Member Introductions NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF

Manuel_M · May 3, 2024

Hello everyone!

I'm Manuel and I'm a landscape photographer from Switzerland.

I wouldn't quite call myself an Ovetlanding novice anymore, but I'm still far from being an expert. As the saying goes, you're always learning.

My overlanding vehicle is a 2013 Volkswagen T5 Transporter bus with a 4-Motion all-wheel drive incl. rear diff lock.

I'm currently rebuilding a few things on my vehicle, such as a rear bumper with Swingout spare wheel holder and a few other things.

In the photos you can see me traveling in the Balkans. I hope you like the pictures and look forward to a great exchange with like-minded people.

Have a great day everyone!
Manuel

freak4life · May 3, 2024

Manuel_M said:
Hello everyone!

I'm Manuel and I'm a landscape photographer from Switzerland.

I wouldn't quite call myself an Ovetlanding novice anymore, but I'm still far from being an expert. As the saying goes, you're always learning.

My overlanding vehicle is a 2013 Volkswagen T5 Transporter bus with a 4-Motion all-wheel drive incl. rear diff lock.

I'm currently rebuilding a few things on my vehicle, such as a rear bumper with Swingout spare wheel holder and a few other things.

In the photos you can see me traveling in the Balkans. I hope you like the pictures and look forward to a great exchange with like-minded people.

Have a great day everyone!
Manuel

Hello Manuel, welcome to Overland Bound.

El-Dracho · May 3, 2024

Manuel_M said:
Hello everyone!

I'm Manuel and I'm a landscape photographer from Switzerland.

I wouldn't quite call myself an Ovetlanding novice anymore, but I'm still far from being an expert. As the saying goes, you're always learning.

My overlanding vehicle is a 2013 Volkswagen T5 Transporter bus with a 4-Motion all-wheel drive incl. rear diff lock.

I'm currently rebuilding a few things on my vehicle, such as a rear bumper with Swingout spare wheel holder and a few other things.

In the photos you can see me traveling in the Balkans. I hope you like the pictures and look forward to a great exchange with like-minded people.

Have a great day everyone!
Manuel

Hi Manuel,

Welcome to Overland Bound!

I am one of the Overland Bound European Ambassadors.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for questions regarding Overland Bound, and the App or information regarding overlanding.

Local information for any of the OB regions can also be found in the Overland Bound by region forum. Each region has its own sub-forum. Switzerland, for example, belongs to the region MidEurope. So, this link leads to the MidEurope subforum. Feel free to introduce yourself to your local area here.

Please take a look at the Rally Points for planned events. There you can filter by region. There are plenty of meetups planned for 2024 for Europe already. Last weekend for example we had our annual Spring Meetup. You can find a few impressions here.

We also do a virtual campfire once a month, there are always members from many regions of Europe. This is a relaxed online talk about overlanding, trip plans, gear, everyday life and more with like-minded people. Just join us next time if you like.

If you have any other questions just ask, please. Always happy to help.

Safe travels,

Bjoern

Bengt N · May 3, 2024

Manuel_M said:
Hello everyone!

I'm Manuel and I'm a landscape photographer from Switzerland.

I wouldn't quite call myself an Ovetlanding novice anymore, but I'm still far from being an expert. As the saying goes, you're always learning.

My overlanding vehicle is a 2013 Volkswagen T5 Transporter bus with a 4-Motion all-wheel drive incl. rear diff lock.

I'm currently rebuilding a few things on my vehicle, such as a rear bumper with Swingout spare wheel holder and a few other things.

In the photos you can see me traveling in the Balkans. I hope you like the pictures and look forward to a great exchange with like-minded people.

Have a great day everyone!
Manuel

Hallo Manuel
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N

rtexpeditions · May 4, 2024

Good to see another VW Transporter on here.

