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Author: Carlo Oehl

Carlo is an off-road adventure enthusiast and hobby copywriter who is passionate about exploring forgotten routes. When he's not blazing trails, he works as a Digital Software Solutions Architect, bringing innovation and creativity to his professional pursuits.

Twist & Throttle — The Cinematic Route We Never Planned

Posted on 28/07/202528/07/2025

Every journey has a beginning. Ours began with a growl. Two machines.One road.And a plan as loose as our throttle hands. Just after 11AM in Mossel Bay, the BMW Z3’s roof was folded…

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Shut Down Screens, Unlock Powerful Mountain Memories

Posted on 11/01/202531/07/2025

A Spontaneous Decision It was late December in Mossel Bay, and the usual hum of digital demands hung heavy in the air. My parents, Ulf and Natalia, had just cleared…

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Swartberg Pass Tour: To Hell and Back

Posted on 26/12/202428/07/2025

Christmas Day 2024 was one for the books as we set off on a family adventure through the Swartberg Pass, an iconic piece of South African history. With my parents…

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Conquering Breedt's Neck in an Audi Q7

Conquering Breedt’s Neck in an Audi Q7

Posted on 20/02/202322/04/2024

Breedt’s Neck is a mountain pass that many deemed impossible to traverse without a proper 4×4 vehicle. But we weren’t deterred by the naysayers, and we set out on our…

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Unlocking the Power of Travel: Why it’s Important for Your Mental Health

Posted on 14/02/202323/03/2023

Discover the transformative power of travel. Boost your mental health, resilience, and creativity with these tips and personal experiences.

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LandRover a new chapter

Welcoming A New Way To Discover

Posted on 11/03/202209/02/2023

As many of us know, the Isuzu D-Max was the ultimate vehicle for exploring places that we never thought possible in a BMW X5. The D-Max offered us everything we…

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Epic Prank On Dimi

The Ultimate Prank On Jeep Drivers!

Posted on 03/09/202115/07/2022

Jeep drivers are some of the most aggressive drivers on the road. They are known for their love for speed and their tendency to be very attached to their vehicles….

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Training Day At Kungwini 4x4

Unleashing our Potential with Expert Training at Kungwini

Posted on 29/05/202113/09/2023

So, you love the idea of off-roading. But before you go wild, it’s key to know your 4×4’s limits. That’s where our Kungwini training comes in. It’s perfect for newbies…

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The PVR Hill

The Pierre van Ryneveld Hill

Posted on 15/05/202123/07/2022

What a gem to find in the middle of the city overlooking Centurion, Waterkloof Airforce Base, and Irene, Cornwall, and so much more. The trip to the top is not…

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The Beginning

How Forgotten Routes Was Born

Posted on 11/05/202126/05/2021

Hey there, adventurers and homebodies alike! Ever felt like your living room turned into a corporate office and your kids became mini Zoom executives? Yeah, me too. 2020 was a…

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