Austrian overlanders Leander, Maria, and Lennox completed the Silk Road to Vladivostok, Korea, Japan, Borneo, Indonesia, Australia, and the USA in their 1977 Mercedes Benz truck. In this podcast from the field, senior editor Ashley Giordano learns more about the challenges of overlanding in an older vehicle, the joys of spotting a kraken in the ocean, and why Canada has been so difficult for this family of three.

Akela World on Circumnavigating the Globe in a 1977 Mercedes Benz  LA 911B

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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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.

A Morocco Masterclass with Amazigh Overland Founder Mark White

Kingsley Holgate Shares His Lifetime of Overlanding Africa and Giving Back

Scott Brady and Brian McVickers discuss the new Lexus GX550, Ford Ranger, and Ducati DessertX Rally. Additional conversation includes the Africa crossing, Eezi-Awn, and more.

April Overland News: The Lexus GX, Ford Ranger, Ducati DesertX Rally, and More

Scott Brady and Bryon Bass discuss their recent trip through Kenya and into Ethiopia. As part of the crossing of Africa with the Ineos Grenadier, the team share their insights on the challenges with temporarily importing the vehicle into Ethiopia, along with the required bureaucracy process. Their conversation also shifts to the places they visited and the incredible cultures and anthropology of these cradle of humankind. 

Akela World on Circumnavigating the Globe in a 1977 Mercedes Benz LA 911B

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