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Luisa Bell

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México, United States
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Luisa Bell’s Biography

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I am an accomplished Freelance Writer with a proven track record of crafting high-quality, brand-aligned content for Expedition Portal. My passion for overland travel has led me to explore over 79 countries for the past 13 years, whilst self-publishing five books and sharing these experiences through compelling written and visual content. I have a solid foundation in immigration law, having successfully operated my Immigration firm from 2005 to 2014. This unique blend of professional accomplish…

Luisa Bell’s Journalist Portfolio

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Emergency Travel: Navigating the Unexpected

Emergency Travel: Navigating the Unexpected

As full-time overlanders originally from South Africa, we rarely get the chance to visit our home country, es…

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Emergency Travel: Navigating the Unexpected

Emergency Travel: Navigating the Unexpected

As full-time overlanders originally from South Africa, we rarely get the chance to visit our home country, es…

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Optics for Overlanding

Optics for Overlanding

Over time, I've come to view optics as a quiet force multiplier. They stretch human vision beyond its factory…

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Light It Up

Light It Up

It was a hot, muggy night in early 2019. We had driven most of the day on terrible, muddy tracks and arrived …

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Buyers Guide :: Pop-top and Expandable Living

Buyers Guide :: Pop-top and Expandable Living

For close to a year, whenever my mind was free to wander as we trundled along on our North American journey, …

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Buyers Guide :: Pop-top and Expandable Living

Buyers Guide :: Pop-top and Expandable Living

For close to a year, whenever my mind was free to wander as we trundled along on our North American journey, …

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Trail Feast and Benchmade on the Alvord Playa

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By Graeme Bell Verified, Luisa Bell
| Expedition Portal Verified
The Alvord Desert is one of our favorite locations in the entire USA, so when an invitation from knife maker Benchmade popped into our inbox, inviting us to a weekend of food, fun, and friends, we jumped at the opportunity. We loaded our gear into a Geotrek van and headed east from Bend, a little burned out and eager for an opportunity to unwind, reconnect, and eat excellent food.
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Summertime Essentials to Help Beat the Heat

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By Graeme Bell Verified, Luisa Bell
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Last summer was a true test of man, machine, and miniature dog. We left our base in Mexico in the spring, pointed the Land Rover north, and spent six months exploring the US and Northern Mexico. It was an odyssey of sweat and perseverance, lived entirely from our trusty Land Rover, with no air-conditioning in the cab or the camper. We camped 28 days out of every month and are now as tough as old boots—or at least well-worn sandals. The season offered no mercy.
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Buyers’ Guide to Micro Campers and Trailers

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By Luisa Bell, Graeme Bell Verified
| Expedition Portal Verified
The Quinta Lala campsite in Cusco, Peru, is something of an informal summit for the global overland tribe. On any given morning, a traveler will find an eclectic lineup of expedition vehicles scattered across the sloping green lawn, just a stone’s throw from the ancient walls of Sacsayhuamán.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Expedition Portal

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Tintin