Top 5 Places to See in Georgia
I think the top 5 places to see in Georgia are:Mount Kazbegi and the Gergeti Trinity ChurchVardzia, the cave settlement from the 12th centuryThe Svaneti RegionThe Tusheti National ParkTbilisi and MtskhetaOf course there are plenty…
The Engine Keeps Overheating
Leaving very early from Cappadocia meant there was hardly any traffic on the road. We were driving east with Vince and Maxime following behind us. After a couple of hours I started to recognize a few…
From California to the Sahara Desert with a 4Runner – Meet Marc!
We’ve met Marc during our African adventure when we took part in the Budapest-Bamako Rally. Marc was driving a 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner with all the modifications that you can only see on well equipped…
Cappadocia – A Great Stop in Turkey for Overlanders
We took small country roads from Hattusa to Cappadocia. It was extremely hot but we only had to drive for about 2-3 hours.Having a campsite already in mind (that we found on iOverlander again) made…
Discovering Turkey
The rain had finally stopped following us when we approached Istanbul. It was extremely hot when we were sitting in the traffic jam of this absolutely huge city. Earlier, we were discussing whether to stop and…
Best Tire Deflators & How Do They Work
On the long distance journeys in your overlanding rig or truck, you will come across special circumstances where you need to deflate your tires. Beaches, sandy tracks, and trails are a few areas where you…
How To Use A Tire Repair Kit
Proper vehicle safety involves keeping a fully stocked emergency toolkit. A vital part of this kit, especially if the journeys you take are long or the roads you travel are often lonely, is a tire…
Essential Overland Gear or What We Use – Part I: Safety
Rather than just writing about where we are and what we do, I’m starting a series of posts about the overlanding gear we use on this trip, as well as the ins and outs of…
Best Camping Water Filter
Outdoors enthusiasts know that purchasing the best camping water filter can significantly enhance your experience. For one thing, you won’t have to carry a lot of water with you when hiking– but also, a filter…
Grizzly Cooler 15-20-40-60 Review
If you enjoy spending time outdoors, this would mean that you need a high-quality cooler. And this applies especially if you usually plan extended trips in the backcountry, and you require ice for days. In…
Overlanding in the Rain
We woke up to some nasty, rainy weather – the kind that won’t seem to stop all day. And it didn’t. Quite a bad day not to be on the move. I prefer driving in…
The Buzludzha Monument
While heading for the Turkish border in southeast Bulgaria, I realized that we actually made quite good progress. Our only deadline during the trip is August 27th, when we enter China and meet up with…
