• Work

    Bedford MJ Habitation Box Build

    In the Beginning In 2023 we were asked to build a habitation box on a Bedford lorry. We began our work with Jess and Dan before they bought their truck. As complete newbies to the overland and truck scene they asked us to join them to look at prospective trucks and we were happy to help. We visited Crouch Military Supplies and viewed half a dozen different lorries, mostly Leyland DAF’s and Bedfords.They chose a 1985 Bedford MJ, ex-military lorry and before long we were building their habitation box. We spent some time working on the design which had some…

  • Travel

    Overlanding in Albania

    Overlanding in Albania is certainly an experience. This relatively undiscovered country is one of extremes. From the hustle and bustle of the port city of Durrёs or the capital Tirana, to the empty expansive hill country in the north, Albania…

  • Travel

    Overlanding in Shetland

    Overlanding in Shetland gives you the perfect opportunity to explore rugged hills, empty beaches and islands packed full of history. The Shetland Islands are situated way off the north coast of Scotland, almost as close to Norway as to the…

  • Travel

    Where to visit when Overlanding in Andalusia?

    Overlanding in Andalusia may just have been one of the best bits of our winter trip to Spain. Andalusia (Andalucía in Spanish) is the second-largest region in Spain and seems to account for most of the sunny South, but beachlife…

  • Travel

    Overlanding in the Basque Country

    The Basque Country, in the North-East corner of Spain is a beautiful region that often gets forgotten about. You might recognise one or two city names, but this region is also home to rugged coastlines, snowy mountains and villages that…

  • Travel

    Alternatives to the NC500

    The NC500 is probably the most well-known driving route in the UK right now, and with good reason! It’s a road trip that gives you everything you could want. There are stunning beaches, quaint villages, ancient castles, and mountain passes…

  • Truck

    Building your own Overland Habitation Box

    Choosing how to build your Overland habitation box is a big decision; it’s going to be your home after all. There are so many options when it comes to what to make your box from. Your decision is going to…

  • Travel

    Top things to see and do in Orkney

    As the Orkney Overlanders, we thought it was only fitting that one of our first travel posts should be about the Orkney Islands! Having both spent the largest portions of our lives living in Orkney we can get a little…

  • Truck

    How to find and buy an Overlander truck

    Choosing your Overlander truck is a big decision. This vehicle is going to be your home (part-time or full-time). You might be planning on travelling all the way around the world with it – so there’s a lot riding on…