SEVEN CONTINENTS, 220,000 MILES, 100+ COUNTRIES

Not all those who wander are lost.

-JRR Tolkien

The route is of course subject to enormous change. From many past expeditions I have learned a key element to route preparation: Less planning = less disappointment.

STAGE ONE:

My proposed travels will begin in North America where I can do final testing of the truck before heading South toward the equator. Specifics on the North American section are currently being finalized. The journey will take me through all of the Central American countries before terminating at the impassable Darien Gap in Panama.

STAGE TWO & THREE:

I then will explore South America and slowly make my way toward the Southernmost point in Patagonia. The exact route through South America is subject to some change due to political instability and is dependent upon seasonal considerations due to weather conditions, particularly in the Tierra Del Fuego region. A visit to Antartica sans the vehicle will take place from Southern Argentina while I await the vehicle shipment to South Africa.

STAGE FOUR:

The African continent can be approached from two very different routes, the East or West crossing. For many years, either one or the other or both routes were largely impassable due to various conflicts in the many hot spot countries. As of my departure date in 2020 both routes have been confirmed to be passable by other overlanders, but obviously my specific path will be determined closer to the actual travel date. Currently, my thinking is to take the West route after exploring some of East Africa, ultimately crossing into Europe at the strait of Gibraltar from Morocco.

STAGE FIVE:

I travel throughout the continent of Europe. This will give me a bit of reprieve after spending many months enduring harsh travel conditions across Africa. I intend to visit both continental Europe, as well as the United Kingdom & the Scandinavian area.

STAGE SIX:

My travels will take me across the continent of Asia. I will largely take a more Northerly route above the Himalayas before turning toward South East Asia.