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Hi All, I have driven from Mali into Ivory Coast, African country number eight! Read all about the very stern bribery attempt here: http://theroadchoseme.com/into-ivory-coast Here's the international border: -Dan

Mine doesn't require any tucking at all, other than at the back while I am lowering the roof. I always use the interior post because it makes all the fabric nice and tight, so it's more rain proof for those torrential downpours. As for using it daily for 6 months... I'm over 7 months now...

I have that ARB and it's serving me very, very well around Africa. Takes about 45 seconds to take my 34x10.5R17s from around 20 to around 32 psi -Dan

The last rumor I heard was that the 2018 JL will not have a diesel for North America, but the 2019 or 2020 should. So I will be waiting until then at least. -Dan

Now even Jeep themselves are sharing photos of the J30 !! https://www.facebook.com/jeep/photos/a.220704261514.166044.7037526514/10156705749341515/?type=3&permPage=1 https://twitter.com/Jeep/status/826895929961750532/photo/4 :) -Dan

I'm checking out Sibi, a beautiful town in Southern Mali. Obviously I'm keeping up to date on the safety situation in Mali, and talking to lots and lots of people about the reality on the ground. Unfortunately, I won't be able to go North to the Doggone Country due to all the fighting there...

I drove my TJ from Alaska to Argentina, bone-stock. If I were your friend, I would focus on interior living mods. Fridge, sleeping, food storage, cooking. etc. These are the things you really want most when living out of a vehicle for months. The bumper that happens to be on the front is...

Hi Everyone, I have driven into Mali, Africa country number 7! Read the whole story of the border crossing here: http://theroadchoseme.com/into-mali I also just posted this video of crossing a swing bridge it Guinea over a swollen river. What do you think, would you mess around on this...

Hi All, The West African mud pits have begun! This is a highway in Guinea in the North from Koundára to Labé. National Route something something. The Chinese were building a section of it, this is a bit they hadn't got to yet. The trucks had been stuck there for days, I walked right through it...

Thanks ! For sure the Jeep is heaver than I want, so I spent a lot of time thinking about what I could do without. I have also picked up a couple of very minor things on the road, but they make life better. Let me ponder this question so more and I'll do a good write-up on it soon! Most...

It's running great! I just did a round of maintenance, minor repairs and some upgrades. Full write-up coming soon! -Dan

Thanks for the kind words! I'm loving every second of exploring Guinea, though my time is coming to a close! Read more: http://theroadchoseme.com/more-exploring-guinea Which way do you guys think I should go next? North to Mali, or continue around the coast to Sierra Leon? I'm on the...

The hiking in Guinea is blowing my mind!! Why did nobody ever tell me about it? How have I never seen pictures before? Oh yeah, it's because there are virtually ZERO tourists in Guinea! See tons more pictures here: http://theroadchoseme.com/hiking-in-doucki-the-fouta-djallon-2 -Dan

When you see what's on offer in the rest of the world, it's obvious North America lacks a good "little" pickup. Like the Ranger used to be, or that little thing from Mazda you see getting around sometimes. The Colorado, and I guess now the Ranger (and the Jeep) I think are all signs that the...

Unfortunately not. Jeep have told the media it won't be released there. (A friend is an editor of a Jeep magazine, I heard it from him :) ) -Dan

Huh, I wonder if banks are actually selling that engine now as a crate option. They've been releasing it "soon" since about 2012. -Dan

The major question now is will there be a 2 door AND a 4 door version of the pickup. -Dan

Wow, interesting to hear that. Kind of bad news, but I guess also good news you'll get a brand new engine! Any word on what went wrong and why it failed? i.e. what can I do to prevent mine dying, now that it's closing in on 100k miles. -Dan

Hi All, I've stumbled across the the best hiking in West Africa! Happily hiking is my favorite thing ever. Read More here: http://theroadchoseme.com/hiking-in-doucki-the-fouta-djallon-1 -Dan

Hi All, Happy New Year! I am roaming around the mountains and waterfalls of Central Guinea. Read why I avoid driving in the dark while on Expedition: http://theroadchoseme.com/around-central-guinea -Dan