Whenever you're buying a new vehicle, it's a good idea to go ahead and baseline it - making sure that it is road and adventure-worthy! This is definitely true when you're the new owner of a 1990 Nissan Patrol in Guatemala. After finding the right truck and laying out my build philosophy (see the intro to the Nissan Patrol build here), it was time to dive right into some … [Read more...]
Zimbo’s 1990 Patrol GQ “Shorty” Build: Intro
In August 2014 I made a major life change - packing up my life in Virginia and moving to Guatemala. The move to Guatemala was unexpected and abrupt. Originally, I had come out on a short-term assignment to support a project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). During the first week of my assignment, my supervisor resigned and this quickly … [Read more...]
Zimbabwe
There’s more to it than just Robert Mugabe and Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Zimbabwe is one of my favorite places in the world. And, no, it’s not because that’s where my furry—or not so furry—little four legged friend, Zimbo, comes from; although, it is where I first encountered the Rhodesian Ridgeback. It's on top of my list because it's one of the few places in the world where … [Read more...]
The Travels of Vince Broady
A few weeks back Alex asked if I’d be interested in being a guest writer for Dirt Road Trip. Obviously, I said yes. … [Read more...]
