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 Scottish mainland. Due to their remote location, it takes a dedicated explorer to make their way there – especially with a 12+ hour ferry crossing from Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can travel via Orkney. This cuts the ferry time in half and gives you the opportunity to explore these two very different island groups. Click here for lots of useful info…
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…
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…
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…
How to insulate your Overlander habitation box and line it
How you choose to insulate your Overlander habitation box and clad, or line, the interior will have a major impact on how comfortable it is for you. Ok, the lining is technically less important than the insulation but one does…
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…
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…
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…
Top 20 overlander and travel gift ideas
Are you struggling to find the perfect gift idea for that special adventurer in your life? Do they just shrug when you ask and tell you they’re not fussed about getting anything? Might this be because they can’t politely tell…
How to choose your Overlander campervan
How to pick your camper Anyone who has ever looked into getting a vehicle to overnight in will know there’s a whole range of options to suit every need. There are campervans, motorhomes, micro-campers, stealth vans, overlander campers and more.…
What is Overlanding?
What does ‘Overlanding’ mean? Overlanding is the act of travelling, self-reliantly, and generally off the beaten path. The focus is on the journey, not just the destination, and trips often last for months or even years. Historically people have always…