Over-landing the world! Make it more than a road trip...

Why do we Overland???
This video explains the driving force that keeps us so passionate to continue this open ended international overland trip.
It's not about a car, off-road, rock climbing, tourist sites, or must see scenic attractions...
Although these things are very important to us...
It's absolutely all about the people!
It always has and always will be. A country is nothing without the amazing people that make it so special.
In this video we talk about how to turn that overlanding trip into a next level cultural experience, make friends for life and take a special part of every country you visit away with you in your heart.
Join us as we travel the world overland, exploring the cultures and traditions of all the countries we visit.
In our Land Rover Defender camper which is our full time home we will take you rock climbing, hiking and exploring across all the continents on this planet.
If you think our videos are worth it please become a Patron and support our work, we'd be honoured to have you as part of the team.
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[@dam8407]

I don t speak very well english but just enough to say you’re right: travel is not a safari! Meet people is so interesting.... be careful and have fun...

[@Onward4x4]

As a photojournalist, your comment about "this is not a safari" is right on point. People aren't animals you take pictures to take back home... people are people and you only get as much respect as you are willing to give. Great video.

[@SimonElenor]

I grew up in different countries in the world. My Father was in the oil industry. I was very lucky that my parents were very confident and hated doing the tourist thing. It has set me up for loving talking to locals and experiencing their life. It is awesome to see you guys doing the same thing. But I still think it's the Mullet that fascinates the locals for you!

[@leighdearle5965]

I worked in the oil industry for many years all over the world. Working alongside different cultures is very different to just visiting a country and it taught me a lot. You're right though, in the end it's the mullet that gets the job done 😜🤣

[@SimonElenor]

@@leighdearle5965 I love what you guys do. Although I can not travel right now you still let my mind travel. Keep up the great work.

[@koki8399]

I am from Germany and I am watching all your Videos. Mostly behause I am amazed by the great amount of respect and gratitude you show and live. It is such a rare property these days! So glad to see people like you, who have such values. 🙏🏻

[@scalewarmachines]

That mullet! Always an ice breaker!

[@BittnerBuddenbrock]

Have been on the go since 1978 and can only support all your points 100%!!!! Be friendly and you will be received friendly

[@rudyvannistelrooij6150]

There is so much happening right now in the world, you two are a living example of how people are in their core ... keep showing that this planet is about good ! ✌

[@nigelandsueadventures]

We absolutely agree... We were just chatting between ourselves yesterday about the driver we had on our trip to Sri Lanka, and how he was a big part of what made that trip awesome. We spent 4 days with him and at the end he did us the great honour of inviting us to his home for a meal. Thank you for continuing to inspire us, even through these crazy times.

[@leighdearle5965]

Thank you so much. That sounds like an incredible experience with the bus driver 😍 It's these memories that will stay with us forever.

[@jatorresrv]

AWESOME! Thank you for sharing! “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men, [women,] and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” -Mark Twain

[@keagandanny7235]

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[@tadeokristopher15]

@Keagan Danny Instablaster ;)

[@keagandanny7235]

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[@keagandanny7235]

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[@tadeokristopher15]

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[@badgerpa9]

Very nice video. Stay safe and have fun.

[@rafcramatte]

On vous suit depuis quelques temps et vous êtes très inspirant... respect pour votre voyages et aventure que vous nous partagez 😊🤩👍👍👍

[@francoisehollender_franeuro]

One thing is sure : you always travel as you are, as a person. And both of you, Steph and Leigh, are this kind of wonderful persons everybody wants for friends!

[@leighdearle5965]

Merci beaucoup Françoise 🙏😍

[@woody1851]

Wise words, from a wise man. Thanks for remindung me whats important in these days....

[@Jottingsfrom]

Another excellent video Leigh, thanks for sharing. You and Steph are an inspiration!

[@yanceys1]

You forgot to mention that during world travels you should grow a majestic mullet. This shows people that you are an awesome person and have the patience that it takes to cultivate such a luxurious hairstyle!

[@leighdearle5965]

You are absolutely right mate, in fact I should add a mullet appreciation video to my list of potential future videos. Silence the haters once and for all with a beautifully edited master piece highlighting majestic mullets from all over the world 😍

[@STYLEHUAHINONAIR]

I love land rover.

