Encounter Overland provided those inquiring about expeditions and expedition members (EMs) with a range of information to help them prepare for the journey – long or short. This page shows samples of the type of assistance and information provided.
Responses to inquiries, connecting travel, insurance …
Encounter Overland – Expedition Member Pre-departure Information booklets
The letters/booklets below were sent to Expedition Members to help them prepare for their trips – with information on visas, vaccinations, recommended reading etc. A list of mailing addresses was also provided where family and friends could send letters along the way – mostly care of the Poste Restante facility in post offices of major cities.
If you have a booklet or other pre-departure / trip information to expand the sample set, please get in touch through the Contact page.
Asia
Africa
South America
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Central America
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Brief Encounters
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Further/General Information Booklets
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Sundowners Pre-departure Information
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