Hi everyone,
I'm glad to have found overland bound. At this point in my life, I find myself in a situation where I kinda lost touch with my inner circle because of recent lifestyle changes that I have adopted. In a nutshell, I've quit my job and decided to travel by road. I recently finished a 50 day Baja road trip (from San Diego to Cabo) with my girlfriend and my 1998 Honda Accord as a "learning experience" of a longer trip we are planning for the near future - Road trip to South America.
(I know this car is by far not an offroad vehicle, but it never broke down and got us home safe)
The Baja trip was a great experience that only strengthen my love of travel and adventure. We took this car over rocks, dirt and sand. Only got stuck once in the sand. Having a 4x4 lifted vehicle would have definitely been a different adventure. We learned a lot. First major learning was that we will not be taking my 98 accord on our S.A. trip. I'm currently looking for a 2005-2009 4runner that I plan to outfit for the trip. I decided on this vehicle due to cost, reliability and accessibility of parts/service throughout Central/South America. I am open to suggestions.
I have plenty of backpacking experience. I love the outdoors. What I lack and currently learning, is about 4x4s (never had one or even had an interest in - just never needed it in my past), Solar power, and driving through other countries.
I hope to connect with many of you to learn and also share my experiences. If there are any fellow OB members in San Diego, I'm open to meeting up.
Thanks,
I'm glad to have found overland bound. At this point in my life, I find myself in a situation where I kinda lost touch with my inner circle because of recent lifestyle changes that I have adopted. In a nutshell, I've quit my job and decided to travel by road. I recently finished a 50 day Baja road trip (from San Diego to Cabo) with my girlfriend and my 1998 Honda Accord as a "learning experience" of a longer trip we are planning for the near future - Road trip to South America.
(I know this car is by far not an offroad vehicle, but it never broke down and got us home safe)
The Baja trip was a great experience that only strengthen my love of travel and adventure. We took this car over rocks, dirt and sand. Only got stuck once in the sand. Having a 4x4 lifted vehicle would have definitely been a different adventure. We learned a lot. First major learning was that we will not be taking my 98 accord on our S.A. trip. I'm currently looking for a 2005-2009 4runner that I plan to outfit for the trip. I decided on this vehicle due to cost, reliability and accessibility of parts/service throughout Central/South America. I am open to suggestions.
I have plenty of backpacking experience. I love the outdoors. What I lack and currently learning, is about 4x4s (never had one or even had an interest in - just never needed it in my past), Solar power, and driving through other countries.
I hope to connect with many of you to learn and also share my experiences. If there are any fellow OB members in San Diego, I'm open to meeting up.
Thanks,
