Tag: Experiences Driving

JMC Vigus Pickup Review – What You’re Really Getting

We recently had the opportunity to long-term test the JMC Vigus during our travels through the stunning yet challenging region of Tsitsikamma and the great Karoo.
DIVE IN
Camping in a Defender EXTec poptop Camper by RR Concepts

We’ve been handed the keys to a unique Land Rover Defender ExTec Camper conversion for a brief overnight camping trip
DIVE IN
Review: Rugged Tech for Overlanding: The OUKITEL RT8 Tablet

Is this feature-laden powerhouse piece of tech tough enough to hang outdoors?
DIVE IN
DYU C6 Electric Bike: The Perfect City Companion for Camper Van Life

Finding the perfect day to ride in Holland can be a challenge, but when the sun finally shines, it’s time to hit the road. Today, we’re excited to share our experience with the DYU C6 electric bike
DIVE IN
REVIEW: Djebel Extreme 140 TT Alaska Roof Tent

A French-made roof tent that sounds as exotic as it is practical. Does it have class and quality?
DIVE IN
REVIEW: DYU A5 Folding E-Bike –Small Frame, Big Questions

A folding electric bike from a brand you’ve probably never heard of, built to squeeze into tight city living. It’s called the DYU A5, and it comes with all the usual claims: powerful motor, clever folding, decent range, and city-ready toughness. So, what’s the catch?
DIVE IN
Bushlore Review – Botswana Overland Vehicle Rental: Solid, But Not Flawless

Here’s a detailed review based on a recent experience with one of their Toyota Hilux’s.
DIVE IN
Botswana Self-drive Safari – All You Need to Know

FAQs, tips and tricks, basics, and inspiration. All you need to know for your self-drive safari trip to Botswana (and Africa in general)!
DIVE IN
Botswana Self-Drive 4×4 interactive map, info and inspiration

This is the start of a three- week self-drive trip through Botswana, with a huge diversity in landscapes and a wealth of wildlife. Part one is about the border and the first camp near Gaborone. Let’s go!
DIVE IN
Kubu Island, Makgadigadi

It’s very hard to describe just how breath-taking and magical the salt pans are, but let’s give it a go!
DIVE IN
Nxai Pan – Perhaps The Most Underrated Park In Botswana

Nxai Pan National Park might not be on your radar when you plan a Botswana trip, but it should be!
DIVE IN
Elephant Sands Lodge – still relevant?

If you want to study elephant behaviour and the herd dynamic a little closer, this is where you come to. Very happy to see that Elephant Sands is still going strong and maintaining its charm
DIVE IN
Chobe Safari Lodge – The Kasane Magic

Sometimes we just need a little more comfort. Things like running water, an electrical socket, or a shower(!). Chobe Safari Lodge has all that – and much more!
DIVE IN
Chobe National Park and Savuti Camp

Chobe National Park, Botswana’s oldest game reserve, offers quite a bit of diversity. It stretches from the Chobe River in the north, with thick woodlands and large herds of animals attracted by the water, to the Savuti marshlands—which are pretty dry these days.
DIVE IN
The Subtle Magic of Mbudi (Khwai)

Water is the buzzword here, right in front of the campsite. A laidback mokoro trip, hippos nearby and elephants grazing just add to the charm.
DIVE IN
Moremi Game Reserve & Third Bridge Camp

A little bit of rain goes a long way to spotting some game! And some noisy neighbours in camp
DIVE IN
DOWNTOWN Maun Tour & Okavango SCENIC Flight

Maun is the centre of the universe when you are in the Okavango region. This is the place to be for a helicopter flight over the Okavango, or a fascinating Cultural Tour
DIVE IN
CKGR – why we head for The Exit

It was all going so well. The Kalahari, man what a fascinating place! Until we need to find the exit…
DIVE IN
Welcome to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve!

Welcome to the CKGR! A dry, hot, dusty, and inhospitable place. So why come here at all?
DIVE IN
Uitspankraal, A Little Oasis in the Biedouw Valley, Cederberg

At the far end of the Biedouw valley, way out in the Western Cape near the Cederberg there’s a little handwritten sign on a hillside letting you know you’re still on the right route…
DIVE IN
Botswana Self Drive 4X4 Tips & Observations – Africa at its best

You need three senses and some faith to survive a solo self-drive 4×4 in remote Africa!
DIVE IN
Spanish Roadtrip – A Bank Robbery, Breakfast in Gibraltar, Costas and Sierras

We’re on our way down through Spain to Gibraltar to try and find the best Englsih breakfast on the continent!
DIVE IN
The Allure of the Lake District

It’s been raining, it’s been miserable, and it’s been grey and cloudy for weeks now. So what’s the appeal?
DIVE IN
400,000 KM in our Land Rover Defender

This is quite a milestone, so it’s a perfect time to look at ten years of Land Rover ownership. What are the costs, how many repairs and a breakdown or two…
DIVE IN
In The Spirit of Mille Miglia

Everyone has heard of or perhaps seen, the old classic car rallies. This GStaad Cannes rally was in the spirit of that most famous road rally of the 1950s
DIVE IN
Goodwood Festival of Speed, a Petrolhead’s Dream

This is the holy grail of motorsport celebration. The noise, the speed, the smell of oil and tyre smoke, the passion… It has it all, from your favourite hypercars to rallying, motorcycles, prototypes, classic cars and so much more.
DIVE IN
EUROPE CAMPING ROAD TRIP Interactive Roadmap

Get some inspiration from our Route Map of our Roadtrip around Europe. Enjoy! And see you on the road!
DIVE IN
Camping Quingey en route to Grenoble Road Trip Blog #39

A lot of people would probably call this Kwingy in English but it’s Can…jey, which can be confusing – but what’s important is the oodles of French charm
DIVE IN
The Lawnmowers of Cobijo, Spain Pyrenees | Road Trip Blog #38

Camping out of season has its advantages, notably having the place to yourself. Except for when the local shepherds invade the campsite with a flock of woolly ruminants.
DIVE IN
Bubulcus & Bolotas Eco Campsite, Portugal | Road Trip Blog #37

Low impact and off-grid. Just ten vehicle camping spots, and a couple more if you’re traveling light. Is this the Best Campsite in Western Europe?
DIVE IN