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
Overland Travel in South America
With 13 countries connected through dozens of borders that require no difficult or expensive nor extensive paperwork for your overland vehicle, overland travel in South America is attractive.
Drive across the vast plains of Patagonia, watch wildlife along Argentina’s shore and hike in Chile’s marvelous Andean Mountains. Take a road trip to the lesser visited Paraguay and Uruguay.
Take your overland vehicle across the Andean Mountains of Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela, following the much-traveled Pan-American Highway.
The (north)eastern side of South America calls for overland adventure at its best: the beaches and Amazon Rainforest in Brazil, and the tucked-away but fascinating and beautiful countries of French Guiana, Suriname, and Guyana along South America’s northern shore.
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
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 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
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
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
Bake Your Own Bread! Are You Nuts? – Our Coleman Camp Oven (+ Bread Recipe)
Why Buy a Coleman Camp Oven? Is it worth the investment, the space it takes in the car? After 10 years we bought one, and here’s why.
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?
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.
Guyana’s Tapirs
Ever heard of Guyana’s Tapirs? Take a look, they are quite a sight. But they are not at all what you’d expect. No wildlife, but cars!
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.
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.
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?
The Land Cruiser Restoration in Bolivia (4) – Our Home is Back on its Wheels
The Land Cruiser Restoration is coming to an end. Almost 100 days since we disassembled the Land Cruiser, we have our home on wheels back.
Renault 4s in Colombia – Colombia’s ‘Faithful Friend’ (Amigo Fiel)
olombia is home to many old Renault 4s and Coen is a happy man. News in 2019 about the prototype of an electric, convertible e-Plein Air.
The Land Cruiser Restoration in Bolivia (3) – Car Part Shopping and Conquering Hurdles
The Land Cruiser renovation is progressing with difficulty. Bureaucratic hurdles, renegotations and car part shopping in La Paz.
The Land Cruiser Restoration in Bolivia (2) – Cultural Differences, Car Welding and Engine Testing
Is it miscommunication, cultural differences, or something else? Our Land Cruiser Restoration in La Paz, Bolivia, quickly goes pear-shaped.
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.
The Land Cruiser Restoration in Bolivia (1) – Starting the Overhaul
After 7 years on the road, part of the chassis broke off. A restoration of the Land Cruiser was required and we found a workshop in Bolivia.
Tips for Overland Camping at Salar de Uyuni (Bolivia)
An ultimate overland adventure in South America is exploring the world’s largest salt flats and enjoying an overland camp on Salar de Uyuni.
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.
Why Drive the Pan American Highway – Overland the Americas
Driving from North America to South America is popular. Here overlanders answer the question why they drive the Pan-American Highway.
A Photographic Journey through the Cloud Forest in Ecuador
Giant snails, army ants, red creepers, and walking palm trees are among the beauties you will find in the cloud forest in Ecuador – a photo essay.
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.
The First Dakar Rally in South America – a Flashback
A flashback to the first Dakar Rally in South America. In the company of Argentineans we found a perfect spot to watch the spectacle.
New Year’s Eve in Ecuador – Effigies, Cleansing, and Fire Works
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.
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…
5 of our Favorite Overland Camping Spots in Patagonia
Argentineans and Chileans are campers so it’s easy to find beautiful, remote camping spots in Patagonia. Here’s our top 5 places to wild camp.
The Paucartambo Festival in Peru: Masked Devils, the Virgin and Everything in Between
One of Peru’s most authentic, dramatic, fun and spectacular festivals: the Paucartambo Festival, with 17 traditional troupes honoring the Virgin of Carmen.
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.
Overland Shipping – How to Ship a Car (with specifics for South America)
You can ship your vehicle per container of per RoRo. How does car shipment work? Here are ins and outs on overland shipping.
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.
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
Don’t skip Paraguay on Your South America trip. Here is Why.
Paraguay has more than enough to offer for overlanders to check it out.
10 Experiences You Can Only Have in the Guianas
Rocket launches, sloths, winti rituals, gold mines and car rallies are among the experiences that make traveling to the Guianas unique.
11 Ultimate Rough Camps for Overlanders in Argentina
Overland camping in Argentina with a private vehicle amidst amazing scenery. What’s there not to like? Here 11 top overland campsites.
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.
9 Dramatic Mountain Passes in South America
The Andes Mountains covers 7 countries and 4,300 miles. Here are 9 mind-blowing mountain passes in South America that we crossed.
Shipping the Land Cruiser from Suriname to South Korea – Part 1
Information and procedures about getting our car shipped from Suriname.
Suriname Travel Guide – Travel Information for your Road Trip
Border crossing, documents, sightseeing tips, road conditions, ferry crossings, and much more in our Suriname Travel Guide.
Remodeling the Land Cruiser (part 3) – Woodwork in Suriname
This is part 3 of a 3-series story of the third overhaul on the Land Cruiser and how we remodeled the car with a water tank, sink, and a whole … Read more
The Overhaul in the Guianas (part 2) – From Water Canisters to a Water Tank & Sink
After 12.5+ years on the road we switched from water canisters to a water tank and sink. Here’s how we did it.
The Overhaul in Guyana (part 1) – Welding the Land Cruiser
To get the Land Cruiser’s bodywork welded was the first challenge in the overhaul. In Guyana we succeeded, sort of: meet the 5 welders.
Overlanding in Guyana – Tips on Where to Go
“Guyana? Where is that?” “Guy… what?” “Is that an island in the Pacific?” Clearly, Guyana is not the best-known country in the world, and even among South Americans you’ll find many … Read more
Owru Yari in Suriname – Blasting Away Evil Spirits
Suriname’s Owru Yari in photos, a unique event in the world.
