An Overlanding Life

The Dragoman brochure that first hooked me on the life of overlanding looks very old-fashioned to my eye now but, of course, 1988 was a long time ago.

At the time, this brochure was my window to a different life, a life of adventure and excitement, and I was entranced.
If you’ve read my memoir, Chasing Lions, you’ll know that, eventually, I became an overland expedition leader – one of the first few women to do this commercially.

The book tells the story of my journey from timid modern languages student and advertising executive to truck-driving, spanner-wielding tour leader in the Middle East and Africa. I was a mouse looking for her inner lion, her roar.

You’ll have to read the story to see the adventures I had and the changes I made to my life, but to set the overland scene, I thought I’d share some pictures of what life on the road was like.

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As I write this (February 2022), I am sad to report that, due to the global pandemic, Dragoman has had to temporarily close operations. However, I’m sure they will be back when cross-border travel becomes easier once more.

Until that time, do have a look at their website to find out more about their exciting journeys: Dragoman.com

Read more about my memoir, Chasing Lions.

Thanks to Dragoman for sharing these images with me. They are taken by leaders and passengers over the years.
Please do not reproduce any photos without asking for permission.