Podcast - Overland websites

The latest Overland Live podcast (Episode 03) is available for downloading.   This week we discuss Overland website creation - selecting your audience, hosting your website, digital content, and social media.  A must listen if interested in creating your own overland website.

Read the Show Notes for more information and the MP3 download.

Podcast - UK 4x4 Overland Travel Show

On Sunday 13th February 2011, I attended the inaugural UK Overland & 4x4 Travel Show in Warwickshire.  The show had a good mix of traders showcasing the best in overland equipment.  This ranged from overland vehicles, 4x4 trailers, equipment and various tours on offer.

I met up with a few of the traders and asked them a few questions about their products and the overland market.
Here is the podcast from the show...
Podcast download link (right click to save as)

I interviewed the following people:

• Simon Ward-Hastelow from Land Rover World
• Paul from Footloose 4x4
• Mark from Touring Gear UK
• Matt from MattSavage.com
• Kevin from Mudstuff.co.uk
• Leslie from Intrepid Campers
• Sam Watson on behalf of MyWay Tents UK

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Podcast - Langebaan Sunset

Langebaan Sunset

Planning for your Trans-Africa trip?  If so, then you must take time out to listen to Nick Bradshaw (Langebaan Sunset) share his experiences to date as he reports live from Northern Namibia during the inaugural Overland Live podcast.

Nick and his wife Vicki left the UK in May 2010 driving their Defender 110 South.  During this podcast, Nick touches on their route, Africa's hotspots, the vehicle & cooking setup and their alternative route to Angola.

You can download the MP3 audio podcast via the Overland Live website.

Overland Live Webcast

The concept of the Overland Live webcasts is to add a face and voice to the many fantastic overland websites.  I have now finished two live sessions, with a good selection of guests lined up for the future.

Nathan and his postie motorbike called Dot

I am excited to announce a new guest: The Postman.  Nathan Millward had the idea to ride a motorbike from Sydney, Australia to London, UK.  The bike he chose for his Asia trip was an Australian Postie Honda 110cc motorbike.  His website, The Postman, was a huge success during his trip and his forum page (on ADVRider) attracted around 800 000 views.  As a result, he was requested to write a book, aptly named 'Going Postal' which is being published as we speak.

You can register on www.overland-live.com for Sunday 23rd January's live session.

An exciting development: Overland Live Webcast

Hot off the press:  Overland Live presents live webcasts:

Following a well established tradition of bringing exclusive content to our members, Expedition Portal and The Africa Overland Network are proud to announce our latest project - Overland Live.

We have teamed together to bring you a new and exciting way to learn about and interact with everything related to Overland travel and travelers.

Situated between a Webinar and a video presentation, Overland Live will allow you to hear and see the presenters - live! 
You will have the opportunity to send your questions in advance and get answers during the session. 

The presentation will also be recorded so those who can't make the live broadcast may view it later.

For our very first session, we are excited to announce as our presenters:

Frederik and Josephine (www.radiobaobab.be), the overlanders who recently traveled across Congo (DRC) while journeying around the world for 2 years.
They will share details about their challenges and accomplishments, as well as answer your questions. 
The presentation will be held on Sunday Dec 5th at 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time.

The number of guests is limited (200) so reserve in advance to secure your spot - it is free!

http://overlandlive.doattend.com

Also please note that this requires a high speed connection and a laptop/computer with adequate processing capacity. The session will have a live chat and video stream.

More details on the technical functioning of the session will be provided next week. 

Get your questions ready - we must receive them by Dec 1st!

Thank you, 

The Expo and The Africa Overand Network team!