Skip to main content

Visually trek the Silk Road with “Land Rover Experience Tour”

Between David Livingstone’s search the heart of the Nile in the mid-1800s and modern explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ frostbite-prone Antarctic treks, it’s safe to say the British have always had more than a knack for cross-continent exploration. That said, it’s no surprise the British car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover sponsors the Land Rover Experience Tour from year to year, showcasing the power of the company’s all-terrain vehicles in month-long journeys spanning multiple continents and conditions. The aptly-titled Land Rover Experience Tour (TeNeues) documents the 2013 Land Rover Experience Tour, sublimely chronicling the 18-vehicle convoy — comprised of Land Rover Evoques and Land Rover Hybrids — in its 10,000-mile adventure along the fabled Silk Road and through eleven countries.

Land Rover Experience Tour
Image used with permission by copyright holder

Brimming with nearly 500 color photographs, the hardcover book shines a light on the company’s thirst for the unknown and exploration of various cultures, beginning with annual expedition’s simultaneous starting points in Berlin and the Land Rover headquarters in Solihull, England. Stunning images encapsulating the 53-day trek are abundant, visually documenting the engineers and various tour participants as their four-wheelers trudge from the ice-lined mountains of Kyrgyzstan and the Himalayas to the scorching Uzbekistan deserts and European plains. Additionally, the 270-page book recounts past Land Rover tours, ushering the reader on a journey through Malaysia, Iceland, Jordan, Bolivia, and slew of other countries, with detailed reports from tour head Dag Rogge.

Recommended Videos

“Land Rover has been exploring the planet since the debut of its first model in 1948,” said John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director, of the event. “The Silk Trail 2013 expedition expresses Land Rover’s commitment to its vehicles as well as to the environment.”

Available for $65 at TeNeues.

Brandon Widder
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Brandon Widder is a journalist and a staff writer for the Manual and its brother site, Digital Trends, where he covers tech…
Yes, you’re probably overpacking — 7 travel tips for packing I swear by
Years of travel mistakes led me here. These tips actually work
An overhead view of a man packing a suitcase

There are two types of people in the world – the ones who pack two weeks in advance with a packing checklist, and the ones who shove a random pair of shoes into a bag 10 minutes before leaving for the airport. I’ve been both.

But after years of red eyes, lost luggage, and trying to survive long layovers in jeans, I’ve learned what actually works. These are the travel tips for packing I swear by – the things that save space, stress, and yes, your sanity.
1. Lay everything out. Then put a third of it back.

Read more
Move over Vegas — this U.S. city is now the top casino spot
Is Chicago the new Las Vegas?
Casino

Before you book your next trip to Las Vegas, you might want to consider a surprising alternative. A new ranking from gaming aggregator SlotMatrix reveals that Sin City isn’t even in the top three casino destinations in the U.S. In fact, Las Vegas came in fourth place, while the number one spot went to an unexpected winner: Chicago, Illinois.

The study analyzed several factors, including the number of casinos per 100,000 residents, casino amenities like hotels and restaurants, the number of slot machines, table games, poker tables, late-night bar options, and average hotel prices.

Read more
Luggage shipping gains popularity as travelers seek stress-free flying
Avoid long baggage claim waits and lost luggage stresses
Man carrying luggage in both hands

In case you are unaware, AAA says a record-setting 72.2 million Americans are estimated to travel ahead of Independence Day this week (between Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, July 4th). AAA projects that this year's domestic travel forecast will surpass 1.7 million travelers over last year, and 7 million more than in 2019. Busy summer travel also means an increased chance of encountering common airport hassles, such as long wait times at baggage claim, and even lost, damaged, or stolen luggage. Travelers are also looking for new ways to avoid rising checked bag fees and overweight baggage fees.

As a solution, more travelers are turning to luggage shipping as an alternative to make their summer journeys a bit smoother. With luggage shipping options at The UPS store, specialty luggage boxes are used to accommodate a wide variety of the most common suitcase sizes. For airlines with strict size and weight regulations, using luggage shipping may offer an easier, stress-free option to transport your belongings without the hassle. Travelers with specific mobility issues or with multiple suitcases have also turned to luggage shipping as a more straightforward solution than navigating busy airports with numerous suitcases at once.

Read more