Welcome to the Overland Journal podcast with Scott Brady. Today's guest is Johan de Villiers, an experienced traveler and CEO who has adventured across over 50 countries, climbed four of the seven summits, and explored most of Southern Africa by overland vehicle. Johan shares invaluable insights linking his overlanding experiences to business perspectives. In this episode, we discuss his recently published book, 'Overlanding Through the Boardroom,' available on Amazon, which details his adventures and lessons from over 30 years in the IT world. Additional topics include investing, team-building while traveling, his Land Rover Defender, and more. Enjoy this conversation with Johan de Villiers, as it promises to be the first of many.

Explorers Club fellow and former President of the Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association Billy Creech is a conservationist, adventurer, expedition leader, author, poet, and father. In this episode from the field, Billy and host Ashley Giordano discuss the Old Traction Road Expedition and how overlanders can use their wide range of skills to get involved with conservation efforts.

In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, we dive into the adventurous life of Chase Eckert. From growing up in a traveling carnival in Alaska to embarking on a solo journey to Ushuaia on his KTM, Chase shares his extraordinary experiences. We discuss the tools and apps he uses, such as the Onyx Off-Road app, and explore his fascinating stories from his recent trip in Joshua Tree. Chase also reflects on the challenges of solo motorcycle adventures, including his arduous trip to the Yukon River on a motorcycle with studded tires. Join us as we uncover the highs and lows of long-term travel and the value of human connections along the way.