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In this blog we document our journey as it unfolds in real time—stories from the road, practical overlanding insights, and Jeep travel experiences from life on a long-distance, multi-continent adventure.

From our early miles across the United States and a full overland loop through Europe, to our current slow travel across West Africa, this blog follows the reality of full-time 4x4 travel: border crossings, remote routes, vehicle life, unexpected challenges, and the everyday moments that shape the journey.

We’re currently overlanding through West Africa in our Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, traveling country by country across Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and now Côte d’Ivoire—with the goal of continuing all the way across the African continent.

After Africa, the route is still unwritten. That uncertainty is part of the journey.

Here you’ll find practical guides, route stories, travel updates, and honest reflections from the road—built for anyone planning their own overland adventure, whether across a continent or just beginning to dream about one.

Rescuing a Baby Camel from a Desert Well During Our 4×4 Journey in Morocco
Rescuing a Baby Camel from a Desert Well During Our 4×4 Journey in Morocco
Overlanding Conakry Guinea: Surviving West Africa’s Most Chaotic City (4×4 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon)
Overlanding Conakry Guinea: Surviving West Africa’s Most Chaotic City (4×4 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon)
Overlanding Guinea in a 4×4: Kambadaga Waterfalls, Les Échelles de Djinkan, Sheer Cliff Mountains & the Road to Conakry
Overlanding Guinea in a 4×4: Kambadaga Waterfalls, Les Échelles de Djinkan, Sheer Cliff Mountains & the Road to Conakry
Overlanding Senegal in a Jeep Rubicon: A Road Trip Through West Africa
Overlanding Senegal in a Jeep Rubicon: A Road Trip Through West Africa
How to Get a Ghana Visa: Step-by-Step Guide for Overlanders
How to Get a Ghana Visa: Step-by-Step Guide for Overlanders
Overlanding Morocco: Exploring the Remote Track to Pâte de l’Éléphant and Wildcamping in the Plateau
Overlanding Morocco: Exploring the Remote Track to Pâte de l’Éléphant and Wildcamping in the Plateau
Senegal to Gambia Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
Senegal to Gambia Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
Gambia to Senegal Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
Gambia to Senegal Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
Europe Overland Budget: The Real Cost of 99 Days Across 16 Countries by Jeep ($89.53/Day)
Europe Overland Budget: The Real Cost of 99 Days Across 16 Countries by Jeep ($89.53/Day)
USA Overland Budget: 53 Days Crossing America in a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon ($66 Per Day Cost Breakdown)
USA Overland Budget: 53 Days Crossing America in a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon ($66 Per Day Cost Breakdown)
Ivory Coast to Ghana Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
Ivory Coast to Ghana Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
How to Get a Guinea (Conakry) Visa in Dakar – Fast & Easy Overlander Guide
How to Get a Guinea (Conakry) Visa in Dakar – Fast & Easy Overlander Guide
Ursa Minor J30 Review: 12 Months of Full-Time World Overlanding in Our Jeep Wrangler
Ursa Minor J30 Review: 12 Months of Full-Time World Overlanding in Our Jeep Wrangler
13 Things That Suck About Overlanding the World No One Tells You (But I Will)
13 Things That Suck About Overlanding the World No One Tells You (But I Will)
13 Essential Overlanding Comfort Items for Long-Term Travel (Real Jeep Setup & Experience)
13 Essential Overlanding Comfort Items for Long-Term Travel (Real Jeep Setup & Experience)
How to Ship a Vehicle from the USA to Europe: Step-by-Step Overland Jeep Guide Based on Real Experience
How to Ship a Vehicle from the USA to Europe: Step-by-Step Overland Jeep Guide Based on Real Experience
How to Get a Carnet de Passages for Overlanding Your 4×4 Around the World
How to Get a Carnet de Passages for Overlanding Your 4×4 Around the World
Sierra Leone to Liberia Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
Sierra Leone to Liberia Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
Guinea (Conakry) to Sierra Leone Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
Guinea (Conakry) to Sierra Leone Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
How to Get a Liberia Visa in Freetown: Requirements, Cost & Overland Guide
How to Get a Liberia Visa in Freetown: Requirements, Cost & Overland Guide
Guinea Bissau to Guinea Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
Guinea Bissau to Guinea Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
Liberia to Ivory Coast Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
Liberia to Ivory Coast Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
Mauritania to Senegal Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
Mauritania to Senegal Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
How to Get a Côte d’Ivoire Visa in Conakry (Overland West Africa Guide)
How to Get a Côte d’Ivoire Visa in Conakry (Overland West Africa Guide)
Senegal to Guinea Bissau Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
Senegal to Guinea Bissau Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
How to Get Visas for West Africa: Requirements, Costs & Country-by-Country Guide
How to Get Visas for West Africa: Requirements, Costs & Country-by-Country Guide
Morocco to Mauritania Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
Morocco to Mauritania Border Crossing Guide (Overland Travel) — Step-by-Step
Algeciras to Morocco Ferry Crossing – How to Travel from Europe to Africa by Overland Vehicle
Algeciras to Morocco Ferry Crossing – How to Travel from Europe to Africa by Overland Vehicle
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