Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan

Oct 18, 2010 | Asia, Blog, Central Asia, Turkmenistan | 1 comment

TURKMENISTAN We arrive in Turkmenistan, a country described by many as the “North Korea of Central Asia”.  As a traveller it is one of the most difficult countries to travel freely in; you either need a transit visa, or a tourist visa which requires you to have a...
Route

Route

May 2, 2010 | Route | 4 comments

Overland Adventure Route Route2 View Overland Adventure Route in a larger detailed map The Route UPDATE – 9 September 2010 After receiving three refusals from the Iranian Ministry of Foreign affairs for my visa we have had to re-plan our route around Iran to...
Vehicle Modifications

Vehicle Modifications

May 1, 2010 | Vehicle | 0 comments

Below is a list of modifications we are making to the Landcruiser for our overland expedition. We will be dependent on the vehicle 100% throughout our trip, therefore it is crucial to ensure the car is mechanically sound, and able to conquer any terrain. Tyres With...
Navigation

Navigation

Apr 30, 2010 | Navigation | 0 comments

Our Overland Adventure will take us across Europe, where there is a magnitude of road & GPS maps available. The further we cross Asia, the less reliable and available overland mapping products become. GPS products have now extended from the PC to standalone...
Vehicle

Vehicle

Apr 17, 2010 | Vehicle | 2 comments

We thoroughly researched which Vehicle would be most suitable to go overland. We decided to choose a Toyota Landcruiser over a Land Rover for the following reasons: • Availability of parts outside Europe • Reliability • The Number of other people who have successfully...