We use our various talents as a freelance duo to combine our love for adventure with work we enjoy. Sometimes described as being the ‘slowest overlanders in the world,’ we believe in making connections and staying in a place long enough to do so.
Our journey began in 2003 when we purchased an antique BJ45 Land Cruiser and began a three-year trip from our home in the Netherlands to Asia. This was followed by a nine-year trip in South America and, terminally infected by the overland bug, we shipped to the Far East and are currently in North and Central Asia.
Published Articles & Photography
Our stories and photos have been published in magazines around the world, primarily in car/4WD, food and travel magazines. Coen’s photography has been used in expositions and has appeared in various books. See the tabs below for a selection of our published work, as well as what the media has to say about us.
It has been fantastic working with you. Thank you for all the inspiring stories over the years ~Chris Cordes, Editor at Expedition Portal
Working with Karin + Coen while I was Founding Editor at The Latin Kitchen was a pleasure. Their writing and photography talents worked in sync to create beautiful slideshows on the bounty of South American culinary heritage and tradition. Adept at pitching relevant ideas, open-minded and collaborative in the editorial process, and receptive to feedback, I hold this team in high regard. ~Marie Elena Martinez, Founding Editor of The Latin Kitchen
Awards & Mentions
- In 2013, Expedition Portal awarded us the Overlander of the Year award.
- Our website has been listed on Rise Global’s Top 1000 Travel Blogs list since 2015.
- Landcruising Adventure was selected for Fathom Away’s Top 24 Best Travel Blogs & Websites 2017.
Find us here or contact us at info [at] landcruisingadventure [dot] com
Most of our articles in Car & 4WD magazines are first-person on-the-road stories that often take place in little-traveled regions. Many of them focus on off-roading, culture and/or meeting people. Among other topics featured: Living on the road 24/7, Landcruiser Communities, and technical-related stories about our Land Cruiser or characteristic local vehicles.
All photos are accompanied by our photos.
Writing & Photography for 4WD Magazine (the Netherlands, print, in Dutch)
Since 2006 we have monthly contributed with a six-page feature. The last three are:
- Dec 2022 – De Zijderoute in Tadzjikistan
- Feb 2023 – Engelen bestaan (Tadzjikistan)
- April 2023 – De grens over (Uzbekistan)
Writing & Photography for Auto Clever Camping (Germany, print, in German)
Since 2021 we have regularly contributed with an article. The last three are:
- Jan 2023 – Camping amidst Uzbekistan’s ancient history
- April 2023 – Winter Camping amidst Fortresses (Uzbekistan)
- June 2023 – The Fabulous Mangystau Plateau (Kazakhstan)
Writing & Photography for Toyota Trails (United States, print & online)
Since 2007 we have contributed with one or two stories per year. The last three are:
- Winter 2022 – How to Exit Central Asia
- Winter 2021 – Driving Through Forest Fires on the Amur Highway (Russia)
- Summer 2020 – Where are the Rock Paintings (Brazil)
Writing & Photography for OutdoorX4 (United States, print)
Since 2015 we have regularly contributed with stories. The last two are:
- Nov 2020 – Where does the Road End (Peru)
- Oct 2020 – Introduction to Thru-Hiking
Toyota Cruisers & Trucks (United States, print & online)
Since 2018 we have contributed with several stories. The last two are:
- Summer 2020 – Exploring a Little Corner of Lake Titicaca (Peru)
- December 2019 – Overlanding in Japan’s Typhoon Season
Overland Adventures Magazine (United States, print)
New in 2020, we have contributed to the first issue:
- Winter 2020 – When Gear Fails, there are Helping Hands (Turkey)
Writing & Photography for Auto Bild Allrad (Germany, print, in German)
From 2009-2021 we monthly contributed with a column. The last two were:
- Sep 2021 – Santa Claus in Kazakhstan
- Oct 2021 – 18 Years of Landcruising Adventure – a Flashback
Writing & Photography for 4×4 Magazine (United Kingdom, print)
We contributed with several stories. The last two were:
- February 2017 – Lost in Laos
- October 2016 – Guyana’s Gold Coast
Writing & Photography for Overlander (Brazil, print, in Portuguese)
We contributed with several stories. The last two were:
- April 2017 – Indispensáveis ou supérfluos
- April 2016 – Aventura ou Loucura?
