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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Jun 14, 2018
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Podcast episode

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Visit GHToverland.com/podcasts for all our Overland Podcasts with comprehensive notes for each episode.18 Month Overland Adventure from the UK to MongoliaThree friends and two overland trucks; Gary, Tina and Matt, all from South of England worked together for a satellite company. After dreaming and talking about world travel and overlanding for the last 18 years, they have finally set off. In the beginning of 2015 the three friends finally had enough, there had to be more to life than working in an office. It was time put plans into action and start living. Escaping the menonity of the 9-5, sitting in traffic and paying bills. Initially they talked about getting a yacht and sailing around the world. Then in July of 2015 after a trip to India they decided to go overland instead.Two years after the arrival of their two 10 ton British Army Layland D.A.F. trucks, they have finally departed the UK, heading East to Mongolia! They expect to be on the road for 18 months before heading back to the UK to visit family and friends, service their trucks and head for Africa for a two year overland trip.Overland Podcast Show NotesWebsite: http://www.just-escape.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_just_escape.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Just-EscapecomTwitter: https://twitter.com/Just_escape_comYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC68fMuK0pwuL8-9Sv__FjUwVehicle: Layland DAF Fuel Capacity : 400 liters / 106 gallons providing approximate range of 1,840 milesWater Capacity - Puddles: 425 liters / 112 gallons with a four stage water purification systemWater Capacity - Matilda: 375 liters / 99.1 gallons with a four stage water purification systemWashing: On board washing machine in both trucksShower: On board shower and toilet on both trucksSolar: Victron EasySolar system @ 760 watts per truckHeater: 2 diesel heaters along with the truck engines pumping hot water. Complemented with a Webasto Air Top diesel air heaterRefrigerator Matilda: Marine grade fridge freezerRefrigerator Puddles: uses a domestic freezer with a thermostat modification to run at refrigerator tempsStove / Cooktop: standard domestic gas cooktop from IkeaTop Pieces of Gear: Garmin inReach ExplorerGear Removed: Kayaks, Diving and Climbing gearFavorite Places: Gobi in Mongolia and Eastern Russia, meeting new people and experiencing the remote wilderness.Favorite Recipes: looking forward to local fresh produce plus base spices they carry Navigation: MapsMe and paper mapsCommunication: CB Radio, Cell phone and a Garmin inReachBest Tips: Go to the Adventure Overland Show (UK). If you will be taking the Silk route in Central Asia visit https://caravanistan.com/
Released:
Jun 14, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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The GHT Overland Podcast is a podcast devoted to sharing the stories, along with the vast experience of Overlanding Adventure Travelers around the world. Enjoy stories from adventure travelers of all types. From the large MAN trucks to moto, Chris and Lisa interview full time overland travelers as they prepare to escape into their own full time travel. Subscribe now for stories of adventure and travel from those who have tackled the backroads of Alaska to New Zealand. It’s Awesome!http://ghtoverland.com