After months of planning, researching routes, buying equipment, checking the vehicle, studying border crossings and generally trying to think of everything that could possibly go…
Botswana & Namibia Food Rules for Overlanders — Updated August 2026
One of the surprisingly complicated parts of planning Travels with Tau has nothing to do with…
There is a strange part of preparing for a big overland journey that nobody really talks about.
The lull before you leave.
When I first…
A Practical Overlanding Guide for Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa
Travel is one of those things almost all of us love in one way…
In a few weeks, I begin Travels With Tau and I will leave Lusaka and head south on an overland journey through Botswana, Namibia and…
The Gear You Hope Never to Use
Overlanding tools and recovery gear are essential items we take with us into remote areas hoping we never…
What is involved when planning an overland trip through Africa?
There are many important considerations, including your route, daily distances, road conditions, accommodation, fuel availability,…
Over the past two decades, I have had the privilege of meeting thousands of patients. Every consultation has taught me something—not only about pain, movement,…
