From the road
Stories, tips and inspiration from our expeditions.
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11 articles about travel, 4x4 expeditions and off-the-beaten-path destinations.
Expedition Report
Standing face to face with Everest, looking up at the highest peak on Earth - it sounds straightforward. The reality on the Tibetan side turned out to be far more layered than we expected.
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Travel Tips
There are more and more 4x4 expeditions out there, and more and more organizers to go with them. But how do you tell the ones worth trusting from the ones just selling pretty pictures?
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Travel Tips
The north with Lalibela and Danakil, or the south with the tribes of the Omo Valley? We break down which route to choose for your first trip to Ethiopia - and why you might not have to choose at all.
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Travel Tips
eSIM, VPN, Alipay or cash - how do internet access and payments actually work in China and Tibet? A practical guide for travellers.
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Inspiration
Pakistan is one of those places where the road itself is the destination. The Karakoram Highway, views of K2, a night under canvas on the Deosai Plains, and valleys tourists simply never reach. See what a 4x4 expedition through northern Pakistan looks like - and why more and more travellers are putting this country at the top of their list.
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Travel Tips
Not everything that fits in the car should come with you off-road. In this slightly tongue-in-cheek guide, we cover what NOT to pack for a 4x4 expedition - from wheeled suitcases and glass jars, to too much electronics, a home barbecue, and the heaviest baggage of all: ego.
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Travel Tips
What does a 4x4 expedition actually look like? Find out what to expect: off-road vehicles, safari, accommodation, routes, logistics, preparation, and adventure off the beaten track.
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Travel Tips
Planning a 4x4 expedition to Africa? Find out what to pack for safari, desert and off-road travel. A practical checklist for Land4Travel expedition participants.
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Inspiration
Two countries, two philosophies of travel, and one question every first-time visitor packing a mosquito net asks themselves.
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Expedition Report
Madagascar is not a cartoon. It's red earth, crumbling roads, children touching white skin, and poverty that teaches humility. A report from an expedition that changes your perspective.
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Inspiration
15 days, over 4,000 metres above sea level, Tank 300 vehicles, and a route that runs from Lhasa through Everest Base Camp, the sacred Mount Kailash, all the way to the forgotten lakes of Ngari. Find out what an expedition to the Roof of the World looks like - and whether it's for you.
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