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Overland Journal Day 173–185: Crossing the Border & Central Thailand Road Trip
Overlanding Thailand and crossing the border from Cambodia with your own car isn’t easy. But thanks to good prep, we make it through to continue our overland expedition to Singapore. We dive into Bangkok life while the 4Runner gets an upgrade, head north into monsoon rains for waterfalls and night safaris in Khao Yai National Park, and explore ancient, crowd-free temples in Ayutthaya. But after days of rain,…
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Overland Journal Day 159-172: Cambodia Road Trip to Phnom Penh, Koh Rong & Angkor Wat
We leave behind what’s said to be the most corrupt border crossing in Asia and roll into Cambodia. At this point, we’ve been on the road for five months and have covered 27,000 kilometers. We dive headfirst into the comforts of city life in Phnom Penh, soak up the easygoing island vibe on Koh Rong, and – maybe the biggest milestone yet – we drive our own car…
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Holiday to Kyrgyzstan: The Ultimate 3-Week Road Trip Itinerary (+Wild Camping & Off-Roading Tips)
Planning a holiday to Kyrgyzstan? This breathtaking Central Asian country quickly became our all-time favorite, and for good reason. Towering mountain ranges, vast valleys, and rugged off-road trails make Kyrgyzstan the perfect destination for an adventurous road trip. We’ve explored Kyrgyzstan twice now: once by flying in and renting a 4×4 with rooftop tent, and once by driving all the way from The Netherlands in our own Toyota…
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Overland Journal Day 143-158: Laos Road Trip
After 143 days and 24.000 kilometers, we drive into Southeast Asia—marking the final chapter of our overland expedition. It’s time for a road trip through Laos. The transition is striking after China’s fast pace. Life here is slower, the roads are rougher, and tourists suddenly seem to be everywhere. Yet, Laos also feels familiar. We traveled here as backpackers seven years ago and recognize the emerald rice terraces,…
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Itinerary Update: The Expedition After Singapore
We have arrived in Singapore — it feels unreal! While we’ll share several more blog posts about our experiences later, for us, this moment has already become reality. So, what’s next? After much thought and consideration, we have finally made a decision regarding the future of this expedition. We won’t head to Australia, we won’t venture further into Indonesia, and we won’t even stay longer in Southeast Asia.…
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