[@gerdacoonan7250]

Huge Congratulations on 75k subscribers, how awesome is that ??!!. Just the other day I was watching an earlier video, and you were hoping for 2k, . . well, that's blown out of the water !!. Your lifestyle, drive, honesty and video production are all at another level, and the results are apparent. Onward and upward, stay safe, thanks for the inside look at the real world, as opposed to what we are led to believe. Cheers from Australia.

[@grahameroberts8109]

Wonderful advice. This is how to meld world humanity. It’s great that you both are ambassadors to France and Australia. Keep it going. Bravo!

[@deltaranger3530]

You guys that living "the life"!

[@eburn71]

breaking down is also a good way to meet people..... :-)

[@leighdearle5965]

Ha ha the best way! Do this journey in a Land Rover and you'll make so many new friends 😜

[@jamesb8467]

Leigh Dearle ahh you beat me to it! Haha!

[@aryesXNA]

Thats why we drive Defenders!

[@JA-pb7oz]

I absolutely love the advice in this video.

[@kabaottoemulsion1869]

I am so anit-social and shy and I have no friend. However, you really cannot avoid meeting people when you travel! I was in Italy and I met someone and ended up staying with their family for a month! That is crazy! Travelling is the best thing you can do before you die! You MUST DO IT! You guys are best people! I envy you!　うらやましいです！ Thanks for the Adventures! Ahhhhhh, Windows down, well no choice with your Defender! LOL!

[@deanehill9730]

Such sound advice Leigh and that is why you and Steph get on so well with the locals. Your travels are so inspiring because of the trouble you take in different countries to fit in. Thanks for the video.

[@bobhewlett3633]

Outstanding and inspirational. Travel safe.

[@juanantonioguerrico1712]

Muy bueno, gracias por compartir.

[@GreyBeardJedi]

Outstanding....You’re Best Video yet. You are a 100% right about the journey being about the people. I didn’t realize until you put into words in this episode... the reason I enjoy your adventure...it's the relationships you've developed with people along your path. The world needs to see more and more of this exact time of interaction, maybe then we would just figure out, we are all just people....not countries, not ethnicities, not dissimilar languages, just People. Keep up the fantastic work…and please keep introducing us to new places, new experiences, and new people along the way. Thank you so much!

[@krisstoker3222]

Your a legend Leigh, a true Aussie ambassador keep it up. You and Frenchy are so inspirational

[@jmena19]

Great video buddy! Nice tips and advice, thanks for sharing this great and helpful information

[@warrenrichards4761]

Morning guys, a pleasant surprise vid to wake up to today. There are so many people who need to listen to your advice on local interaction. We work on the adage "be a traveller, not a tourist" and locals away from tourist hot spots seem to recognise and acknowledge that.

[@2Dawoods]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!!

[@anashaddadvideo]

In simple words.. you are better than the UN secretary general.. you made the world more as one..

[@robertomariarosenbleck2877]

Really thank you for sharing your experience. This video is very important to understand your spirit on this journey around the world. It would be great to see a video explaining how you two decided to leave...

[@diegozurita2887]

All your videos are great, but you went further with this one. It's inspirational, wise, and even restores faith in humanity in these crazy days when everything seems to be negative. I've been a foreigner for the last 17 years, living in different countries for work and also traveling, I totally agree with you that a simple smile will open doors. You guys are awesome. Be well.

[@davidtklui]

Awesome! Thank you very much for sharing such incredible experience!

[@MrMeriloto]

Great video @Leigh Dearle, clear, concise and honest words!! Treat others as you'd want to be treated, respect and you'll be respected.

[@kevinvalente6559]

Thank you!!!!!

[@acidburn9]

Super like.

[@themechanicslab]

Dude, such a good video. So informative and so many good points. Thanks for sharing this and to the person who asked the question in the first place, thanks for asking! Keep up the good work Leigh and Stephi.

[@azomarlandy6517]

Spot on 👍🏻

[@benjaminwunsch-grafton9173]

Thanks Leigh and totally agree. It's easy to travel the world or a country in one's Little box and avoid all contact.