Guyana Overland Travel Guide – Travel Information for your Road Trip
Here’s our Guyana Overland Travel Guide with information on border crossing, money matters, road conditions, roadmaps & gas stations and much more.
Impressions of Georgetown (Guyana)
Architecture, transportation, food and people: there’s enough to see, watch and admire here.
Venezuela Travel Guide – Travel Information for your Road Trip
Here’s your Overland Travel Guide for Venezuela: border crossing, money matters, road conditions, roadmaps & gas stations and much more travel information.
Meet the Venezuelans!
One of things that makes any journey to Venezuela unique is its incredibly kind, helpful and hospitable people…
Accommodation & Overland Camping in Venezuela
Paid accommodation, staying with locals and where to go overland camping in Venezuela, including GPS waypoints.
Where The Road Ends (Venezuela); a Boat Trip in the Orinoco Delta
What to do when the road ends? Take a boat, find a guide and explore the Orinoco Delta in Venezuela.
Overlanding in Venezuela
Overlanding in Venezuela: making new friends and becoming part of Destinos Inteligentes for a weekend.
Our Favorite Places & Landscapes in Argentina
Our journey in Argentina took about a year. Here we share a number of stories on our trip.
The Ultimate Road Trip in Venezuela
For those who love off-roading to the back of beyond, add Pauji to your list to enjoy an incredible road trip in Venezuela.
Brazil Overland 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
Venezuela, Third Impressions: The Gran Sabana
Our #1 destination in Venezuela: the Gran Sabana. Lots of space, tranquility, off-road and rough camp opportunities.
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.
Traversing Los Llanos in Colombia
We crossed Los Llanos in Colombia, a spectacular 6-day road trip across vast plains with cattle, wildlife and oil business.
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.
Colombia Travel Guide – Travel Information for your Road Trip
The Colombia Travel Guide details border crossings, money matters, documentations, road conditions, safety issues, and more.
Accommodation & Overland Camping in Colombia
Updated: GPS Waypoints for campgrounds and rough camps in Colombia, including in Los Llanos.
Taking Risks? – A Road Trip to Chocó Region in Colombia
Where’s the line between being foolish and adventurous? Getting the best info we could, we decided to drive to the Chocó, in Colombia.
Academia 4×4 Duel of Couples in Bogotá
We met Academia 4×4’s founder in Bogotá and joined him for one of the fun and exciting competitions he organized: the Duel of Couples.
Having Fun on the Road – The Amagá Railroad Bridge (Colombia)
A photo somewhere on the Internet was enough reason to check it out ourselves: the Amagá railroad bridge, south of Medellín. Like in other South American countries, once flourishing railroad systems … Read more
Problem Solving on the Road (part 3) – The Last Bolts
Part 3 in the series Problem Solving on the Road, this time focused on the car workshop in Quito, Ecuador.
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.
The Workshop Iguana 4×4 – Artistic Details (Bógota, Colombia)
A workshop is more than a collection of cars that need to be fixed. In fact, you could see it as a place of art.
Reasons to Visit Cali, Colombia – Sightseeing & Street Life
Cali, in Colombia, is known for salsa and nightlife, but there are other reasons to visit this vibrant city. Enjoy streetlife and sightseeing.
Accommodation & Overland Camping in Ecuador
We completed our tips and GPS Waypoints on accommodation & camping in Ecuador.
Ecuador Travel Guide – Travel Information for your Road Trip
The Ecuador Overland Travel Guide details money matters, budget, workshops, fuel & roadmaps, road conditions, our travel budget, sightseeing, and more.
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.
Accommodation & Overland Camping in Peru
An overview of our paid accommodations, staying with locals, and where to go overland camping in Peru, including GPS waypoints.
From Landcruising to Seacruising – The Galápagos Islands
We swap our landcruising adventure for a Galápagos cruise and to see whether seacruising would for us.
Ecuador – Organic Markets & Coffee, Vegetarian Restaurants and More
A couple of tips on where to find organic markets and vegetarian restaurants in Ecuador.
Peru Travel Guide – Travel Information for your Road Trip
In the Peru Travel Guide you’ll find details about money matters, budget, workshops, fuel & roadmaps, road conditions, travel budget, sightseeing, and more.
Peruvian Cuisine – One of the World’s Best Foods?
Ceviche, pisco sour, huancaina, chicha, choclo, choco are all Peruvian dishes, but do we find the Peruvian cuisine is on of the world’s best foods?
Off-roading and Rough Camping at the Páramo of Zuleta (Ecuador)
From a luxurious stay at Hacienda Zuleta in Ecuador we returned to the wilderness: the páramo in the Andes Mountains.
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.
Problem Solving on the Road (part 2) – A Good Car Workshop in Ecuador
Problem solving on the road, at a car workshop in Ecuador to be exact, continues with stories on idler shafts, gearbox dismantles, and tires.
Problem Solving on the Road (part 1) – Car Repairs in Peru & Ecuador
It started with an odd sound, it ended with new leaf-springs, and the transfer box taken down. Here’s part 1 of our car repairs in Ecuador.
Some Nut with a Loose Screw – Car Mechanics in Ecuador
As Coen inspected wheel nuts on Ecuadorian vehicles he noticed many were missing; what does this say about car mechanics?
7 National Parks in Ecuador to Add to Your Overland Trip
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.
Need a Workshop in Peru? Check out Fire Wheels in Lima
Weird sounds and friction came and went for years. To get to the bottom of this we visited a workshop in Peru: Fire Wheels workshop in Lima.
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?
Natural Food Stores & Organic Markets in Peru
Where to find organic markets in Peru, as well as natural health food stores.
