About Us
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We are a trio of cousins based in Italy. We enjoy a tight relationship galvanised on broken bones, bruised knees and a childhood passed along side one another during the summer.
As of a turn of events we found ourselves sharing a new passion which keeps us ticking: overlanding. Well... that's what we aim to do and earn the patch. Without doubt we are new to the game and comparatively boot. However we do not lack persistence and ingenuity. We plan to bring you with us on our travels as we learn and grow exploring new places with an open mind and a smile that can be seen through a muddy windshield on a foggy night. |
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objectiveWe aim to travel the world bit by bit as often as we can. Learning, tasting, reading and soaking in every nuance of every location we find ourselves at wether it be a beach, remote town, desert or jungle.
All of this on our limited budget, to which you can relate; proving how you can travel with lower expense and great rewards. |
HOWThe million dollar question...
"There is always a way" Through ingenuity, sacrifice and a sense of adventure we found the way to explore the world with a 4x4. We all have different jobs, calendars and lives and will do our best to achieve our goal. |
YOUAs we travel we carry our own food, gear, amenities and necessities. We will carry YOU too with us through social media, posts on this site, video and photographs.
Keep track of our position and events...feel free to contact us if you need a hitch or want to meet! |
WHEREWe organize our trips based on a variety of factors; mainly excitement. We like the remote. The lost or forgotten places.
One motto reins sovereign here: "adapt and overcome" |
THE CREW
The trio. The Fugitives. The Lone Gallopers.
We have a history like all of you. We, were born in different places, live in different places, do different things and all have different paths in life. However, when its time to hang we hang like apples from a tree... or testicles. We are those cousins that spent every childhood summer together up in the family country house in Piedmont, northern Italy. Where, amongst the elements we played and grew a tightly knit bond that brings us together like nothing else.
As of the past few years we grew to love travelling and experiencing new places and adventures full on. Wether its hiking up in the Alps and sleeping in a tin can bivouac at 3347m a.s.l at -4°c with a wool blanket all the way to spending starlit nights on the rocky riverbeds that crisscross Piedmont; we are all for it. We spend plenty of time together and in between the occasional scuffles and constant [loving] insults we laugh, eat and travel listening to good music and enjoying the ride.
If you want to get to know us further click on our photo and read an extended personal bio, or send us an email!
We have a history like all of you. We, were born in different places, live in different places, do different things and all have different paths in life. However, when its time to hang we hang like apples from a tree... or testicles. We are those cousins that spent every childhood summer together up in the family country house in Piedmont, northern Italy. Where, amongst the elements we played and grew a tightly knit bond that brings us together like nothing else.
As of the past few years we grew to love travelling and experiencing new places and adventures full on. Wether its hiking up in the Alps and sleeping in a tin can bivouac at 3347m a.s.l at -4°c with a wool blanket all the way to spending starlit nights on the rocky riverbeds that crisscross Piedmont; we are all for it. We spend plenty of time together and in between the occasional scuffles and constant [loving] insults we laugh, eat and travel listening to good music and enjoying the ride.
If you want to get to know us further click on our photo and read an extended personal bio, or send us an email!
Alberto
"Beto"
meticulous in planning; a perfectionist in doing. Calmly thrives in chaos. Having graduated in busting balls and McGyvering Beto cares a lot... too much at times and winds us up. Success is in the details. As he often says "A good plan now is better than a perfect one later". This ball busting chief can sleep on rocks and through hailstorms and still complain about Pietro's food. |
Pietro
"Chef"
fancy name huh? some say he can cook. We... avail ourselves of our right to remain silent on the matter. The not so hunter gatherer you imagine is expert at reverse navigation and the best driving companion you can have. Humor is boundless as are his [bad] ideas. You'll find yourself talking to a sleeping man in the middle of the day, in a desert storm, snowing. Pietro falls prey to nap attacks competing with the reigning champion: Filippo. |
Filippo
"El capitàn del Nap" His endless laughter and smiles positively charge the team. He does compensate, however, by never following and rules common sense implies and often drives Alberto mad. Good fun. Most importantly he is the demi god re-encarnation of a snack vending machine; keeping the team powered up and smiling.
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THE LONE GALLOPER
The real deal. The one and only. The brave. The locomotive off the beaten path. The old ungainly, smelly, loud and tempered Lone Galloper.
Get to meet her here. She has a page dedicated to her.
Get to meet her here. She has a page dedicated to her.
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Did you know?
We always have a bunch of arguments.
We also refer to ourselves as:
- The Fugitives
- The Replacements
- Les Cojones
- the moment we enter a bar we assume different personalites:
- Alberto becomes a professional nocturnal dolphin fin scratcher
- Filippo brags about his Ulimpic Gold Medals won in the "Long Distance Paper Plane Throwing Championship"
- Pietro preaches about the importance of lepricorns and theorises on "Why do we get drunk all the time"
- Filippo Smiles as he sleeps.
- Alberto talks in his sleep.
- Pietro.... well you don't wanna smell what Pietro does in his sleep....
- Some say we are absolutely bonkers. We take it as a compliment.
- Alberto can sleep on any surface. (True I've slept through hour long MRI scans) He will exchange a mattress for rocks any day.
- Filippo now is Canned-tuna-phobic
- Alberto simply cannot eat Apricots, not that he's allergic....
- Pietro will eat anything, any day, anywhere.... he is our Expedition Chef.... you get the picture...
