We’ve been in convoy with the Troopy for the last couple of weeks. But yesterday we got some other visitors too! Parked up a little over 3000m next to lake Son Kul, a motorbike sidled over. It was windy and they saw us and thought they come and say hi and take shelter next to the truck for 10minutes before moving on. The following morning they were still there having pitched their tent. We spent all afternoon chatting about the road and experiences, making food together and eating in the truck out of the way of the passing rain shower and wind. This is one aspect of overlanding we love - meeting fellow travellers, swapping stories and advice and hints of places to go. If you had to choose motorbike and tent, Troopy, or our big blue for your overland adventures, what do you pick? #overlanding #livefree

Welcome to all you new followers, thanks for joining the journey! To give you the 101 intro, this is our home on wheels. An ex British Army truck upcycled in to an overland truck for us to travel the world as a family. The family is me (Dave), my wife (Jess), our four year old daughter (Isla) and our five year old Hungarian Vizsla (Otis). We’ve lived in the truck since Isla was 8 months old. But this longer trip began in January 2024 when we left England. We’re now in Kyrgyzstan and getting close to starting the infamous Pamir Highway, the second highest drivable road in the world. Common questions: Isla has so far visited 25 countries. No, we’re not sponsored. Yes, Isla will be homeschooled. No, we’re not independently wealthy. Yes, I still work (professional photographer.) No, she’s not very fuel efficient compared to a car. No, I can’t think of a better way of living life and spending time together as a family. Yes, it’s worth the challenges. No, life’s problems don’t go away. No, those wheels are not light (180kg each.) Yes, I’d love borderless currency to be more widely accepted. Welcome along for the ride! Feel free to ask any questions and I’ll do my best to answer them. #livefree #seetheworld #borderlesscurrency #borderlessliving

Postcards from Kyrgyzstan #2 We were driving today, along what is quite possibly one of the best tracks we’ve ever driven in terms of scenery, and discussing what it will be like going back to Europe. I’ve been lucky enough to visit 105 countries so far and nothing, NOTHING, compares to Kyrgyzstan. All being well we won’t be back in europe for more than a year though, so still plenty of time! 😅

Postcards from Kyrgyzstan #1 The light, the scenery, the space, the scale. Kyrgyzstan is on a different level to anywhere we’ve been before.

GN Nostr 🌅 Enjoy this triptych of a huge braided river valley from the air near Kara-Say, Kyrgyzstan. #earthfromabove