Our stories were also published in: Gazoline (France), Quattroruote (Italy), 4WD Toyota Owner (United States), 4×4 Magazine (Japan), WYPRAWY 4×4 and Landcruiser Adventure Club (Poland), 4×4 Activ (Belgium), 4×4 Magazine (Hungary), 4×4 Magazine (Malaysia), and the Surinaamse Auto Rally Klub magazine (Suriname).
(updated: June 2023)
1. TRAVEL & ADVENTURE/EXPEDITION MAGAZINES
Writing & Photography for Overland Journal (United States, print)
Since 2015 we have contributed on a regular basis. The last three are:
- Spring 2023 – Uzbekistan – destination piece
- Spring 2022 – How to ship an overland vehicle
- Fall 2022 – 1400 miles of bad roads and 3 days of sailing through the Siberian wilds
Writing & Photography for Expedition Portal (online)
Since 2014 we have regularly contributed with overland stories and information pieces for overlanders. The last three are:
- June 2023 – Spotting the One-Horned Rhinoceros in Kaziranga National Park – destination piece
– view article - Oct 2022 – Khiva, Uzbekistan – destination piece view article
- July 2021 – In Search of Solitude – Heading into the Mountains of Uzbekistan – view article
Writing & Photography for Explorer Magazin (Germany, print, in German & English)
Since 2015 we have contributed with several stories. The last two are:
- May 2019 – Records of the Gobi Desert’s ancient Inhabitants
- May 2019 – Amarbayasgalant Khiid
Writing & Photography for Living Overland (online)
- Januari 2019 – Traversing the Great Plains of Venezuela: Los Llanos – view article
- November 2018 –Exploring the Wilderness around Vladivostok – view article
Writing & Photography for Adventure Travel (print)
- September 2019 – Hiking the Jordan Trail
- Januari 2019 – Trapped in a Monastery; Hiking the 750-kilometre Baekdu-daegan Mountain Trail in South Korea
Writing & Photography for Fodors (online)
- March 2019 – Siberian Landscapes – view article
Writing & Photography for Far and Wide (online)
- November 2018 – The Best Places in South America to Watch Wildlife – view article
Writing & Photography for BBC Travel (online)
- November 2014 – The Road Transforming the Amazon – view article
Writing & Photography for Atlas Obscura (online)
- August 2015 – The Transportation Camp of Papillon (French Guiana) – view article
- December 2014 – Lajedo de Pai Mateus (Brazil) – view article
- September 2014 – Caverna da Torrinha (Brazil) – view article
Writing & Photography for Paste Magazine Travel (online)
- January 2017 – 7 Reasons to Visit Colombia in 2017 – view article
Writing & Photography for Inside Himalayas (online)
Since January 2017 we have contributed with several stories. The last three are:
- August 2017 – Reaching the End of the World in Sikkim – view article
- May 2017 – FAQs about traveling in the mountains of Pakistan – view article
- April 2017 – 5 Must-do Experiences in the Pakistan Himalayas – view article
Writing & Photography for Go Nomad (online)
We contributed destination pieces. The last three are:
- December 2016 – The DMZ without a guide (South Korea) – view article
- October 2015 – Hiking the Amazon Forest of La Selva Jungle Lodge (Ecuador) – view article
- January 2015 – Sky Biking in the Cloud Forest of the Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador – view article
Writing & Photography for Matador Network (online)
We contributed destination stories and photos essays, some of which have been translated and republished on Matadornetwork.es and Matadornetwork.br. The last three are:
- July 2015 – Camping in Argentina’s remote wilderness – view article
- June 2015 – 9 Eye-popping mountain passes in South America – view article
- February 2015 – 13 Places in South America where you’ll be dwarfed by nature – view article
Our travel stories were also published in: Porthole Cruise Magazine (United States), Mariner Magazine (United States), and on: Buckettripper, Suite 101, Trazzler, Indie Travel Podcast, and De Volkskrant travel blog (The Netherlands).
