Volvo XC70 overland

Camping at Spednic Lake: A Solo September Adventure

by T2XHow Do You Adventure, Overlanding October 2, 2025No Comments

The last weekend of September took me back to Spednic Lake, one of my favorite spots in New Brunswick for quiet camping and lakeside sunsets. I rolled in Friday afternoon, scored the prime campsite right at the point, and to my surprise—I had the entire place to myself. This was my third trip with the …

Downsizing from Nessie to the Moosewagen: My Overland Journey

by T2XOverlanding, XC70 Build June 6, 2025June 6, 2025Comments are Disabled

After eight unforgettable years of overland adventures in my 2000 Ford Explorer—fondly known as Nessie—I’ve made a significant transition to a more manageable ride: the 2005 Volvo XC70, affectionately nicknamed the Moosewagen. This post takes you behind the scenes of my rig’s evolution, explains why I decided to downsize, and shares how the new setup …