Category:Journals

A customary celebration in the prealps of France
October 11, 2026

The Alps

After five months exploring the Alps, Karl reflects on what makes this mountain range so special—not just its spectacular landscapes, but the culture, traditions,...

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Oz doing an agility course in the Dolomites of Italy
October 11, 2026

The Summer I Almost Missed

A tumor, surgery, and weeks in a cone nearly cost Oz his summer. But once the cone came off, a world of mountains, lakes,...

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Leah in the historic center of Ljubljana in Slovenia
October 11, 2026

Glamour Overland

Behind the glamour of overlanding are laundry days, endless logistics, and everyday frustrations. Leah reflects on finding balance, familiarity, and joy in life on...

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Sif on at the base of the Erg Chebbi dune system in Morocco
May 17, 2026

The Joy of Overlanding Through Developing Countries

May 17, 2026 The Joy of Overlanding Through Developing Countries Rediscovering Adventure in Morocco “The Joy of Overlanding through Developing Countries” We spent the...

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Oz happy playing in the Erg Chigaga Dune system in Morocco
May 14, 2026

What Morocco Taught Me

May 14, 2026 What Morocco Taught Me Dog Willing “What Morocco Taught Me” Before Morocco, I thought I had to protect my parents. But...

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Leah, Hassan, and Oz at a nomad camp in M'Hamid
May 14, 2026

The Feel of Morocco

May 14, 2026 The Feel of Morocco Inshallah “The Feel of Morocco” During our first months in Europe, church bells rang every hour, reminding...

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February 6, 2026

The Heart(beat) and Soul of Spain

February 6, 2026 The Heart(beat) and Soul of Spain The Heart(beat) and Soul of Spain “Graced by a Special Kind of Rhythm” Coming into...

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February 6, 2026

¡OLÉ!

February 6, 2026 ¡OLÉ! ¡OLÉ! “Rekindling the Joy of Overland Life in España” Ever since we began our full-time overland life, a challenge I’d...

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February 6, 2026

Committing to an Overland Expedition

February 6, 2026 Committing to an Overland Expedition Committing to an Overland Expedition “Making a Go/No-Go Decision” One of the most challenging things about...

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February 6, 2026

When Life Isn’t Perfect

February 6, 2026 When Life Isn’t Perfect When Life Isn’t Perfect “The Ups and Downs of Overlanding as a Dog” When we lived in...

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