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Some of you will remember the Stöffelpark in Germany from other events. Now there is good news. There will be a new overlanding event there next year. The name is Fernweh Camp (Wanderlust Camp). An event that promotes the good talks and togetherness of travellers. I will be there and...

The next 4x4 rhein-waal will take place from April 4 to 6, 2025! We have been here several times in recent years with OB members. A good meeting place. View Rally Point

After three great Mid Europe Spring Meetups in recent years, I have already arranged for 2025 that we can be back on the beautiful site in the Odenwald. So, save the date and RSVP here in the Rally Point. As always, places are limited for the known reasons. View Rally Point

The well known German offroad and overlanding outfitter Mehari-Offroad is organizing again a St. Nick´s Event this year. Let´s meet there and have a good time. A good opportunity to meet with members from this region. Last year we had a great time with several members there. View Rally Point

Next weekend (23 and 24 March) a small fishing expo in Neidenstein near Heidleberg takes place. Will be there on Saturday. Maybe a nice possibility to meet with members based in the area and are interested and have a good chat over a cup of coffee. View Rally Point

The members' meeting of the Sahara Club in Germany took place at the weekend. This is the annual meeting at which the chairman and gthe board of the association is elected etc. The big overlanding meetings of the club then take place in spring, summer and autumn. Some background information for...

Maybe this is something for the members from the Rhine Main area in Germany and the surrounding area: I was just at the outfitter Mehari Offroad and there will be another customer event. On Saturday, April 20, 2024 with BOOT SALE. Maybe some people want to meet there again like we did in...

After OTTO is before OTTO. We had a great time again and the date for next year is already set. View Rally Point

The well known German offroad and overlanding outfitter Mehari-Offroad is organizing a Saint Nicholas Event this year. Let´s meet there and have a great time. View Rally Point

Just a little trip around Europe, Hamburg, Munich and the Alps. Meeting other OB members at Adventure Northside, VW Museum, Oktoberfest and then on to the Alps. View Rally Point

In September there will be again the legendary VHF conference of radio amateurs in Weinheim, Germany (about an hour drive from Frankfurt/ Main). The actual conference will take place on Saturday. The programme is again packed with a wealth of excellent and interesting presentations. From...

Spontaneous New Year's meetup on the banks of the Rhine. View Rally Point

Interesting info for overlander in Europe: Croatia is a member of the Schengen area since January 1, 2023 and has introduced the Euro for payment. This will make it easier for overlanders who like to travel in this region, because especially during the peak travel and vacation season there...

4x4 rhein-waal expo will take place from 24 to 26 March 2023 again in Kalkar, Gemany, Europe. View Rally Point

Radio communication round table, share knowledge and information, Q&A focussing on radio comms for overlander in Europe. View Rally Point

I think that this is also interesting for one or the other here. At the beginning of September the draft of the amendment of the amateur radio regulation in Germany was presented. According to this, it is planned that there will be a new class N for beginners (which was always discussed in the...

Hi fellow overlanders, Some of you already know the beautiful terrain around Ohrduf Castle from the OTTO offroad and overlanding expo this year. Also at some times of the rest of the year it is possible to camp on the site and already for the Advent season the organizer of OTTO, will make...

Some of you already know the beautiful terrain around Ohrduf Castle from the OTTO offroad and overlanding expo this year. Also the rest of the year it is possible to camp on the site and already for the Advent season the organizer of OTTO, Jörg Gienapp, will make camping on the beautiful site...

Originally, we had planned a two-week tour around the English Channel for September. Unfortunately, the current entry rules to England regarding C19 are not really overlander-friendly and so we decided to change the already booked ferry to next year and drive a round through France. I would like...

We have already talked about it here and there. We should do, we could do, maybe we do a... a MidEurope meetup. For a long time, this was delayed by the C19 restrictions. All details below. Let's make this a great meetup together! View Rally Point