About iOverlander

iOverlander is a mapping project started by overlanders Sam Christiansen of Song of the Road and Jessica Mans of Life Remotely. It began with the simple desire to combine many of the current overlander accommodation listings on the web. Of course, one thing turned into another, an iPhone app was born, and so was this website. We’ll be confined to spreadsheet no longer! This projects contributors number many more than just the founders. Many travelers have dedicated their time, ideas and most importantly their GPS coordinates. Thanks to all of you!

Our Mission

iOverlander’s mission is to support and encourage overland exploration of the world, while respecting local cultures, people and environments.

iOverlander Definition

iOverlander is a tool, by and for overlanders, which enables its users to submit, amend and find information and opinions, primarily about places that are essential for the act of overlanding, and secondarily non-essential places that are of interest to a significant group of overlanders.  

Overlanding Definition

Wikipedia defines it best: Overlanding is self-reliant travel to remote destinations where the journey is the principal goal. Typically, but not exclusively, it is accomplished with mechanized off-road capable transport, where the principal form of lodging is camping, often lasting for extended lengths of time (months to years), and spanning international borders.

How did we get here?

Well, a lot of very long email chains. But we did have a plan from the beginning, this is how we started:

• Take existing overlander accommodation listings from the web and combine into one standard format.
• Make a browse-able online database that current overlanders can use to find places.
• Create a simple way to update and add reviews to each place.
• Encourage overlanders to track their trip, and add places and update existing information.

What’s important?

When creating a site like this, there are many things to consider. But every detail doesn’t mean a thing unless you know what is important to your project. These things are important to us. Of course this list isn’t complete, but these are standards we constantly remind ourselves of.

• There will always be a free version of this app for all users.
• The data is of the highest quality.
• The functionality is friendly for overlanders. It can be used and accessed in multiple ways and in multiple formats.

Download the App

For offline support, improved filters, and so many more features, download our app:

About iOverlander

iOverlander is a website and mobile app to help overlanders find their next destination. All of our places and reviews are created by travelers like you. Please help us improve our data by updating and adding places you have been.