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See Central America on 4x4
By: (Tue, 24 Feb 2009)
(above right, from left) Foo, Mohd Nor,
Lorenzo (on bike) and 4x4 organising
chairman Datuk Mohd Isa.
IN the wake of its first 4x4 expedition across South America last year, 4x4 World Explorer Sdn Bhd will next be tackling the mountainous terrain of Central America.
A total of 30 participants (25 of them Malaysians) in 13 fully-equipped 4x4 vehicles will be undertaking the 9,000km trek across seven countries – Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico and the United States.
This is the second leg of the World Explorer Series to circumnavigate the world between 2008 and 2012 in suitably modified 4x4 vehicles. The entire series will cover six regions – the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
The expedition was jointly launched recently by Mexico Ambassador Jorge Alberto Lozoya, Foreign Affairs Ministry Undersecretary of Americas Division Datuk Mohd Nor Atan, and 4x4 World Explorer organising committee.
The 47-day trek will start on April 29 from San Jose, Costa Rica, into the heart of Central America, passing through Mexico and crossing over to San Diego, California, before ending in Los Angeles on June 13.
Along the way, participants will visit United Nations Heritage Sites such as Chichen Itza (a large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Mayans) and the Baja California Desert (a steep and rugged desert eco-region in Mexico’s Baja Peninsular), said the series expedition leader Thomas Foo.
The event also saw the launch of The Third Eye – a collection of photos of the South America expedition taken by June Yap, a participant.
For those interested in joining this 4x4 adventure to Central America and Mexico, the package price is RM46,000 for the round trip. This includes costs for shipment of vehicles, border crossing, on-the-ground support including mechanical and medical back-up, accommodation (sometimes camping in style), most meals and side excursion tours.
Short sectors can also be arranged for participants with a tight schedule. Those who do not have their own 4x4 vehicles can still join on a ‘hop in’ basis in three vehicles set aside for this purpose. – Chin Lee Kam
Those interested can email to info@4x4we.com or call 03-4251 2423. Also check out the website at www.4x4worldexplorer.com.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
New Sunday Times CBT News Report 20 Feb 2009
Thrust into Central America
VETERANS from the 4x4 World Explorer is at it again, this time going to Central America, a first for this Malaysian organisation.
The 9,000km expedition will be covered by 25 Malaysians with five foreigners tagging along using fully equipped 4x4 vehicles.
They will go through seven countries – Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico and United States.
The adventure will start from San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica into the heart of Central America, then onto the huge expanse of Mexico, before crossing over to San Diego, California and the final destination in Los Angeles.
The expedition is expected to be completed in 47 days.
The expedition concept was launched by Mexican Ambassador Jorge Alberto Lozoya.
Also present were Datuk Mohd Nor bin Atan, undersecretary of the America division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Datuk Mohd Isa, organising chairman of 4x4 World Explorer; and expedition leader Thomas Foo.
This second series of World Explorer will begin on April 29.
There are still slots for interested parties. The fee is RM46,000, which includes all costs.
Ferry rides are also available for those who do not have a 4x4 vehicle, as 4x4 World Explorer is dedicating three vehicles for this purpose.
Log on to www.4x4worldexplorer or call 03-4251 2423 for more info.
VETERANS from the 4x4 World Explorer is at it again, this time going to Central America, a first for this Malaysian organisation.
The 9,000km expedition will be covered by 25 Malaysians with five foreigners tagging along using fully equipped 4x4 vehicles.
They will go through seven countries – Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico and United States.
The adventure will start from San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica into the heart of Central America, then onto the huge expanse of Mexico, before crossing over to San Diego, California and the final destination in Los Angeles.
The expedition is expected to be completed in 47 days.
The expedition concept was launched by Mexican Ambassador Jorge Alberto Lozoya.
Also present were Datuk Mohd Nor bin Atan, undersecretary of the America division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Datuk Mohd Isa, organising chairman of 4x4 World Explorer; and expedition leader Thomas Foo.
This second series of World Explorer will begin on April 29.
There are still slots for interested parties. The fee is RM46,000, which includes all costs.
Ferry rides are also available for those who do not have a 4x4 vehicle, as 4x4 World Explorer is dedicating three vehicles for this purpose.
