Article Contributions
One of our greatest joys in life is sharing the experiences we had and the learnings we gathered during our expeditions. As we are both avid writers, one of the ways we love to do so is through writing stories for web and print. It’s extraordinary to see how a collection of words can evoke strong emotions. More often than once, we’ve heard that our stories inspired people to take up life on the road themselves, igniting a curiosity to explore further
We have a plethora of experiences that we can’t wait to share with the world. Think about getting stuck for 24 hours in deep mud, in a National Park nonetheless, or about being spontaneously invited by a Moroccan family while you don’t speak a single word in their language.
Are you affiliated with a website or magazine interested in outdoor lifestyle, overlanding, adventure, or travel content? Or are you seeking a personal story about leaving a traditional live behind, the mechanical challenges on the road, or a country-specific deep-dive? We’d love to collaborate!
Previously Published
Explorer Magazin [German]
“Even the lowest point in the country is still 1,400 meters above sea level, the landscape is rugged, the roads are adventurous – welcome to Lesotho, the kingdom of the mountains. On her road trip in a Land Rover Defender through the southern African country, Manon Verijdt meets Basotho shepherds wrapped in colorful Moshoeshoe blankets, stops at the highest pub in Africa and hikes through the Ts’ehlanyane National Park to enjoy the magical sight of the three Mats’a-Mararo waterfalls.”
Wired for Adventure
“From exploring the raw, natural beauty of Eastern Europe to driving tuktuks in Sri Lanka, the latest volume of Wired For Adventure will have you itching to plan your next great adventure.
With a handpicked selection of destination guides, explorer interviews, travel stories, and gear roundups, the pages will transport you around the world, giving you the inspiration you need to join in the pursuit of freedom.”
Land Rover Monthly Magazine
”Our suspension is creaking, every fiber in our body is vibrating, and we are rocking uncontrollably from left to right. The road is bumpy and dusty, and the temperature outside is burning hot. Our windows are rolled down completely to let the wind blow through and to cool us off. The dust from underneath our tires luckily stays behind the car. It is, as a matter of fact, the only thing we leave behind on these trails. Although these roads are tough, even for a 23-year-old Land Rover, this is what a typical day in our Defender looks like.”
4WD Magazine [Dutch]
“Mijn katoenen sjaal waait voor mijn ogen door de bloedhete wind. Sinds de zon aan de hemel staat heb ik ze al half dichtgeknepen, maar nu zie ik helemaal niks meer. Dat er niemand in de verste verte te bekennen is, is dus in dit geval een geluk. Zodra we veilig kunnen stoppen trap ik op de rem om mijn sjaal te fatsoeneren. Dit geeft ons gelijk de gelegenheid om onze waterflessen bij te vullen. Het duurt niet lang voordat de brandende zon, die al de hele dag hier boven de Sahara hangt, ervoor zorgt dat de zweetdruppels over onze voorhoofden lopen en zich een weg naar beneden banen.”
I Want Your Story!
Our story is ever-evolving. We are always on the move, experiencing new things daily. Our newest family member, Nimba, surely knows how to spice things up as well! Interested in one of our stories in your magazine or website? Let us know! We are happy to share a list of our top experiences to choose from, but are equally happy to provide specific country-based articles, mechanical tips or camp recipes.
Send us an e-mail at info@rafikiontour.com or use the form below.
