Scott Brady and Matt Scott look back on 2023 and discuss the Expedition Portal Overander of the Year Award winner and the best new 4WD of 2023. Matt and Scott share their favorite gear of the year and showcase a few new products from small businesses. 

2023 In Review: Overlander of the Year, Best New Gear, and Looking Forward to 2024

The Overland Journal Podcast features the travelers, topics, and news related to the overlanding community and industry. This podcast is hosted by Scott Brady, Ashley Giordano, and Matt Scott. This podcast is a production of the Overland Journal Magazine and the expeditionportal.com website.

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Scott Brady interviews Expedition Portal's Associate Editor Steve Edwards, discussing life as an overland journalist and the tips and tricks for getting your story published. We also discuss his first car (which he still owns), living for years in Botswana, and buying a Defender in Ethiopia on a whim (then driving it to South Africa before shipping it back to Montana). 

Steve Edwards on Being an Overland Journalist, Living Abroad, and Buying Defenders on a Whim

Scott Brady and Bryon Bass discuss their overland adventure across the Continent of Africa, focusing on their challenges at the Djibouti / Ethiopia border post. Scott and Bryon were stuck for over three days working to resolve this challenging logistical obstacle. 

Crossing Continents: Stuck at the Border of Djibouti

Matt Scott and Scott Brady review the most significant changes in overland travel during the past few decades, covering everything from the Garmin inReach to the E-Visa. 

The Overlanding Game Changers! 10 Revolutions in Travel

All you need to know about overlanding Morocco with overland guide Mark White. In this podcast from the field, Mark and host Ashley Giordano take an in-depth look at Moroccan geography, languages, border procedures, road rules, camping, and seasons relevant to the overland traveler.

2023 In Review: Overlander of the Year, Best New Gear, and Looking Forward to 2024

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