So what is it I am looking to do I hear you ask.
Well…. see below video from Exodus Travels for a bit of an overview!
…And below you can find a handy cutaway of an average Overland Truck, taken from www.africatravelguide.org
And a few external views taken from Nomad Adventure Tours…
February 3rd, 2009 at 1:22 pm
I never had the money to pay a company to do an “proper” overland- always ended up on trains and local buses instead. I know lots of people who have though and Exodus and Dragoman seem to get the top votes from the paying customers – so I think it would follow that they are the best to work for too – Dragoman definitly have the best quality trucks – which mean less time spent fixing them
February 4th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Try Volkswagen Westfalia Campers.
Cheaper than a huge truck, sleeps 2 easily. Best year is a 1971 in my opinion.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Westfalia_Campers
http://www.westfalia.org/
February 5th, 2009 at 7:07 am
hi, ive come across ur story and i find it inspiring, its incredible how ur able to divest everything u own to find new and exiting adventures, i think u shall come across very exiting experiences that will make ur whole risk worthwile. i live in peru and if someday u wanna come here, just tell me. its just beautiful and beyond words. its sad u wont be able 2 read my blog cause its in spanish, but if u ever do learn spanish, i hope ull like it, good luck in any venture u take a part of!!!! frances..
February 5th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
@Budget4WD – The Lonely Planet forum agress with you there, nothing like Dragoman for quality. Also they had a very rigorous process to pick new employees, good on them I say!
@Paul – I’ve always loved the “Magic Bus”, unfortunately they don’t have a toilet/shower capability so aren’t my can of choise for a long expedition.
@Frances – Thanks for your comment. Peru is “on my list” so who knows maybe someday I will. Also, thanks to Translate.Google.com I can read your blog! The wonders of technology hehe!
February 5th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Here we witness the true face of humanity. Imagine how different the world would be if we were all capable of doing what we wish. I of course mean this in the best manner possible; No mass murderers in the land of do-as-you-please, just freedom. You’ve quit your job and decided to travel, and I admire that. I only wish the sense of freedom that you must feel (Or that you will feel) were as readily available to all of us. You’ve dared to go where most humans fear to tread, and (the fates willing) you’ll likely love yourself for it. Godspeed man.
February 5th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
@Goggles – amen.
February 6th, 2009 at 3:10 am
Good on you! There is nothing more fearful or uplifting as liberating yourself of “stuff” and taking on the world. If you believe, you can achieve. I look forward to following your blog.
Smiles
February 10th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
@Carolyn – thanks! I look forward to seeing ya here again hehe!