Ashley Giordano

Calgary

Senior Editor at Overland Journal

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Articles

Andrew Comrie-Picard on the Power of Self-Belief and the Transglobal Car Expedition

6 days ago | expeditionportal.com | Ashley Giordano

Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano is joined by Canadian race car driver, X Games athlete, stuntman, and Baja 1000 champion Andrew Comrie-Picard in this episode, which touches on his childhood in Alberta, Canada, and how his love for driving challenges launched his automotive career.
Overland News of the Week

1 week ago | expeditionportal.com | Ashley Giordano

Camp Coldie—a classic West Coast IPA with a lower ABV—pays homage to overlanding and camping with its medium-body, subtly sweet tones with a gentle bitterness reminiscent of citrus, mango, and grapefruit. In celebration of Camp Coldie’s debut, Scout Campers is giving away a $25,000 credit plus a cash prize toward your dream camper, and 10 Barrel will stock the cooler. To enter the giveaway, visit scoutcampers.com/camergiveaway.
Arctic Trucks Founder Emil Grímsson on the Challenges of Polar Exploration

1 week ago | expeditionportal.com | Ashley Giordano

Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as sits down with Arctic Trucks CEO Emil Grímsson to discuss the origin of Arctic Trucks Iceland and how he turned the “Top Gear Polar Special” into a career of polar exploration. Grímsson touches on his role during the Transglobal Car Expedition, the world’s first wheeled surface navigation through both geographic poles, and how lessons learned in previous expeditions landed him where he is today.
Overland Journal Podcast :: Leave No Trace and Winnebago on Reducing Travel Impact

2 weeks ago | expeditionportal.com | Ashley Giordano

In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, Scott Brady engages with Mark Nevils from Winnebago and Brice Esplin from Leave No Trace to discuss the importance of responsible outdoor ethics, sustainable travel, and the impact of vehicle-based camping. They explore the principles of Leave No Trace, the significance of durable surfaces, and the role of vehicle design in minimizing environmental impact.
Overland Journal Podcast :: Leave No Trace and Winnebago on Reducing Travel Impact

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Ashley Giordano

4 hours agoHave you ever dreamed of escaping the hustle of daily life to live off-grid in the wilderness surrounded by nature but without sacrificing modern comforts? The EO Canopy, a groundbreaking product by Electric Outdoors, is here to make that dream a reality. Combining cutting-edge technology with …
The Scientific Exploration Society :: Overland Conservation

3 weeks ago | expeditionportal.com | Ashley Giordano

When we read about Darién Gap expeditions, we tend to focus on the immense undertaking of the crossing from a four-wheel-drive perspective. But for Colonel John Blashford-Snell, the expedition leader responsible for the first crossing of the Darién Gap with a team of Range Rovers in 1971-72, the mission also focused on plants, animals, and people.
Overland Events and Rallies You Don’t Want to Miss This Spring

3 weeks ago | expeditionportal.com | Ashley Giordano

AMERICAN WEST Snow Peak Long Beach Campfield Spring Festival When March 20-24, 2025 | Where Long Beach, Washington Listed as one of Time’s 100 World’s Greatest Places in 2024, the Snow Peak Campfield is a thoughtfully designed space that allows campers to slow down and connect with nature. The Spring Festival celebrates the Campfield’s one-year anniversary with forest bathing, cold plunging, live music, and food and beverage sampling.
Anthropology and the Overlander's Code

3 weeks ago | expeditionportal.com | Ashley Giordano

In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady talks to Dr. Bryon Bass about the principles of overlanding and the Overlander’s Code, created as a supplement to resources like Tread Lightly and Leave No Trace. They discuss the importance of respecting unique cultures and taking responsibility for one’s actions while traveling.
Principles of Overlanding: Anthropology and the Overlander’s Code

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Ashley Giordano

1 day agoStarlink Just Dropped a $10 Per Month PlanIf you’ve ever relied on Starlink for internet connectivity while camping, overlanding, or running a business on the go, then you already know how …20 hours agoI'm Trading My 4x4 For A Sports Car! What Should I Buy?
10 Things to Know About Overlanding Greece

4 weeks ago | expeditionportal.com | Ashley Giordano

Photography by Richard Giordano On the busy streets of Xanthi, I spot a tiny lobster. She’s swinging an air lasso to “Gangnam Style” as bass pumps through a gargantuan roadside speaker. Located in northern Greece, the city of Xanthi hosts some of the most popular Apokries events in the country, which celebrate the festive season preceding Lent with masquerades, parades, and plenty of opportunities to eat, drink, and dance.