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.
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Everything You Need to Know About Car Shipping Rates and Terminology
What shipping costs are relevant, what do abbreviations like THC or BAF mean, and how can you minimize shipping costs?
How to Find a Shipping Schedule to Ship a Car
How/where to find shipping schedules & routes + a couple of tips on the subject.
Shipping the Land Cruiser from Suriname to South Korea – Part 2
Ins and outs of shipping the Land Cruiser in a container to Busan Port in South Korea.
Shipping the Land Cruiser from Suriname to South Korea – Part 1
Information and procedures about getting our car shipped from Suriname.
Shipping Ports in South America
Which port to you ship to? Buenos Aires, a Brazilian port? Chile? Here are experiences from overland travelers.
Shipping Your Vehicle From Brazil to French Guiana (Oiapoque River)
The bridge is finished but not yet open, so in order to drive to French Guiana you’ll need to cross a river. Here’s info on shipping your vehicle across the Oiapoque River.
Shipping Your Car Across the Amazon from Belém to Macapá – Information
Names of companies, prices for shipping + GPS Waypoints.
Overland Shipping – Container Shipment from Malaysia to Argentina
Our ins and outs of organizing the container shipment for our Land Cruiser from Malaysia to Argentina. It’s not as hard as it looks.
Shipping the Land Cruiser from Bangladesh to Singapore
Ins and Outs of the Land Cruiser’s container shipment from Bangladesh to Singapore.
Overlanding for a Better World – Meet Alveto Expedition
You overland around the word for a number of years, you observe and learn, and then decide something to do good, that’s what Try to Give Back is about – … Read more
Full-time on the Road after Retirement – Meet Bert & his truck Piggy
Coen had gotten an address of Yakmobil, a company that designs and manufactures custom boxes for (off-road/overland) vehicles. It is situated outside Ulaanbaatar. Our visas were about to expire and … 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
Carnet de Passage – What Is It? Where do You Need It?
A Carnet de Passage is a useful car document used in overland travel. What is it and how do you get it? Make sure to check if you need one!
How to Ensure a Good Container Loading of Your Overland Vehicle
Tips on ensuring a good container loading of your overland vehicle: who is responsible, what is lashing, how to seal your container, and more.
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Handboek voor Wereldburgers Beroofd in Brazil Politiecontroles Safety of a Region 4WD nodig of niet? Verschepen Werk vinden onderweg Digitale Overlanders Gratis e-Book Landcruising Adventure website nieuwsbrief Facebook Support us … Read more
A Temporary Import Document – What Is It? Do You Need It?
A Temporary Import Document: What is it and How do you get it?
How Do You Determine the Safety of a Region?
How do you determine the safety of a region? Do you rely on newspapers, local people, other travelers? What does it mean, trusting your gut?
Overlanding as a Digital Nomad – How to Combine Digital Work with Travels (Overland Expertise Pool)
Travel and work, how to combine both? These digital nomad overlanders work from their cars, doing different digital work. Here’s what they do.
The End of an Adventure (Where are We – Kyrgyzstan 1)
What do you do when in Bishkek and not having time for sightseeing? It’s a hub for getting projects done and preparing for a new phase.
Russia Budget Report – Travel Expenditures on our Road Trip
In our Russia Budget Report we specify our expenditures for documentation, public transportation, fuel, the Land Cruiser, and accommodation.
Russia Travel Guide – Travel Information for your Road Trip
Driving to Russia. How are the roads, what roadmaps are useful? Where to get vehicle insurance, or a sim card? Here’s our Russia Overland Travel Guide.
Accommodation & Overland Camping in Russia
Paid accommodation, staying with locals and where to go (wild) camping in Russia, including GPS waypoints.
Books on Overlanding – Meet these Fabulous Overlanding Authors
A list of popular books on overlanding by car or motorcycle: around the world, through the Americas, and in Africa, Asia and Europe.
The Ferry Crossing From South Korea to Russia (+ the Car Paperwork)
The easiest way to get your overland car from South Korea or Japan to northern Asia is a ferry crossing to Russia. Here’s how to do it.
South Korea Travel Guide – Travel Information for your Road Trip
In our South Korea Overland Travel Guide, you’ll read all about documentation, gas stations, money matters, road conditions, and more.
Women’s Must-have Overland Gear & Overland-Vehicle Requirements
What requirements do women have for an overland vehicle? Is their must-have overland gear about colors and design or is there more to it?
Books about Jordan – Travel Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Fiction, Guidebooks
As we’re preparing for the Jordan Trail, I’m uploading my Kindle with novels, memoirs, non-fiction and other books about Jordan.
What You Need to Know about Customs Clearance
So your car has arrived in the port. Now what? Here are a couple of tips on port handling procedures.
Why Overlanding in Japan is Fun, Easy, and Affordable
The driving, people, camping, paperwork, and infrastructure are among the reasons why overlanding in Japan is fun, easy, and affordable.
Japan Overland Travel Guide –
Travel information for your overland journey to Japan: budget, roads, gas stations, camping, and more in our Overland Travel Guide for Japan.
New Continent, New Country: South Korea
When traveling from one country to the next, let alone to another continent, it’s hard not to compare. And while doing that, we tend to focus on what we like about the … Read more
Getting the Land Cruiser out of Busan Port (Where Are We – South Korea 2)
After 60 days sailing around the world, our home on wheels is back on terra firma. Better: we retrieved it from the port today!
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.
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
Guyana 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.
Brazil 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
How to Get in Touch With Us
We’d love to hear from you! Before you proceed with your questions, comments and/or feedback, check out the readers’ most-asked questions: FAQ Shipping Country Reports Gear If you have other questions, … Read more
The Journey
“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have, if only we seek them with … Read more
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.
Crossing the Amazon on a Cargo Boat – The Experience
Crossing the 40-hour journey across the Amazon River as a stowaway? I don’t think so.
