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Pan-American
Expedition
We’re driving our Land Rover Defender 110 from Uruguay all the way through South, Central and North America, one border at a time, before shipping the car onward to Australia to start our next expedition. This page is our hub for the whole journey: the route, the build, and everything we learn about each country along the way. Departure: 1 October 2026.
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Meet Laura & Alexander
We’re the couple behind Lost Between Oceans, a Belgian dual-creator UGC brand. This expedition is the biggest trip we’ve ever planned, and we’re documenting all of it here as it happens.
The Route
The big picture: three continents overland, then the car ships onward to kick off the next expedition.
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South America
Start
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Central America
Leg 2
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North America
Leg 3
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Shipping Car to Australia
Next Up
The Rig
Our Land Rover Defender 110
Shipped from Hamburg to Montevideo to meet us at the start line. Here’s the vehicle, the build, and how it got here.
Vehicle
Land Rover Defender 110
Fuel Tank
110 litres
Shipped
Hamburg → Montevideo
Departure
1 October 2026
Countries
19 planned
Country By Country
Every one of the 19 legs, in the order we reach them. Each card upgrades to the full format below once we’ve actually driven it, nothing here is rushed ahead of the road.
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Country Name
Currently Overlanding
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[Space for Laura & Alexander to add a line on the most unique thing or highlight of this country.]
— Laura & Alexander
Best Overland Routes in [Country]
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Crossing the Border: [Country] Customs Guide
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Map of [Country]: Our Full GPS Track
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Uruguay
Coming Oct 2026
Argentina
Coming Soon
Chile
Coming Soon
Paraguay
Coming Soon
Brazil
Coming Soon
Bolivia
Coming Soon
Peru
Coming Soon
Ecuador
Coming Soon
Colombia
Coming Soon
Panama
Coming Soon
Costa Rica
Coming Soon
Nicaragua
Coming Soon
Honduras
Coming Soon
El Salvador
Coming Soon
Guatemala
Coming Soon
Belize
Coming Soon
Mexico
Coming Soon
USA
Coming Soon
Canada
Coming Soon
Only Uruguay has an estimated date right now, the rest read “Coming Soon” until there’s a real one, rather than guessing.
Latest From The Road
Every post across every country, newest first. The cards above are for browsing by place, this is for keeping up as we go.
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Follow Along
Real-time updates live on Instagram, plus our latest video, in between blog posts.
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Latest Video: [Title Of Our Newest Upload]
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Everything On Board
Our Overland Build
Every item in the Defender, organised by category, each one linking to where we actually bought it. This card grows as the build does, more items and more categories get added over time.
New to Overlanding? Start Here.
This page is about our Pan-American route specifically. For general overlanding know-how, gear guides and prep advice, head to our Overlanding Tips hub.
Get Ready To Overland
The gear and services we actually use, adapted from our regular trip-prep list for overlanding specifically.
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Fill The Tank
Fuel, ferries, park fees and the odd tow truck add up. If this page or our trip has been useful or entertaining, you can help keep the Defender moving.
FAQ
What is the Pan-American Expedition?
Our overland trip through South, Central and North America in our Land Rover Defender 110, starting 1 October 2026 in Uruguay, before we ship the car onward to Australia for the next one.
How long will the trip take?
We’re not on a fixed timeline. Each country’s page goes up once we’ve actually driven it, so the pace shows here as we go.
Can I buy your route or maps?
Yes, once a country’s content is live we’re publishing a country-specific map. Join the waitlist above to hear when each one drops.
What vehicle are you driving?
A Land Rover Defender 110, shipped from Hamburg to Montevideo ahead of departure. Full build details are in our vehicle post.
How do you afford this?
A mix of savings, brand collaborations and reader support. We share real cost breakdowns from time to time in our newsletter.
Where do I start if I want to overland myself?
Our Overlanding Tips hub covers general prep, gear and planning advice separate from this trip-specific page.
Our Sponsors & Publications
The brands backing this expedition, and the places that have covered our work.
Our Sponsors
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Overlander Shipping
Equipment: Container & RoRo shipping for the Defender.
About: Got our Defender across the Atlantic, Hamburg to Montevideo.
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Holafly
Equipment: Unlimited data eSIM, active on every border crossing.
About: Our provider for staying connected across the whole expedition.
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Chapka
Equipment: Long-term travel insurance policy.
About: Covering us for the full length of the expedition.
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About: [Why it matters to the expedition.]
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