Welcome to the Overland Journal Podcast

West Africa Journey and Cultural Experiences

The Benefits of a Two-Season West Africa Trip

Cultural Highlights and Food Discoveries

The Role of Journalism in Travel Writing

Challenging Encounters and Medical

The Trailing Ivy's Unique Vehicle

Vehicle Modifications and Future Plans

Overland Journal Magazine Subscription

Overlanding 101 Book Promotion

Cultural Appropriation and Traditional Dress

Historical Landmarks and Slavery's Legacy

Culinary Adventures and Local Flavors

Exploring Local Cuisine

The Challenges of Spicy West African Food

Lessons Learned from Slow Travel

Cultural Awareness and Privilege

The Importance of Greetings in West Africa

Reading on the Road

Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Host Ashley Giordano welcomes Paula and Jeremy Dear, two Brits en route from Belgium to Southern Africa in a 32-year-old ex-Belgian Iveco military police truck. In this episode, Paula and Jeremy dive into why they chose this vehicle for travel in Africa, how a slow pace has allowed them to experience places more deeply, and how prioritizing cultural immersion has brought joy along the way.

Their trip is being documented on Substack at trailingivy.substack.com.

<p>Host Ashley Giordano welcomes Paula and Jeremy Dear, two Brits en route from Belgium to Southern Africa in a 32-year-old ex-Belgian Iveco military police truck. In this episode, Paula and Jeremy dive into why they chose this vehicle for travel in Africa, how a slow pace has allowed them to experience places more deeply, and how prioritizing cultural immersion has brought joy along the way.</p>
<p>Their trip is being documented on Substack at <a href="https://trailingivy.substack.com/">trailingivy.substack.com</a>.</p>

The Overland Journal Podcast features the travelers, topics, and news related to the overlanding community and industry. This podcast is hosted by Scott Brady, Ashley Giordano, and Matt Scott. This podcast is a production of the Overland Journal Magazine and the expeditionportal.com website.

The Overland Journal Podcast features the travelers, topics, and news related to the overlanding community and industry.

The Overland Journal Podcast

Paula and Jeremy Dear on Overlanding West Africa in an ex-Belgian Military Police Truck

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