Overland Journey http://overlandjourney.com Self Reliant Overland Expeditions and Travel since 2005 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:33:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Adventure Travel Film Festival – Australia 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandJourney/~3/lQTSgV33tsc/adventure-travel-film-festival.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandLive-TheBlogAboutOverlanding/~3/D-vE3QcFHS0/adventure-travel-film-festival.html#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:34:00 +0000 Martin Solms The Adventure Travel Film Festival 2012 Exciting news... the Adventure Travel Film Festival, hosting by Austin Vince and Lois Pryce is coming to Australia.
The event dates are Friday 24th February to Sunday 26th February 2012.  The event will be held in Bright, VIC.

Be sure to watch the Film Festival preview as it is a sure way to excite you and make you want to attend!

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]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandLive-TheBlogAboutOverlanding/~3/D-vE3QcFHS0/adventure-travel-film-festival.html/feed/ 0 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandLive-TheBlogAboutOverlanding/~3/D-vE3QcFHS0/adventure-travel-film-festival.html#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Outbreaks – Cholera in Haiti http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandJourney/~3/0eIYgik8ExE/haiti-cholera.htm http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/outbreak-notice/haiti-cholera.htm#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000 Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/outbreak-notice/haiti-cholera.htm http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/outbreak-notice/haiti-cholera.htm/feed/ 0 http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/outbreak-notice/haiti-cholera.htm#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed In the News – Measles Update http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandJourney/~3/RqDXHfrixfM/measles.htm http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/in-the-news/measles.htm#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000 Travel Notices - CDC Travelers' Health http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/in-the-news/measles.htm http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/in-the-news/measles.htm/feed/ 0 http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/in-the-news/measles.htm#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Red Rock Canyon Here I Come! First-Timer – Any Advice? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandJourney/~3/PrOYNoZnKXE/3196634:BlogPost:96115 http://camper-share.com/xn/detail/3196634:BlogPost:96115#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:24:55 +0000 Sandra For some time now, I've wanted to go to Red Rock Canyon State Park just north of Mojave, CA.  Well, it looks like I'm finally going to get the chance later this month... Lord willing and the creek don't rise, as my grandmother used to say.

It's supposed to have some beautiful red rock formations and twisting canyons, but I don't know much about it other than what I've read. 

Has anyone ever been there?  Any…

]]> For some time now, I've wanted to go to Red Rock Canyon State Park just north of Mojave, CA.  Well, it looks like I'm finally going to get the chance later this month... Lord willing and the creek don't rise, as my grandmother used to say.

It's supposed to have some beautiful red rock formations and twisting canyons, but I don't know much about it other than what I've read. 

Has anyone ever been there?  Any advice you can give me as to what to see and where to go?  I hear there are petroglyphs there, but I don't know where they are.

I expect the temps to be in the 50-60's during the day (it's been as warm as the 70's & 80's here lately in Bakersfield, CA) and maybe low 30's at night.  So that means thermals and a sleeping bag or two... and plenty of firewood.

We're going when there is a new moon, so the stars should be amazing out there in the high desert... even if the cliffs and canyons block out some of them.  Hopefully I'll fall asleep to the sound of coyotes howling and yipping in the distance...

I guess it would be ideal if it rained just a little right before or during the time we go... should polish those rocks right up.  Anyway, I absolutely LOVE the smell of creosote bush in the desert right after a rain... such a clean, fresh smell!

 

]]> http://camper-share.com/xn/detail/3196634:BlogPost:96115/feed/ 0 http://camper-share.com/xn/detail/3196634:BlogPost:96115#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Red Rock Canyon Here I Come! First-Timer – Any Advice? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandJourney/~3/PrOYNoZnKXE/3196634:BlogPost:96115 http://camper-share.com/xn/detail/3196634:BlogPost:96115#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:24:55 +0000 Sandra For some time now, I've wanted to go to Red Rock Canyon State Park just north of Mojave, CA.  Well, it looks like I'm finally going to get the chance later this month... Lord willing and the creek don't rise, as my grandmother used to say.

It's supposed to have some beautiful red rock formations and twisting canyons, but I don't know much about it other than what I've read. 