[@whenopportunitycomes8718]

Very nicely explained Leigh; very nice. I am sure this will help many.

[@rodtrevor2315]

Right on the money, not rushing and having plenty of open ended time for sure. Safe travels you four.

[@BGreat2]

Great video content! Relax!

[@laplumetrotteusetv5800]

Wonderful ! Congratulation Leigh for such a great message in these times... The world definitely needs these words !!!

[@leighdearle5965]

Thank you so much for the kind words 🙏😊

[@lamcs-teametnotredefender1640]

J’ai rien compris ! Mais c’est pas vraiment grave. Il y a un truc communicatif chez ce mec... on sent la passion et l’envie. Bravo, continuez !

[@squidgesadventures7070]

Awesome advice .. thank you . :)

[@mbm5111]

I wish you all the best in our lifetime journeys You are inspiring us thank you

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

I am so glad you made this vid. Even when Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam was in conflict I was in Laos and Cambodia and found that being outgoing and friendly "except those who were paid to kill you" made a lot more trust than being a grump. Of course we had to be always careful and watchful but still I had many good responses. Keep the vids coming my friends and gavagudun.

[@kittysch2]

It's awesome to meet a literal DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH like The One And Only "YURRI"

[@stefankolb6944]

Excellent wrap up of how to approach foreign people in remote countries, start with a smile and get connected! Very well explained, it’s 100% in line with our own experiences when traveling around the world.

[@denissavescu]

hello from Romania 🇷🇴 🧡

[@ulrichboer4496]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. Merci, gracias, obrigado. Greetings from Latin America🇧🇷🇦🇷🇨🇱🇧🇴🇪🇨🇲🇽🇵🇦🇺🇾

[@yamayukirizky1317]

That's awesome, i hope one day can be overland around the world like you ☺️

[@MegaJedric]

Thank you! very much for making this video it really helps!,

[@Larrysusmanuk]

You’ll never hear truer words 👌🏻 thanks for all the videos and your positivity 👏👏👏

[@andrewdavies2975]

Great advice,we are social people in this world and want to live in peace.

[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU YOUR BEAUTY DETAIL VIDEO SAFETY TRAVEL AND SAFETY TIMES AS BEST WISH

[@theworldlife1905]

Great and wonderful 😊😘 good luck guys

[@stoneman9460]

You guys are truly amazing at immersing yourselves into your surroundings. This is why I enjoy your videos so much. Thank you for this video, some easy tips for us more introverted people 😊

[@billysauerlandphotography8936]

Thank you for sharing your guy's world, and touching on this topic. Keep on keeping on and be safe.

[@Mr.Engineer.]

We need an entire hour long video on your mullet alone :D Really liked this video, the problem facing me is having enough time. An old house, old cars and full time traveling job takes most of my time.

[@benjaminsier4210]

Well said mate, a short vid like this i think is a good idea, make them about whatever pops in yr head that week, weather its a tip, or something strange that happens that never got caught on film, love yr work guys u do a bonza job every time, always look forward to see what adventures u 2 get up too annnd the people u meet👍🇦🇺

[@arjanwilhelm3545]

Again you touch my heart with this video. Thank you..

[@stevestott3652]

WOW .. You were so right when in the comments of your last video , you said that I would like this video . As I grew up traveling around the world . I have found that your hints and advice in this video are so true . Slow down smile and wave makes for some of the best moments you may ever have in life . This video is so inspirational and that’s one of the biggest reasons I enjoy coming along on this adventure as a over landing friend . The people that you meet will some times show you places you may never know were there so seeing it threw there eyes some times is just so awesome to experience ..cheers to a totally awesome video . And keep up the good work , you two have made me realize that over landing is about so much more then just traveling down the road to the next place . Thanks for sharing your awesome videos and over landing advice with us all . Cheers two you both from . Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A.

[@oscarmike7759]

Wise words spoken Leigh! *thumbsup*

[@philjachowski6580]

What an exceptional message!! Thank you for making and sharing this video.

[@frankt3815]

Hello, this one of your best videos!!! Thanks a lot for all your videos but this one shows everyone in this world how we can life together and not against eatch other. Frank T

[@woopwoopadventures6789]

Thanks guys, travel safe. Love your work and energy. You both are truly the ultimate travellers. We all wanna be you.

