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Overlander Life
Food on the Road: How to Eat on an Overland Trip
How to eat on an overland trip, whether by car, motorcycle, motorhome or van. Strategies for any length, focused on routine, practicality and cost.
May 15, 2026
Destinations & Routes
Northern Argentina: 10-Day Itinerary Salta, Jujuy, Cafayate
A 10-day itinerary through northern Argentina by car: Salta, Jujuy, Cafayate, Humahuaca and Purmamarca, with stops, stages and what to adjust before leaving.
May 12, 2026
Overlander Life
Working While Traveling: A Remote-Work Routine for Overlanders
How to work while traveling as an overlander: an internet strategy, a routine, choosing stops and gear to keep a remote income on the road.
May 10, 2026
Destinations & Routes
Ruta 40 Argentina: Complete Road Trip Guide by Car
How to drive Argentina's Ruta 40: section by section, essential stops, the best season, the ideal vehicle and what to adjust before hitting the road.
May 9, 2026
Overlander Life
Sleeping at Gas Stations: How to Choose One and Sleep Safe
How to pick the right gas station, ask the staff for permission and sleep safe and free on the road, even in a truck or van.
May 8, 2026
Preparation & Planning
Overland Vehicle Maintenance: Pre-Trip Checklist
A complete vehicle maintenance checklist before an overland trip: what to check 30 days before, 7 days before and the day before hitting the road.
May 7, 2026
Preparation & Planning
Money in South America: How to Pay on a Road Trip
How to pay while driving through South America: a currency strategy with an international card, cash dollars and what to consider for each currency in the region.
May 6, 2026
Destinations & Routes
Patagonia Road Trip: 30-Day Itinerary Argentina and Chile
A complete 30-day Patagonia road trip through Argentina and Chile: what to see, when to go, which border to use and what to adjust on the vehicle.
May 3, 2026
Overlander Life
The First Week of an Overland Trip: What No One Tells You
The first seven days of an overland trip are the hardest. The real adjustments, the struggles, and what makes the trip worth it.
May 2, 2026
Preparation & Planning
Uruguay Tolls by Car: How to Pay as a Foreign Driver
Uruguay's tolls are almost all electronic and Brazilian tags don't work. How to register before you go and cross the border without waiting in line.
May 1, 2026
Destinations & Routes
Rota Biker: Brazil's Motorcycle Monument Trail
Rota Biker is a Brazilian motorcycle tourism movement started in 2023, with 40+ monuments across Brazil and Paraguay. Each one becomes a rider's stop, and GT has them all mapped.
April 29, 2026
Overlander Life
Wild Camping on the Road: How to Choose a Campsite
How to read the terrain, stay safe and sleep well camping from your car, van or motorcycle: paid, wild or with permission.
April 29, 2026