The story behind the creation of a photo book featuring Bangladesh, a country of rickshaws, rice & jute, historical wealth, and beautiful people.
Machu Picchu Through Coen’s Lens
There are millions of pictures of Machu Picchu. What elements did Coen capture on camera?
Peru, a New Landcruising Adventure
Landcruising Adventure in Peru starts at Lake Titicaca, characterized by bucolic scenes, beautiful colonial churches and a Temple of Fertility.
Overland Road Trip – From La Paz to Copacabana (Bolivia) and Peru
It is time for a new overland road trip, leaving Bolivia, via Copacabana at Lake Titicaca, and crossing the border to our next country: Peru.
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!
The Death Road – Driving the World’s Most Dangerous Road
We decided to check out the Most Dangerous Road in the World, the Death Road. Is it really that dangerous? Where was everybody?
On the End of the Line – The Train Cemetery of Uyuni
An ambitions project of a railroad through Bolivia fell to pieces. All there is left is the train cemetery outside Uyuni, for all to see.
Creatures on the Road in South America
Time for a smile: a random selection of animals we’ve come across in South America.
Talking to Birds at Biocentro Güembe in Eastern Bolivia
To talk to birds, visit the beautiful animal sanctuary with a bird dome for a 120 birds caught in smuggling like macaws, parrots, toucans.
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.
Windshield Views From Asia
Windshield Views from Asia give a peek of landscapes, off-roads, animals, details, and a lot of other things during our overland journey to Vietnam.
How Do You Get From Dunes to a Guesthouse to a New Website?
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?
Ford’s Rubber Plantations in 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.
Coen Goes Birdwatching in Guyana
The Rupununi Savanna of Guyana is home to many birds. Coen tries to capture them.
Do We Have Enough Diesel – Blockades in Guyana
There are blockades in Guyana and we have to calculate how much diesel we have, and how much more we need Or can we get to Mahdia after all?
Boating to the Warappa Kreek and Colonial Plantations in Suriname
A highlight in Suriname: A boat trip to remnants of Suriname’s colonial plantation history in and around the Warappa Kreek.
Challenges of a Car Rally in Suriname
The 18-hour SOL Adventure Rally and the 4-day Savanna Rally focus on the savanna of Suriname. We joined the dozens of teams and conquered our own challenges.
Hashing in Suriname (and the World)
The Hash House Harriers is a running club that exists worldwide. We are introduced to hashing in Suriname, and learn there’s much more to it than running.
A Sampula Party with Kali’na Amerindians in French Guiana
Being invited for a local sampula party not only is an honor; it’s fun.
Nature’s Majesty – Watching Sea Turtles in French Guiana
One of the most impressive sights in South America has been watching sea turtles in French Guiana: leatherbacks, green turtles and olive turtles.
Hiking in French Guiana – Watch out for Snakes
Guide de Guyane, by Philippe Boré, brought us to unexpected places. We loved hiking in French Guiana, with trails full of wildlife as well as historic sites.
Back to Europe?
Europe in South America: French Guiana. It has the euro and lots of good wine and cheese. It’s also on a major drug trafficking route – how safe is it?
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.
The Tarantula Road Through the Amazon
Driving through the Amazon during rain has its challenges: tarantula’s, midgets, mosquitoes and dengue.
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.
Bolivia Festivals – Hurling Sheep for Fun?
Would you hurl sheep around for fun? During a religious festival in Bolivia we saw it’s a regional tradition, part of a celebration to honor San Santiago.
Blessing of the Land Cruiser in Copacabana, Bolivia
After the Land Cruiser’s overhaul we take it to Copacabana, Bolivia. There, right along Lake Titicaca our overland vehicle gets is blessing.
The Altiplano of North Chile
Cruising the Altiplano of North Chile, which is characterized by llamas, vicuñas, ceremonial villages and colorful landscapes.
The Rains Have Started – How Long Will the 1,000-km Journey Take?
Are we in northeast Bolivia? Some things look very Asian, even the tropical forests around the World’s Most Dangerous Road.
Laguna Colorada – A Washboarded World of Colored Lakes
Overlanding through one of South America’s most stunning regions with Laguna Colorada, Salar de Uyuni, Fumaroles and Volcanoes.
In Search Of Franciscan Churches in Paraguay
The fun was the combination of the two: finding them and studying them: Franciscan churches in and around Asunción.
Impressions of Uruguay (part 2)
In part 2 of Impressions of Uruguay we travel to Montevideo and explore the countryside up to the coast of Punto Diablo.
Impressions of Uruguay (part 1)
Tranquility is what summons up our impressions of Uruguay. Lovely would work as well
Carnival in Gualeguaychu, Argentina
Carnival in Argentina, can it compete with Brazil? Maybe not, but it does come close.
