Preparation & Planning
Documentation, gear, logistics, borders, basic mechanics. Everything you need to know before setting off, and what to learn along the way. From the first trip to a months-long journey, practical content that gets you out of preparation paralysis.
Articles
How to Organize Your Car Interior for Overland Travel
Organize your overland car interior by frequency of access: three zones, weight distribution and what must stay within reach on the road.
July 2, 2026
What to Pack for an Overland Trip: Essentials to Comfort
A layered overland packing list: documents, vehicle safety, sleeping and food basics, plus the comfort gear worth adding for long trips.
June 10, 2026
Overland Tires: How to Choose, Inflate and How Many to Carry
A practical tire guide for overland travel in South America: HT vs AT vs MT, tire pressure for each terrain, how many spares to carry, and how to fix a flat far from any shop.
June 7, 2026
Vaccines and Health for Overland Travel in South America
Mandatory and recommended vaccines, the yellow-fever certificate, a first-aid kit, health insurance and altitude care for an overland trip through South America.
May 30, 2026
Overland Budget: How Much It Costs to Drive South America
How much an overland trip through South America costs: three budget profiles, spending categories and a country-by-country comparison, with values in USD.
May 27, 2026
Crossing the Andes by Car: 7 Argentina-Chile Passes
Seven Andean passes between Argentina and Chile you can cross by car, with altitude, season and the best path for each destination.
May 24, 2026
How to Plan an Overland Trip Through South America
A complete guide to planning your first overland trip through South America: from the dream to the drawn route, from the vehicle to the waypoints, step by step.
May 22, 2026
Internet on the Road: SIM, eSIM and Starlink for Overland Travel
How to get internet driving through South America: a strategy with a local SIM, an international eSIM and Starlink Roam for each scenario and country.
May 16, 2026
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
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
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
Documents to Cross South America Borders by Car: Checklist
ID, vehicle registration, Green Card insurance and more: the full checklist of documents to cross any Mercosur border by car without getting stuck.
April 29, 2026