Has anyone ever been there?  Any…

]]> For some time now, I've wanted to go to Red Rock Canyon State Park just north of Mojave, CA.  Well, it looks like I'm finally going to get the chance later this month... Lord willing and the creek don't rise, as my grandmother used to say.

It's supposed to have some beautiful red rock formations and twisting canyons, but I don't know much about it other than what I've read. 

Has anyone ever been there?  Any advice you can give me as to what to see and where to go?  I hear there are petroglyphs there, but I don't know where they are.

I expect the temps to be in the 50-60's during the day (it's been as warm as the 70's & 80's here lately in Bakersfield, CA) and maybe low 30's at night.  So that means thermals and a sleeping bag or two... and plenty of firewood.

We're going when there is a new moon, so the stars should be amazing out there in the high desert... even if the cliffs and canyons block out some of them.  Hopefully I'll fall asleep to the sound of coyotes howling and yipping in the distance...

I guess it would be ideal if it rained just a little right before or during the time we go... should polish those rocks right up.  Anyway, I absolutely LOVE the smell of creosote bush in the desert right after a rain... such a clean, fresh smell!

 

]]> http://camper-share.com/xn/detail/3196634:BlogPost:96115/feed/ 0 http://camper-share.com/xn/detail/3196634:BlogPost:96115#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Africa Overland Vehicle Choice – 2011 Statistics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandJourney/~3/tYV_7nAWcW4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandLive-TheBlogAboutOverlanding/~3/OPsI-E5iXO4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:34:00 +0000 Martin Solms The main focus for the Africa Overland Network is to link past, current and future independent overland websites.  As a result, the website has captured journey time, primary route and vehicle choice. It is currently the most updated website dedicated to independent overlanders.  As a result, the statistics on vehicle choice and travel time tell an interesting story.

Leading up to 2010, the Land Rover was the preferred vehicle of choice for the overlander.  There were a number of reason why Land Rover was the preferred vehicle:  Majority of trip started from the North and headed South across Africa.  The cost of equipping a Land Rover was generally cheaper in the Northern hemisphere due to the availability of spare parts, overland accessories and certified mechanics.
Toyota was catching up - with the cost of the vehicle, availability of spares and accessories, the landscape was changing... The Toyota Land Cruiser was becoming affordable, and offered an alternative to Land Rover.
You can read all about Land Rover vs Toyota in the 2010 report: Which Overlander?

Big Changes in 2011
This year has been an interesting one... two big highlights have occurred that are worth mentioning.

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]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandLive-TheBlogAboutOverlanding/~3/OPsI-E5iXO4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html/feed/ 0 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandLive-TheBlogAboutOverlanding/~3/OPsI-E5iXO4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Africa Overland Vehicle Choice – 2011 Statistics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandJourney/~3/tYV_7nAWcW4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandLive-TheBlogAboutOverlanding/~3/OPsI-E5iXO4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:34:00 +0000 Martin Solms The main focus for the Africa Overland Network is to link past, current and future independent overland websites.  As a result, the website has captured journey time, primary route and vehicle choice. It is currently the most updated website dedicated to independent overlanders.  As a result, the statistics on vehicle choice and travel time tell an interesting story.

Leading up to 2010, the Land Rover was the preferred vehicle of choice for the overlander.  There were a number of reason why Land Rover was the preferred vehicle:  Majority of trip started from the North and headed South across Africa.  The cost of equipping a Land Rover was generally cheaper in the Northern hemisphere due to the availability of spare parts, overland accessories and certified mechanics.
Toyota was catching up - with the cost of the vehicle, availability of spares and accessories, the landscape was changing... The Toyota Land Cruiser was becoming affordable, and offered an alternative to Land Rover.
You can read all about Land Rover vs Toyota in the 2010 report: Which Overlander?

Big Changes in 2011
This year has been an interesting one... two big highlights have occurred that are worth mentioning.

