Hi-Lift Jack Review and Guide
If you’re into off-roading or overlanding, then you’ve probably heard of Hi-Lift, the American company based in Indiana. The company’s name became THE name for off-road jacks, so anyone who is looking for the best…
Overlanding Plans for South-East Asia
We’re currently in China and while we’re still trying to digest this amazing country, I’d like to talk about the plans for the last part of the trip.We’re so overwhelmed with our experiences in China….
When The Starter Motor Got Fixed
The problem with the starter motor really bothered me. It became increasingly hard to start the engine, with the starter just making a clicking noise but not turning the engine over.I was especially nervous because…
Approaching the Gobi Desert
We were headed to Dalanzagdad where we’d meet Giampiero. Not far from the town the automatic transmission was doing some weird things. It suddenly shifted down to third gear and didn’t want to change back…
A Lot of Wild Camping and Some Manure
It was time to head out and leave River Point. The nine days we spent there were awesome. We had time to relax and stay put for a change.The reason we weren’t in a rush…
6 Problems with the Vehicle Since We Left Europe
We had a number of issues with the vehicle since we left Budapest, some more serious than others.We are now in Mongolia and just about to enter China, and the problems seem to keep piling…
The Horizons Unlimited Meeting at River Point
We met Giampiero at the workshop that he recommended to us where they could weld our roof-rack. Finally we met the whole team with whom we’re going to cross China with. Niels and Lotte was…
12 Reasons Why Mongolia is Perfect for Overlanding
Mongolia is a special place for overlanders. Here are the reasons why:1. Endless opportunities for remote, adventurous overlanding. Mongolia is the 18th largest country in the world but its population is only 3 million, making it…
Our Roof-Rack Has Cracked
The next few days were somehow always about rushing for different reasons. After spending the night in the weirdest hotel I’ve ever been in, we had a chance to meet Lotte and Niels for the first…
The Austrian Road
In Ust-Kamenogorsk (or Öskemen in Kazakh), we were quite close to the Russian border. However, we wanted to visit the Altai region of Kazakhstan and so we headed east. I was most interested to see…
Best Camping Hatchets
An axe or hatchet is an essential tool to have in many outdoor pursuits and survival situations. Many people feel that they can get by with just a knife, but an axe can give you…
More Kazakhstan, and Solving The Engine Overheating Issue!
We rolled into Astana quite late at night, just before reception closed in the Nomad4x4 hostel. It was raining and the forecast didn’t look much better either.Since we failed to drive on our planned southern…
