Overland

How a Stroke Changed my Life Up until Wednesday 20th April 2022 I had not been in hospital for nearly 40 years, sure I'd been in hospital to visit people but on a personal level I'd not even been to…

Driving in wooded areas in rural Spain is prohibited during the summer months from June 1 - Oct 15 there is a total ban on the circulation of motor vehicles during this period with some exceptions. Why Countryside Driving Restrictions…

Fly tipping is a problem in rural Spain especially in woodland areas where rubble and building materials are often offloaded even though there may be a facility to accept such materials nearby. Living in rural Spain is something we are…

Open fires are generally prohibited in Spain between June 1 and October 15, the risk of wildfire is exceptionally high so traditional camp fires are not allowed in any circumstance. Can I have an open fire camping in Spain? Stop…

What do rising fuel prices mean for overlanding? Fuel prices continue to rise, the crisis that has been born from the Russian invasion of Ukrain has taken hold in numerous ways with one of the most painfull being at the…

What is Calima weather? Calima weather in Spain is a weather phenomenon that results in the skies turning orange red in colour due to dust particles carried north from the Sahara desert. Translated as 'haze' in English, Calima can reduce…

How to Find Places of Interest Overlanding Spain So you've planned the trip to Spain, the rig is serviced, full of gear and you're packed and ready to go.

Overlanding Back to Nature - Getting Out to Chill Out Overlanding isn't just about taking the vehicle to it's limits, navigating challenging terrain and pulling your mates out of trouble when they get bogged down . Overlanding back to nature…

Solo Overlanding Spain - Getting out alone and taking it easy in the Granada campo January in southern Spain is a nice month, yeah it's cold, it can be frosty in the morning but the days are generally crystal clear,…

Overlanding Basic Tools List An overlanding basic tools list will heavily depend on the

Knife law in Spain As with most laws in Spain which can change without notice knife law is also quite complex. For the purposes of this article we'll assume that you are visiting Spain on an overland/camping trip and intend…

Exploring Barrancos and the Altiplano de Granada Exploring barrancos... Sitting at home planning the next trip on GAIA GPS doesn't mean that everything will go to plan. GPS can't tell whether or not that trail is blocked or simply cordened…