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The Camel Trophy the original overlanding challenge Flickr CC image by Podknox

The Camel Trophy: The original overland challenge

The Camel Trophy was an overlanding extravaganza of adventure and exploration. It was launched in 1980 with a race along the trans-Amazonian highway. It was the original overland challenge that has spawned a variety of other races. The Camel Trophy…

Most Iconic treks of Asia - Great wall of China Flickr image by Bernard Goldbach

Best historical hiking holidays: Top 10 cultural trekking breaks

What are the world’s best historical hiking holidays? The kinds of cultural trekking breaks that put your body to the test but also offer a treat for the eyes and mind? We have compiled a list of ten of the…

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Madventure Discount: 10% off Overlanding

Madventure is an adventure travel company offering unique expeditions at affordable prices. The Madventure London to Sydney Overland tour is perhaps our most popular trip and visits 31 countries in 31 weeks travelling in a custom-built overland expedition vehicle. An…

Jungle trekking in Guatemala and cycling in Belize image by Tamsin Ross Van Lessen

Jungle trekking in Guatemala and cycling in Belize

I’ve been touring Central America for six weeks now and I’m halfway through my journey. Having been to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Honduras it’s time for a spot of jungle trekking in Guatemala and cycling in Belize. All aboard…

Longest overland holidays flickr image by David Holt London

The longest overland holidays by tour operators

Overland tours are an incredible way to see the world. It’s only by travelling overland – either in or on a bus, car, train, horse or your own two feet – that you can really experience a place, meet people…