In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady sits down with overlanding experts Dan Grec, theroadchoseme, and Graeme Bell to discuss whether new or old vehicles are better for long-distance travel. They explore the reliability, safety, and financial aspects of each option while sharing personal experiences from their extraordinary journeys. The episode also touches on the unique charm of older vehicles and the modern conveniences of newer ones. Tune in for an insightful debate that caters to both seasoned overlanders and newcomers.
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 261
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Guest Bios:
Graeme Bell
Graeme Bell is an author and explorer who has dedicated his life to traveling the planet by land, seeking enlightenment and unique experiences. Together with his wife and two children, Graeme has spent the last decade living permanently on the road in a self-built Land Rover-based camper. They have explored 27 African countries, circumnavigated South America, and driven from Argentina to Alaska, followed by an exploration of Europe and Western Asia. Currently, the family is planning a journey from Western Europe to the Russian Far East. Graeme is a member of the Explorers Club, the author of six critically acclaimed books, and an Overland Journal and Expedition Portal contributor since 2015.
Following Graeme and A2A Expeditions:
a2aexpedition.com/
instagram.com/graeme.r.bell/
youtube.com/user/sidebargrrr
Graeme’s Books:
We Will Be Free
Travel the Planet Overland (Guidebook)
Overlanding The Americas, La Lucha
Europe Overland, Seeking the Unique
(Editor’s Note: These are links to Amazon, where the books are sold. The links are also affiliate. The books can also be purchased directly from A2A via their web store: https://www.a2aexpedition.com/store)
Graeme’s Recommended Books:
Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging, By Sebastian Junger
The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran
Read more about the Bells: Adventure Interview: Graeme Bell of A2A Expedition
Dan Grec
Dan Grec is an adventurer, photographer, and videographer. Growing up in Australia, family camping trips gave Dan a passion for wilderness exploration in remote destinations. After studying and working as an engineer, Dan left it all behind in search of a more vibrant life, setting out to turn his dreams of grand adventure into reality. Over a decade and a half, Dan has driven his vehicles to the wild and remote corners of 56 countries across five continents, documenting what he sees and learns as he sinks into local cultures. With no end in sight, Dan is now outfitting a vehicle for four-season travel to colder regions of the planet.
You can connect with Dan, and learn more about his developing adventures at: The Road Chose Me
Learn more on Expedition Portal: The Old Telegraph Track
Host Bios:
Scott Brady
Scott is the executive publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and include three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar expeditions include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @scott.a.brady
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