Alex Widera
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Hi everyone,
I'm Alex from Brussels, the Belgian capital. I'm actually half German and currently study European Studies in the Netherlands.
After school, I went to Australia for close to ten months. I worked in the South of Sydney for half a year. In the meantime, I bought a Holden Jackaroo and that was to be my first ever 4wheel-drive. With that lovely car, I traveled 35,000 km around Australia, passing all states but Tasmania. I had a wonderful experience, watching the star sky in the endless outback, got to know Straya and lovely people from there as well from all around the world.
Yes, I got stuck big time once, had a few flat tyres but none of this prevented me from getting to the conclusion that I want to do this again. The next time is supposed to be in a Land Cruiser Troopy (or 70 series in Europe, if I'm correct). I want to travel the world with that one before it's too late (combustion engine bans etc.).
Of course this is many years off. I need to finish my studies first and want to find a job that pays well enough. Possibly, there's gonna be other things to take care of first. However, my dream is reality. I want to buy a 2nd hand model somewhere in Europe, preferably in Belgium or neighbouring countries. I want, with some help, get it ready myself. 99,9% of the skills needed for that I do not have, but I want to learn them. Some self-teaching, and getting taught. Australia gave me some knowledge, but little practical skills.
Many things are not clear to me, for instance how and where it even is possible to buy a Land Cruiser, especially considering that the model I desire doesn't even get sold in Europe anymore (as far as I know). Additionally, I wouldn't even know if that type of car is gonna be allowed on the streets at all (yes I know, a V8 might not be the cleanest of all cars...). I see them very, very rarely on the streets.
So this is why I joined the group and I hope that people will tell me about their experiences!
Nice to meet you all and safe travels to everybody!
Best wishes,
Alex
I'm Alex from Brussels, the Belgian capital. I'm actually half German and currently study European Studies in the Netherlands.
After school, I went to Australia for close to ten months. I worked in the South of Sydney for half a year. In the meantime, I bought a Holden Jackaroo and that was to be my first ever 4wheel-drive. With that lovely car, I traveled 35,000 km around Australia, passing all states but Tasmania. I had a wonderful experience, watching the star sky in the endless outback, got to know Straya and lovely people from there as well from all around the world.
Yes, I got stuck big time once, had a few flat tyres but none of this prevented me from getting to the conclusion that I want to do this again. The next time is supposed to be in a Land Cruiser Troopy (or 70 series in Europe, if I'm correct). I want to travel the world with that one before it's too late (combustion engine bans etc.).
Of course this is many years off. I need to finish my studies first and want to find a job that pays well enough. Possibly, there's gonna be other things to take care of first. However, my dream is reality. I want to buy a 2nd hand model somewhere in Europe, preferably in Belgium or neighbouring countries. I want, with some help, get it ready myself. 99,9% of the skills needed for that I do not have, but I want to learn them. Some self-teaching, and getting taught. Australia gave me some knowledge, but little practical skills.
Many things are not clear to me, for instance how and where it even is possible to buy a Land Cruiser, especially considering that the model I desire doesn't even get sold in Europe anymore (as far as I know). Additionally, I wouldn't even know if that type of car is gonna be allowed on the streets at all (yes I know, a V8 might not be the cleanest of all cars...). I see them very, very rarely on the streets.
So this is why I joined the group and I hope that people will tell me about their experiences!
Nice to meet you all and safe travels to everybody!
Best wishes,
Alex