{"id":9058,"date":"2024-10-02T19:31:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T19:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/?p=9058"},"modified":"2024-10-03T11:19:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T11:19:58","slug":"james-baroud-at-overland-expo-east-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/it\/blog\/james-baroud-at-overland-expo-east-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"James Baroud at Overland Expo East 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-58cdd60\" id=\"strong-about-overland-expo-east-strong\" data-block-id=\"58cdd60\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/it\/blog\/james-baroud-at-overland-expo-east-2024\/#About_Overland_Expo_East\" >About Overland Expo East<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/it\/blog\/james-baroud-at-overland-expo-east-2024\/#Educational_Opportunities\" >Educational Opportunities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/it\/blog\/james-baroud-at-overland-expo-east-2024\/#Community_and_Social_Events\" >Community and Social Events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/it\/blog\/james-baroud-at-overland-expo-east-2024\/#For_Families_and_Kids\" >For Families and Kids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/it\/blog\/james-baroud-at-overland-expo-east-2024\/#Walk-Through_Overland_Expo_West_MAY_2024\" >Walk-Through: Overland Expo West (MAY 2024)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/it\/blog\/james-baroud-at-overland-expo-east-2024\/#Meet_Us_at_Overland_Expo_East_2024\" >Meet Us at Overland Expo East 2024<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Overland_Expo_East\"><\/span><strong>About Overland Expo East<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0df2aa0\" data-block-id=\"0df2aa0\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Overland Expo East is one of the premier events for adventure travelers and overlanding enthusiasts, taking place annually at Oak Ridge Estate in Arrington, Virginia. The 2024 edition, running from October 4-6, offers a wide array of activities, educational sessions, and product demos.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Best of Overland Expo East 2023\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pT5QMKRWBus?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-138a666\" data-block-id=\"138a666\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9222274\" id=\"strong-educational-opportunities-strong\" data-block-id=\"9222274\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educational_Opportunities\"><\/span><strong>Educational Opportunities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-70df0d0\" data-block-id=\"70df0d0\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The event features over 300 hours of classes and workshops, ranging from overland travel planning to gear maintenance and wilderness survival. There&#8217;s something for everyone, whether you&#8217;re a novice or an experienced traveler. Specialized tracks like the Motorcycle Expedition Skills and Overland Essentials provide in-depth, hands-on training.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9ea742a\" id=\"strong-community-and-social-events-strong\" data-block-id=\"9ea742a\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_and_Social_Events\"><\/span><strong>Community and Social Events<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-cb35cd7\" data-block-id=\"cb35cd7\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Evenings are packed with social events hosted by top sponsors like Toyota and Honda, alongside the highly anticipated Toyota Fireside Chats with industry experts. The event also features a film festival with travel documentaries to inspire future adventures.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-dfb1cb1\" id=\"strong-for-families-and-kids-strong\" data-block-id=\"dfb1cb1\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Families_and_Kids\"><\/span><strong>For Families and Kids<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3845bec\" data-block-id=\"3845bec\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The Junior Overland Explorer program offers a range of activities for kids, such as nature journaling, first aid, and knot-tying workshops. Families can enjoy a weekend filled with both learning and adventure.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d51a327\" id=\"strong-walk-through-overland-expo-west-may-2024-strong\" data-block-id=\"d51a327\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walk-Through_Overland_Expo_West_MAY_2024\"><\/span><strong>Walk-Through: Overland Expo West (MAY 2024)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rooftop Tents by James Baroud - Overland Expo West\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5o6elYchoTI?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; 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