[@nduhclouds]

Love you guys! You make me smile in your genuine hearts!

[@camptours]

You are so right! I love you for it. 👍👍😍 LG, Alfred

[@gzahnd]

That was value packed! Thanks for taking the time to do it.

[@rvcenter]

Thank you ..Great Advice

[@durablecarpet]

Great video! So much useful information to the budding overlander!

[@ceciliarademeyer4949]

You guys are amazing! Thank you so much for the positive vibe you ate projecting. I commend that.

[@GiselleTrujillo]

Excellent advice, thank you so much for sharing and on point!

[@wernerwiedon1331]

Yes absoluly 100% perfect Love you both traveling this way awesome, appriciat .

[@tremeurdenigot2241]

Congratulations, excellent recommendations in form of an essential toolkit for intercultural encounter. Continuez comme cela, c'est un plaisir de vous suivre !

[@ianbray8687]

Hi Leigh & Steff. What an informative video, I've always been inspired & impressed by your interactions with the locals regardless of where you travel. Hope you are both safe & well.

[@langwightman1896]

Excellent advice! And all so true!!

[@OverlandingwithBruce]

Awesome advice! Awesome surprise waking up to a video today. Thank you and stay safe

[@leighdearle5965]

Thanks mate and you're welcome 😉

[@rogerwileman9965]

Such good advice I totally agree , good travels

[@polekia]

This world is an amazing place full of wonderful people PREACH LEIGH🤩😁😁😁

[@leighdearle5965]

With yourself being one of those wonderful people Portia 😘😘😘

[@alifgilani9611]

Fantastic video! Great advice for the people.

[@Halimsworld]

Love following you and being a part of your journey, even though through the digital platforms. Some of the people and culture you meet reminds me of the time I grew up in Bulgaria.... Thank you guy’s for reminding us where we come from! B.R from Scandinavia.

[@sowetorecreationalvehicles7658]

This is phenomenal, Thank you for giving us this experiences....

[@somlukmeejindawong1759]

I​ like​ ​​alot.thank you​ from Thailand

[@dragonfly8080808]

Great episode, so informative you speak a lot of sense. To the point, communication doesn't necessarily need language a handshake a smile goes miles, thanks for sharing as always not a long enough episode lol.

[@TheHimalayanLollipopper]

- you guys are the best - love from Kashmir - thanks 🙏 for sharing - tc

[@gerdacoonan7250]

Awesome, visually and capably demonstrated advice for not only travelers, but for every day life situations as well !!. What the world needs now . . . . . . . !!. Cheers from Australia.

[@crivensro]

Thank you so much for a wonderful video :-)!

[@mrpink3630]

it also helps both of you are good looking. its human nature. NOT to take anything away from you guys.

[@henrygreen19]

Very interesting - making so much better sense when travelling. Tks.

[@christpherhill1398]

very good advice THANK YOU!

[@nickwilhelm6990]

You guys are Tops!! Great video, great info! 😊

[@cmoreoverland6739]

Truth!

[@quintessentialquinn1136]

What a great video today. You two have had one hell of a good time. Meeting great people that have given you hospitality and great memories. I like that you guys get involved with the villages . Try your hand at their everyday life and work. You guys are great .

[@whymarko]

Leigh and Stef what a great video. I certainly have learned a lot from your channel over the years.You guys are so inspirational and we certainly look forward to our future overlanding taking advantage of all your tips and suggestions. Of all of the channels I subscribe to yours has the most diverse content. We love the technical (not the wife) The photography, the places, the interactions and your ability to make so many friends along the way. Always look forward to the next show...Mark

[@davidwilkinson4382]

Great video. Really informative. Great food for thought.

[@TopanKJ]

Love it! You guys rock !👍👍😊

[@jonam7589]

Totally agree with you. You receive, what you give. Being respectful to other cultures, religions, nationalities is very important along your open mindedness and willingness to learn with a genuine smile. Yes, they are observing you before they welcome you. Isn't one of the reasons that I along others are keep coming back to see you too, even when you are not traveling.