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Lost 5th gear After a relaxed trip through Europe and a smooth ferry crossing from Tarifa to Tanger, happily driving on the péage from Tanger to Rabat, the car suddenly lost its 5th gear. Shock and unbelief. Well, unbelief: with a nearly 25 year old Defender, even when it's very well serviced...

Hi, No need for quarantine. It needs to be vaccinated against rabies, with a recent bloodtest in its passport. Some African countries want you to register with an authorized vet when entering the country, but from what I heard from a few other overlanders who took their dog, most border...

Hi Rob, Sounds great! USD are the most commonly used currency. Carry enough local currency for food, accommodation, fuel, etc. There's a growing number of ATM's in the larger towns, but no guarantee that they work. Take VISA credit card(s), as they are better accepted than Master. Most...

Well, you've got a few years to plan then and no need to worry about the use of the medical kit :) Have fun with all the preparations! Cheers, Gee Africa overland 2014 Follow me on Facebook

Thanks, I followed them during their trip. Well written blog, btw! Happy trails, Gee Africa overland 2014 Follow me on Facebook

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Hi all, In January I'll start an overlanding journey of about 12 months through Africa, that will take me to Cape Town along the West coast and up to Egypt along the East. A solitary trip. Well, almost, since I'm taking my dog Thimba (Swahili for "Lion Hunter") as my companion and guardian...

Hi Jörg, Wow, beautiful! I was in Iceland three times, twice on my bicycle and once with my Defender. But each time in Summer. Must go back in Winter! Happy travels!

Hi, I use a GoPro HD camera with two housings, one in the car and one on the snorkel outside. The housings are completely waterproof and keep out all the dust and sand. You control the camera with your iPhone (with a wifi backpack), so that you don't have to stop and climb on the roof to...

Hi Dave, How did you value your vehicle for the carnet? Safe travels!

Morocco in July..., perhaps if you stay on the coast or high-up in the mountains you won't get toasted. Anywhere near the desert will be scorching hot. I was in Tata last month (southern Morocco) and it was already 40 degrees. In Summer it's frequently in the 50-ies. But sometimes you just don't...

Hi all, Just returned from a two-month shakedown trip to Morocco, as a preparation for an Africa overland adventure next year. It was my third time in Morocco, and for those of you who would want to go but still have some doubts: go! It's absolutely easy-going, varied, cheap, and has...

Hi all, Browsed the forum regularly over the last few years, so I thought it's time to sign up and register. I've been the proud owner of a Defender 110 Tdi CSW for almost 17 years now, and I spent a lot of time (and money :D) modifying and preparing it for an overlanding adventure to Africa...