The Road Chose Me: Driving a Jeep Wrangler 80,000 miles around Africa for 2 years
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Dan Grec
Expedition Leader
Hi All,
I imagine everyone has tons of questions about the whole expedition, so I'm doing an "Ask Me Anything" on Reddit.com right now.
Come on over and ask me absolutely anything about the expedition.
It's all on the table - safety, money, health, budget, visas, route, people, animals, the Jeep.
You ask it, I'll answer it.
Go here:
-Dan
-Dan
I imagine everyone has tons of questions about the whole expedition, so I'm doing an "Ask Me Anything" on Reddit.com right now.
Come on over and ask me absolutely anything about the expedition.
It's all on the table - safety, money, health, budget, visas, route, people, animals, the Jeep.
You ask it, I'll answer it.
Go here:
-Dan
-Dan
Explorerinil
Observer
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im going to order that book, thanks for posting a link!Hil All,
The Jeep has arrived in North America, and now I'm on a mission.
I'm presenting, showing the Jeep and speaking on panels at Overland Expo in Flagstaff, AZ next weekend (17th, 18th, 19th May).
I will also be at many other Overland/4x4 shows over the summer, the full list is here: http://theroadchoseme.com/touring-overland-shows-in-2019
Let me know if there is a show you think I should go to that isn't on the list currently.
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Also, after months of work (It started back in Nairobi, Kenya), I have published my coffee table photography book of Africa!
With 77 full color pages containing a double-page spread on every country, info on the Jeep, the expedition and some fun numbers and quirks too. Each country is a blend of people, landscapes, wildlife and daily life – the parts of Africa that I will never forget.
The Jeep and I make the odd appearance too.
It's available now on Amazon!: https://amzn.to/2H93IUH
-Dan
Dan Grec
Expedition Leader
Hey, thanks for the support!
Absolutely, I'm touring North America this summer talking about the trip, showing off the Jeep, etc.
Currently my scheduled is as follows. I'm toying with the idea of adding a few more, we'll see what comes:
Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival – http://www.bantamjeepfestival.com/
Butler County, Pensilvania
June 7-9
North West Overland Rally – http://www.nwoverlandrally.com/
Plain, Washington
June 20-23
BC Overland Rally – http://www.bcoverlandrally.com/
Whistler, BC, Canada
June 27-30
Big Sky Overland Rally – https://bigskyoverlandrally.com/
Livingstone, Montana
July 26-28
Rocky Mountain Overland Rally – https://rockymountainoverlandrally.com/
Gunnison, Colorado
August 1-4
Toledo Jeep Festival – https://www.toledojeepfest.com/
Toledo, Ohio
August 9-11
-Dan
Thanks for the schedule. I'm going to try and make it to the Toledo jeep fest. I'm curious to hear how much the African continent has changed. I was there in the mid 90's. Once again congratulations on completing your journey.
Climberclimb
Observer
Well done sir! I followed your journey and thoroughly enjoyed your videos and commentary. Take care.
Cheers
Cheers
Dan Grec
Expedition Leader
Thanks very much for the support, I really appreciate it!
Expo East is currently number one on my list of "maybe", if that makes sense.
It's really far for me to cross the country yet again, and after that I'd have to turn around and drive up to the Yukon...
I will update the list of shows on my site if I do add it to the list.
-Dan
Dan Grec
Expedition Leader
Hi All,
I'm moving around North America displaying the Jeep and giving presentations and talks about what I've done.
This weekend I'm at the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It's been great to meet so many people that have followed, and even a ton of people that had no idea what Overlanding is, but are stoked to get out there and have adventures.
Last night I took the Jeep into downtown Butler, PA for the "Jeep Invasion" where they shut down the city with a ton of cool Jeeps on display. It was a great night, and the Jeep stood out like a sore thumb with the roof up.
I'm at Bantam all weekend, come on by and say hello!
-Dan
I'm moving around North America displaying the Jeep and giving presentations and talks about what I've done.
This weekend I'm at the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It's been great to meet so many people that have followed, and even a ton of people that had no idea what Overlanding is, but are stoked to get out there and have adventures.
Last night I took the Jeep into downtown Butler, PA for the "Jeep Invasion" where they shut down the city with a ton of cool Jeeps on display. It was a great night, and the Jeep stood out like a sore thumb with the roof up.
I'm at Bantam all weekend, come on by and say hello!
-Dan
Jim K in PA
Adventurer
We were in the UK on holiday while this happened. 
Wish we could have made the event and said hello.
Safe travels, Dan.
Wish we could have made the event and said hello.Safe travels, Dan.
Dan Grec
Expedition Leader
Yes indeed, the BC Overland Rally was a great time. Awesome to meet so many people who stopped by the Jeep to say hello!
Also, I keep adding new shows to my schedule for the summer - the current list looks like this.
If you know of a show you think I should be attending/presenting at, please let me know!
Big Sky Overland Rally
Livingstone, Montana
July 26-28
Rocky Mountain Overland Rally
Gunnison, Colorado
August 1-4
Toledo Jeep Festival
Toledo, Ohio
August 9-11
Jeep Jam
Wilmington, Ohio
August 16-19
Appalachian Rendezvous
Uwharrie, North Carolina
September 12-15
Overland Expo EAST
Arrington, Virginia
October 11-13
Virginia Root Top Tent Rally
Gladstone, Virginia
October 18-20
-Dan
CanucksRedRocket
Observer
I Loved hearing you speak at the BC overland rally. You had an awesome adventure that many people can only dream of doing. I'm glad you talk about the stuff that goes wrong and didn't paint the trip like it was perfect the entire time. The rough spots often lead to best stories any ways right lol.
Dan Grec
Expedition Leader
My summer is rolling on, showing the Jeep and telling stories. It's a little surreal meeting people who have been following me the whole time, though also great fun.
THIS WEEKEND (Aug 23/24) I'm showing the Jeep and speaking at the Great Smokey Mountain Jeep Invasion in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
The Jeep will be on display inside the convention center where I'll be giving tours and telling stories.
As a special guest of the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association I am presenting my African Adventure from 4pm-5pm on both Friday and Saturday.
I'll be speaking in classroom #1.
See you there!
-Dan
THIS WEEKEND (Aug 23/24) I'm showing the Jeep and speaking at the Great Smokey Mountain Jeep Invasion in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
The Jeep will be on display inside the convention center where I'll be giving tours and telling stories.
As a special guest of the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association I am presenting my African Adventure from 4pm-5pm on both Friday and Saturday.
I'll be speaking in classroom #1.
See you there!
-Dan