Just starting out...

[Tony Weaver]

Brilliant! Thanks Tony –
Starved of information here! Thanks so much. Can I start with the following?
OTROAD3 Driving 1

Posted in the overland section above.

[Tony Weaver]

Posted in the overland section above.

Note that OTROAD Driving Hazards is posted in the sticky on safety at the top of this page so I won't repost.

[Tony Weaver]

Border crossings posted in a separate thread

[Tony Weaver]

Security on the road posted in separate thread. Will post some of the other stuff later in the week.

TW

[Tony Weaver]

Security on the road posted in separate thread. Will post some of the other stuff later in the week.
TW

I have organised with Dirk to have all these "How To" posts moved to the Sticky section.

Tony

[karistew]

Just like to introduce you gents to the newest family member "The Beast" - 2007 Double Cab Hilux 3.0 D4D [interesting looks when a 5.4ft lass hops out I can tell you!].

All attention is now on kitting The Beast out, a couple of lessons, 'dry' [preferably wet] runs and research into our trip. 4 months to go!!!

[karistew]

Hi!

We did it! We are finally travelling through Africa. Currently in Ethiopia and have already made the turn back south after 3 months on the road.

Ended up getting a Toyota Hilux 3.0 D4d model. All good so far. You can read our blog : http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog...ck/1/tpod.html.

I can't recommend it enough!
Thanks for all the advice,
Karen

[MikeAG]

I wish you'd pointed this out before Karen! We all like to follow a big trip........

[karistew]

Well, now is a good time to get a cup of coffee and take a read :-)

At the moment, its more fun than factual, will prob put together a more informative piece once the entire trip is done.