Welcome to the Overland Journal Podcast

Meet JJ: Foreign Service Expert and

From Border Crosser to Global Citizen

The US Foreign Service: A Global Presence

The Joy of Overland Travel and Local

Family Adventures Abroad: Navigating

Preparing for Your First International Trip

The Importance of STEP and Travel

Avoiding Pitfalls: Travel Behaviors to Avoid

Essential Items to Bring and Consider

Visa Applications and Travel Documents

Visa and Documentation Essentials

Navigating Border Crossings

Security and Safety Tips for Travelers

Dealing with Emergencies and Incidents

Book Recommendations and Final Advice

Closing Thoughts and Appreciation

verland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews JJ, a U.S. Department of State Foreign Service/Diplomatic Security professional based in Sub-Saharan Africa, about practical travel security for international travelers and overlanders. JJ shares how his background and overseas work shaped his approach to preparation, including using travel.state.gov for country-specific requirements, enrolling in STEP for alerts and consular support, and keeping hard and digital copies of key documents. They discuss what to do if you lose a passport, handling medical emergencies, and why travel advisories often specify regions and changing security postures. JJ covers common mistakes with restricted items (prescriptions, knives, drones, sat phones), border-crossing behavior and organization, cultural respect and avoiding confrontation, communication plans with multiple backups, avoiding night driving and excessive speed, using local knowledge, and guidance on complying during robberies. JJ also recommends two books: "Surfing: What Surfing Taught Me About Love, Life, and Catching the Perfect Wave" and "Out of Captivity."

<p><em>verland Journal Podcast</em> host Scott Brady interviews JJ, a U.S. Department of State Foreign Service/Diplomatic Security professional based in Sub-Saharan Africa, about practical travel security for international travelers and overlanders. JJ shares how his background and overseas work shaped his approach to preparation, including using travel.state.gov for country-specific requirements, enrolling in STEP for alerts and consular support, and keeping hard and digital copies of key documents. They discuss what to do if you lose a passport, handling medical emergencies, and why travel advisories often specify regions and changing security postures. JJ covers common mistakes with restricted items (prescriptions, knives, drones, sat phones), border-crossing behavior and organization, cultural respect and avoiding confrontation, communication plans with multiple backups, avoiding night driving and excessive speed, using local knowledge, and guidance on complying during robberies. JJ also recommends two books: "Surfing: What Surfing Taught Me About Love, Life, and Catching the Perfect Wave" and "Out of Captivity."</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

Principles of Overlanding International Travel Security for Overlanders

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