The Next Journey

My 20th 4x4 build since 1982 is . . . 

43 years since I bought my first 4x4. That makes my new build the 20th 4x4 of my career. What should I get? Help me choose.

48V is what we have called a Revolution. But Revolution doesn't come without a lot of questions. Here, I attempt to answer as many as I can.

A Patreon/ASPW Experience member asked, I am considering buying a used Land Cruiser. Can you help? This is my response.

The subject of battery systems can be a bit dry. So get yourself some Classic Coke (my favourite) water (nature’s favourite) or white rum & coke (Heiner’s favourite) and let’s dive in. Sidestepping the risk of...

In South Africa in the 50's, a real life JAWS story unfolded on the coast of Natal. This is that story told by Anthony White in a SABC radio program, produced in 1975.

Join me as I compare two very different worlds of overland travel — Southern Africa and Australia. We’ll explore the landscapes, the challenges, the gear, the wildlife encounters, and the experiences that make each...

1986 and on a road far from home, and the Range Rover breaks down. And cannot be fixed.

Let me try to answer that for you . . . ● Because I don’t know how. ● If you’re talking about this mythical thing called 48V, it’s too complex and expensive. Once valid, these are no longer sound reasons. Enter the...

Owning a 4x4 in Africa sounds like a dream—but it comes with real logistical challenges. In this vlog, I open up about the complexities of running and maintaining my LandCruiser Troopy on the African continent. After...

They tried to cheat me. They thought I was just another contractor they could walk over—like so many others. This is the story of Extreme 16—a 4x4 dealership project in South Africa, complete with a test track, big...

Sometimes, help comes from the most unexpected places. In this deeply personal story, I recount a moment at Oliver Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, where a stranger—someone I will never forget—stepped in at...