2. FOOD MAGAZINES
Writing & Photography for The Latin Kitchen (online)
We contributed more than 70 stories and photo galleries. Among the last three were:
- August 2017 – Meet the Makers of the Best Ice Cream in Peru
- March 2017 – Take a Food Tour of Bolivia’s Annual Urkupiña Festival
- February 2017 – What is Peruvian Rock Salt
Writing & Photography for New Worlder (online)
- June 2016 – Coffee culture; Brazil’s cafezinho – view article
Writing & Photography for Paste Magazine Food (online)
We contributed stories and photo essays. The last three are:
- July 2017 – Meet Michi no Ekis, Japan’s Road Stations – view article
- May 2017 – 6 Conveniently Delicious snacks for your Japanese road trips – view article
- February 2017 – For anosmics: cooking and tasting offer daily challenges – view article
Writing & Photography for Eat Your World (online)
- June 2016 – Finding Local Food in a Korean Home – view article
3. OTHER WRITING & PHOTOGRAPHY VENUES
The Write Life (online)
- May 2016 – Enjoying Life on the Road? 7 Ways to Do More Travel Writing
Bevrijde Wereld (NGO Belgium)
Six articles and 500 photos detailing the work and working environment in agricultural communities supported by NGO Bevrijde Wereld
- Example: Wij die onze eigen fabriek beheren – view article
MacFan (the Netherlands)
- Our experiences with a PowerBook
(updated: June 2023)
The Culture Trip (quarterly magazin)
- Photos used for a feature on a Papillon story, French Guiana (June 2019)
Defying the norm; Overlanding Tales from Women on the Road, by Paula Dear (August 2018)
- The article’s feature photo and other photos accompany Paula Daer’s story about the book I can, I will; Women Overlanding the World – view article
I can, I will; Women Overlanding the World, by Sunny Eaton, Laurie Holloway, and Karin Balsley (September 2018)
- A series of photos accompany the book’s interview with Karin-Marijke about their ongoing overland journey – see the book here
Great Hiking Trails of the World: 80 Trails, 75,000 Miles, 38 Countries, 6 Continents, by Karen Berger (September 2017)
- 8 photos of the Fitz Roy Region in Argentina and the Baekdu Daegan Mountain Ridge in South Korea – see the book here
International Photo Festival in Saint-Petersburg, Russia (October 2017)
- Theme: ‘100 Wonders of the World’
- Featured: photo of the Death Road in Bolivia.
Steve Huff Photo (August 2016)
- Featured in the Daily Inspiration Series: The Baekdu Daegan (South Korea) – view photos.
Pro Motor (ANWB motorcycle magazine in the Netherlands, June 2015)
- Photos of a custom-made BMW R1100GS with sidecar.
Laguna Verde by Juan Cristóbal Quiroga (2011)
- 4 photos of Laguna Verde and Laguna Colorada.
Photos for Bevrijde Wereld (a Belgium NGO working with local, agricultural NGOs throughout the world)
- Assignment: 500 photographs of agricultural activities in six rural communities supported by Bevrijde Wereld, to be used for brochures, marketing purposes, and expositions.
Photo exposition in Córdoba, Argentina (2009)
- Exclusive photo exposition of Landcruising Adventure.
Newspaper The Observer (2011)
- Featured: A portrait of Ricardo Semler as part of an interview.
SteveHuffphoto (September 2011)
- Featured in the Daily Inspiration Series: Games – view photo.
(updated: October 2019)
Omnitraveler.nl (December 2018)
Ruim 15 jaar op reis in een oude Land Cruiser – hoe doe je dat – view article
Lauren Pauwell (August 2017)
Tips For Venturing Off The Beaten Path
Travel Jaunts (July 2017)
Travel Tips and Favorite Destination – view article
Divergent Travelers (December 2016)
34 Amazing South America Experiences – view article
Asia Cruise News (December 2016)
20 Best Small Towns in the Americas You’ve Never Heard Of
Miss Tam Chiak (July 2016)
Travel Bloggers revealed their last dish they’d like to have – view article
The Roaming Renegades (March 2016)
Best Vegetarian Dishes around the World – view article
Solitary Wanderer (March 2015)
Exploring the Galápagos – view article
A Luxury Travel Blog (December 2014)
My Travel Affairs (October 2014)
Language Barrier in Pakistan – view article
The Holidaze (April 2014)
How Long-term Travel Changes People Forever
Expedition Portal (May 2014)
Financing Extended Overland Trips: How Do They Do It – view article
BootsnAll (April 2014)
A Dozen Reasons Why – view article
Vagablogging (April 2014)
Road Tripping Brazil: Traveling down the Transamazônica – view article
Treepot Travels (April 2014)
Top Hikes from Around the World; Chutes de Voltaire (French Guiana)
Global Help Swap (April 2014)
Visiting an Awarak Community in Guyana – view article
Wanderlusters (April 2014)
Travel Mémoir; Camping in Quito
A Luxury Travel Blog (April 2014)
Treepot Travels (April 2014)
Wildlife Encounters From Around The World; Sloth (French Guiana)
Travel Photo Discovery (April 2014)
Celebrating National Parks around the world (Earth Day’s series) – view photos
(updated: December 2018)
(updated: June 2022)