Special Episode: 222 Days, One Land Cruiser: Driving From London to Nairobi

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What does it take to drive halfway across the world?In this episode of Gearhaus, Kalasinga and Vanilla meet Sam and Em, better known as The Adventure Way, who spent 222 days driving from London to Nairobi in a 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser.Through this special episode, we learn everything including preparation, border crossings, breakdowns, mechanical challenges, and the sheer determination required to complete a 20,000km overland roadtrip across two continents.Some of the things to expect:- The '76 Land Cruiser: Why the Toyota Land Cruiser was chosen for a trans-continental expedition and how it was modified to survive 7 months on the road.- The Route: Following the journey through Europe, the Sahara, and East Africa, including the toughest terrains and most rewarding stops along the way.- Border Realities: What it really takes to cross international borders with a vehicle, from visas and Carnet de Passage to the logistical challenges of moving between countries.- Mechanical Survival: How to deal with breakdowns in remote locations and the essential spare parts and tools needed for a journey of this scale.- The Human Side: The kindness of strangers, unexpected friendships, and encounters that shaped the journey across dozens of cultures.- 222 Days on the Road: What 7 months of continuous travel teaches you about resilience, independence, and seeing the world differently.If you had 222 days and one vehicle, where would you go?Guest:The Adventure Way: https://www.instagram.com/the.adventure.way/Special thanks to Geco Cafe for hosting us and being so gracious: https://www.instagram.com/geco.cafe/Follow Gearhaus on:Website: https://www.itsgearhaus.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsgearhausInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsgearhaus/WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7MoK22Jl8Epvkjrz2IGearhaus is a Palahala Media Group production.