Read more »


]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandLive-TheBlogAboutOverlanding/~3/OPsI-E5iXO4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html/feed/ 0 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandLive-TheBlogAboutOverlanding/~3/OPsI-E5iXO4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Africa Overland Vehicle Choice – 2011 Statistics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandJourney/~3/tYV_7nAWcW4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandLive-TheBlogAboutOverlanding/~3/OPsI-E5iXO4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:34:00 +0000 Martin Solms The main focus for the Africa Overland Network is to link past, current and future independent overland websites.  As a result, the website has captured journey time, primary route and vehicle choice. It is currently the most updated website dedicated to independent overlanders.  As a result, the statistics on vehicle choice and travel time tell an interesting story.

Leading up to 2010, the Land Rover was the preferred vehicle of choice for the overlander.  There were a number of reason why Land Rover was the preferred vehicle:  Majority of trip started from the North and headed South across Africa.  The cost of equipping a Land Rover was generally cheaper in the Northern hemisphere due to the availability of spare parts, overland accessories and certified mechanics.
Toyota was catching up - with the cost of the vehicle, availability of spares and accessories, the landscape was changing... The Toyota Land Cruiser was becoming affordable, and offered an alternative to Land Rover.
You can read all about Land Rover vs Toyota in the 2010 report: Which Overlander?

Big Changes in 2011
This year has been an interesting one... two big highlights have occurred that are worth mentioning.

Read more »


]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandLive-TheBlogAboutOverlanding/~3/OPsI-E5iXO4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html/feed/ 0 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandLive-TheBlogAboutOverlanding/~3/OPsI-E5iXO4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Africa Overland Vehicle Choice – 2011 Statistics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandJourney/~3/tYV_7nAWcW4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandLive-TheBlogAboutOverlanding/~3/OPsI-E5iXO4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:34:00 +0000 Martin Solms The main focus for the Africa Overland Network is to link past, current and future independent overland websites.  As a result, the website has captured journey time, primary route and vehicle choice. It is currently the most updated website dedicated to independent overlanders.  As a result, the statistics on vehicle choice and travel time tell an interesting story.

Leading up to 2010, the Land Rover was the preferred vehicle of choice for the overlander.  There were a number of reason why Land Rover was the preferred vehicle:  Majority of trip started from the North and headed South across Africa.  The cost of equipping a Land Rover was generally cheaper in the Northern hemisphere due to the availability of spare parts, overland accessories and certified mechanics.
Toyota was catching up - with the cost of the vehicle, availability of spares and accessories, the landscape was changing... The Toyota Land Cruiser was becoming affordable, and offered an alternative to Land Rover.
You can read all about Land Rover vs Toyota in the 2010 report: Which Overlander?

Big Changes in 2011
This year has been an interesting one... two big highlights have occurred that are worth mentioning.

Read more »


]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandLive-TheBlogAboutOverlanding/~3/OPsI-E5iXO4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html/feed/ 0 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandLive-TheBlogAboutOverlanding/~3/OPsI-E5iXO4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Africa Overland Vehicle Choice – 2011 Statistics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandJourney/~3/tYV_7nAWcW4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OverlandLive-TheBlogAboutOverlanding/~3/OPsI-E5iXO4/africa-overland-vehicle-choice-2011.html#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:34:00 +0000 Martin Solms The main focus for the Africa Overland Network is to link past, current and future independent overland websites.  As a result, the website has captured journey time, primary route and vehicle choice. It is currently the most updated website dedicated to independent overlanders.  As a result, the statistics on vehicle choice and travel time tell an interesting story.

Leading up to 2010, the Land Rover was the preferred vehicle of choice for the overlander.  There were a number of reason why Land Rover was the preferred vehicle:  Majority of trip started from the North and headed South across Africa.  The cost of equipping a Land Rover was generally cheaper in the Northern hemisphere due to the availability of spare parts, overland accessories and certified mechanics.
Toyota was catching up - with the cost of the vehicle, availability of spares and accessories, the landscape was changing... The Toyota Land Cruiser was becoming affordable, and offered an alternative to Land Rover.
You can read all about Land Rover vs Toyota in the 2010 report: Which Overlander?

Big Changes in 2011
This year has been an interesting one... two big highlights have occurred that are worth mentioning.

Read more »


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