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Howdy all you aspiring video editing gurus. We need a little help with a podcast project, delivering three, three-minute podcasts for commercial distribution in markets throughout Asia and Europe. I would really prefer the person be at least in Phoenix as we are going to need to do some...

This past week a small group of friends and I went into the hills south of Prescott for some snow fun. Each winter the team at Overland Journal and Expeditions West schedules a snow day on the trail. This ultimately becomes a "stuck fest", which is kind of the point. The great benefit of...

Camera technology is changing rapidly, leaving many single-purpose devices to the history books. Consolidation of platforms is allowing the adventure traveler to document at a higher quality and with less bulk to carry around. I thought it would be worthwhile to explore compact...

I wouldn't believe it if it had not happened to us. . . Our long-term test Jeep was hit twice in two weeks and suffered no notable damage. The complete story and more pictures are here: Accident #1:* Jeep Overland JK with AEV Front Bumper Vs. Toyota Tacoma Damage to Jeep and AEV Bumper...

While it is easy to say what we think people should do to their vehicles, it is a greater challenge to say what people shouldn't do. This is my (mostly) humorous look at what not to do. . . The funny thing is that some don'ts should be so obvious that it is shocking when they actually happen...

I just merged the two discussions. This is Bill's original post I have gone the full gamut and now only shoot 4/3 bodies and lenses. I am even looking hard at going micro 4/3 bodies and lenses! There are some very interesting combinations available now with lens adapters. You can shoot a...

Just one man's opinion (mine), but a fun topic to discuss. . . VEHICLE PREPARATIONS FOR OVERLAND TRAVEL The 10 Rules of 4wd Modifications Less is in fact, more. By Scott Brady As a continuation of our vehicle selection article the community of Expedition Portal examines the critical...

During my travels in South Africa, the LR3 seemed to be prolific, and many are outfitted for overland travel. The locals even seem to think they are quite suited to it. Air suspension and complex electronics aside, I am curious to discuss this platform further. Some questions I have: 1...

Lustful upon first review - at least visually. http://www.fujifilm.com/news/n100920.html PHOTOKINA 2010, COLOGNE, GERMANY, September 20, 2010 - FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce the new FinePix X100, a high-grade digital compact camera featuring an APS-C CMOS sensor, a Fujinon...

OVERLAND JOURNAL HIRES MARKETING AND PR DIRECTOR Ray Hyland Signs Up for Newly Created Position. Prescott, AZ, 2010-12-07 — Overland Journal, the publication for environmentally responsible, worldwide vehicle-supported expedition and adventure travel, is pleased to announce the...

I had the chance to test drive this Mercedes Sprinter 4wd and take a few images. Overall, I was impressed, and can see the application for the traveler intending to drive established routes in developing countries. Good performance on maintained dirt roads, sandy wash crossings, snow and light...

Joe has started doing some work with us here at Expeditions West. We are very proud of his accomplishment.

Stephanie and I leave for South Africa in a few days. We will be traveling through Botswana and Namibia during our stay, with an emphasis on photography. If anyone will be in Johannesburg from the 9th-12th, maybe we can meet for a little gathering. We will be driving in a unique vehicle -...

As many of you know, I have long considered the FZJ80 Land Cruiser to be the pinnacle of expedition vehicles brought into the US. No other vehicle combines its reliability, durability, payload and capability. Despite driving them on several continents and traveling along with them on many...

I don't know about the rest of you, but if I am going to ride the Continental Divide trail, I am going to be doing some walking. In fact, anytime I ride with Christophe, I will be doing some walking. So, since the goal is not uber-high-speed racing action, what is the best shoe options that...

Director of Marketing and PR: 3/4 to Full-time position (depending on scope and experience). Summary: Overland Journal and Expeditions West have grown to the point that we require a 3/4 to full-time Director of Public Relations and Marketing. This is an executive-level position and will be...

Baja with a bunch of friends: First nights camp

Thanks to Alan from Sportsmobile West for sponsoring our new dedicated Sportsmobile forum. Expedition Portal has many SMB owners and a high enough volume of threads related to Sportsmobile to warrant its own forum. I have enjoyed several wonderful adventures in these trucks, so it is exciting...

A big thank-you to Christo of Slee Offroad for the sponsorship of the Toyota Land Cruiser section of Expedition Portal. As many of you know, Christo is an expert in the field of Land Cruiser modification and repair, with an emphasis on the 80, 100 and 200 series Land Cruiser. His products...

While looking for FZJ80, I was seriously tempted by this 62. . . What a nice truck