Manuel_M · May 4, 2024

rtexpeditions said:
Good to see another VW Transporter on here.

goplac3s · May 4, 2024

Hello all! My husband and I live in Kansas. We own and 2016 4runner and have been building it up over the last several years and using it to adventure and enjoy the outdoors. I love the helpful community here on OB and am looking forward to hopefully meeting new people and gathering/sharing experiences!!

freak4life · May 4, 2024

goplac3s said:
Hello all! My husband and I live in Kansas. We own and 2016 4runner and have been building it up over the last several years and using it to adventure and enjoy the outdoors. I love the helpful community here on OB and am looking forward to hopefully meeting new people and gathering/sharing experiences!!

Hello Denielle, welcome (both of you) to Overland Bound.

Kent R · May 4, 2024

goplac3s said:
Hello all! My husband and I live in Kansas. We own and 2016 4runner and have been building it up over the last several years and using it to adventure and enjoy the outdoors. I love the helpful community here on OB and am looking forward to hopefully meeting new people and gathering/sharing experiences!!

Welcome to Overland Bound
If you could edit your profile to include a city or town it would help members and the app to get you local information.
You can use the Member Map to find other members and events in your area. You can also send a message directly from the map to other members.
RESOURCE MAP
App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Take a try at adding a track or point of interest to the app.
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
You are in the Midwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly!
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
Check out Overland Expo https://www.OverlandExpo.com
Here is a Midwest expo in MO MOORE OVERLANDING AND OFF-ROAD EXPO // OZARK EMPIRE FAIRGROUNDS – SPRINGFIELD, MO
If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com

Kent R · May 4, 2024

Manuel_M said:
Hello everyone!

I'm Manuel and I'm a landscape photographer from Switzerland.

I wouldn't quite call myself an Ovetlanding novice anymore, but I'm still far from being an expert. As the saying goes, you're always learning.

My overlanding vehicle is a 2013 Volkswagen T5 Transporter bus with a 4-Motion all-wheel drive incl. rear diff lock.

I'm currently rebuilding a few things on my vehicle, such as a rear bumper with Swingout spare wheel holder and a few other things.

In the photos you can see me traveling in the Balkans. I hope you like the pictures and look forward to a great exchange with like-minded people.

Have a great day everyone!
Manuel

Welcome To Overland Bound Manuel
Two great contacts in Europe are @El-Dracho who I see already has greated you, and @Polaris Overland, both are very experienced travelers in Europe.
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
You can use the Member Map to find other members and events in your area. You can also send a message directly from the map to other members.
RESOURCE MAP
North America
App Tutorials
Overland Bound One App Adventure and Expedition Tutorials
Take a try at adding a track or point of interest to the app.
Local information for any of our regions can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Online Courses - Tread Lightly!
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course
If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com

Bengt N · May 4, 2024

goplac3s said:
Hello all! My husband and I live in Kansas. We own and 2016 4runner and have been building it up over the last several years and using it to adventure and enjoy the outdoors. I love the helpful community here on OB and am looking forward to hopefully meeting new people and gathering/sharing experiences!!

Hallo to you both
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N

goplac3s · May 4, 2024

freak4life said:
Hello Denielle, welcome (both of you) to Overland Bound.

Thank you!

goplac3s · May 4, 2024

Bengt N said:
Hallo to you both
Welcome to OBO
Greetings from Sweden
WBR
Bengt N

Hello! And thank you!

El-Dracho · May 4, 2024

goplac3s said:
Hello all! My husband and I live in Kansas. We own and 2016 4runner and have been building it up over the last several years and using it to adventure and enjoy the outdoors. I love the helpful community here on OB and am looking forward to hopefully meeting new people and gathering/sharing experiences!!

Hi Denielle and welcome to Overland Bound!

Greetings from Europe,
Bjoern

roots66 · May 6, 2024

Allyk2022 said:
I grew up in the offroad, camping, and outdoor world when I was young, and then life decided to take me in a very different direction. I am just getting back into being in the outdoors. I have a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon that I am building up to hopefully take on some adventures. I live in the Sacramento area.