The inaugural Maya Rally in 2012 was a pretty epic overland scavenger hunt style event across southern Mexico. Team Astrid, consisting of myself and Anthony Sicola of Overland Nomads ended up completing the entire "survival guide" and taking home the overall victory for the Rally. In the end the Rally was all about friendships made and adventures experienced. Hopefully you can … [Read more...] about MAYA RALLY: Video Series
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Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: TOYOTA
Toyota was out in force at Overland Expo 2013. I think almost every type of 4x4 Toyota was in attendance, except the venerable Hilux. The Tacoma and 80 Series Land Cruisers were for sure the most plentiful. From stock to heavily modified overland expedition rigs, they were all there. It is hard to beat the build quality, reliability and international availability of parts for … [Read more...] about Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: TOYOTA
MAYA RALLY: Do Good As You Go
Dec. 8-14, 2012 -Extended FB Gallery HERE- Anthony and I, the Maya Rally team known as #teamAstrid, wanted to save a few dollars (free rally entry) and do something positive on our Maya Rally adventure, which led us to volunteer with the Muskoka Foundation for the week before the official Rally start. Muskoka is a great organization that links overlanders with … [Read more...] about MAYA RALLY: Do Good As You Go
MAYA RALLY: The Journey to the Beginning of the End
We #teamAstrid (Anthony Sicola of Overland Nomads & Bryon Dorr of Exploring Elements) took 7 ½ days to drive from Santa Cruz, CA to Guanajuato, Mexico. A long journey of about 2100 miles with a route through Tucson, Nogales, Guaymas, Mazatlan and Guadalajara. “Hank the Tank,” Overland Nomad’s trusty fully overland-equipped 80 series Toyota Land Cruiser has treated us well … [Read more...] about MAYA RALLY: The Journey to the Beginning of the End