Log on to www.4x4worldexplorer or call 03-4251 2423 for more info.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Dato' Muslim South America 2 Blog Report
Hola Guys
Dato' Muslim who first joined the Malaysian Independence Expedition in 2007 from London to Kuala Lumpur, subsequently joined the TransAfrica and then the latest South America 2 of the World Explorer Series, have written a very detailed account of the event from his point of view, with pictures etc of the entire route.
Well worth reading to know Viva South America 2 and Long Live Adventure
Click on the link below and enjoy !!!!!!
http://www.eastwest-overlanders.com/tblog/SAmericaII/index.htm
Dato' Muslim who first joined the Malaysian Independence Expedition in 2007 from London to Kuala Lumpur, subsequently joined the TransAfrica and then the latest South America 2 of the World Explorer Series, have written a very detailed account of the event from his point of view, with pictures etc of the entire route.
Well worth reading to know Viva South America 2 and Long Live Adventure
Click on the link below and enjoy !!!!!!
http://www.eastwest-overlanders.com/tblog/SAmericaII/index.htm
4 x 4 WORLD EXPLORE WORLD SERIES – CENTRAL AMERICA & MEXICO
4 x 4 WORLD EXPLORE WORLD SERIES – CENTRAL AMERICA
The World Series by 4x4 World Explorer Sdn Bhd are carefully put together expeditions with passion for travel, spirit of freedom and open mind ness for discovery all done in off road vehicles with the aim of exploring the world and bringing cultures through exchanges and understanding. They are attempting to circumnavigate the world in 4x4 vehicles in 6 sectors: The Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East and South East Asia.
The vehicles are suitably modified for differing terrain conditions with long-range fuel tank capabilities and this includes motorbikes for those hardier travelers amongst us. For those who do not have suitable vehicles, 4x4 World Explorer Sdn Bhd have currently 3 expedition vehicles where participants can hop in and be apart of this exciting adventurer to see the world. Those who have 4x4 vehicles can bring their own cars but it must be converted to expedition standards, such as snorkels (exhaust pipes pointing skywards) so cars can go up to window level deep in water to roof racks for storing spare parts and essentials like cooking equipment to make nasi lemak and char kway teow in times of emergencies! Again the company can advice and help with the conversion as well as sampling the cooking!
The company organizes the routes, shipment of vehicles, board crossing, on the ground support including mechanical and medical back up, accommodation (some times camping in style), most meals and side excursion tours. Thomas Foo the company founder, 15 years ago firmly believes that “it’s the journey not the destination that really matters” although they have always reached there destinations on schedule even passing by war torn countries.
The World Series started with South America 1 in 2006 visited Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru and Chile. South America 2 was just recently completed successfully in 2008. The expedition began in Lima, the capital of Peru where our vehicles arrived by ship from Port Klang, Malaysia. As it turned out, APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) was on at that same time, attended by a strong political presence from Malaysia and the expedition added an extra refreshing flavour to promote Malaysia. This resulted in the expedition officials being formally invited to attend Malaysian-hosted functions, which also included a flag off from Lima by the Malaysia Ambassador, Ahmad Izlan Idris, and the Mayor of Lima, E. Antonio Meier Cresci on 28th November 2008.
From there they headed north along the Pan Americana Highway hugging the coast of the Pacific Ocean passing mainly desert and arid terrain to Ecuador, which turned into a contrasting green haven with fascinating people, then over the Andean mountain range into the wonderfully colourful and friendly Columbia. Once they dropped in altitude from a maximum of 4300m, into the low lands they wondered into the gem of a country Venezuela.
Now for the first time in Malaysian history they are venturing into Central America & Mexico, commencing end of April to mid June 2009 and will visit the countries of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico and ending at Los Angeles in USA. This is a truly unique opportunity to see this fascinating part of the world in the comfort and safety of expedition vehicles and convoying (or caravan in Spanish). “This expedition will not only show the rich culturally heritage of the Mayan and Aztec empires of yesteryear but what is happening now and to see and feel the energy and essence of the people in today’s climate.” Says Linus Liew, director of expedition & scope.
Part 4 of World Explorer will start from Los Angeles in late 2009, heading eastwards along the southern states towards New York City and then northwards crossing into, Canada ending in autumn 2009 in Vancouver.
The final part of the World Explorer Americas Series will begin from Vancouver in spring 2010 then going northwards through beautiful British Columbia to Yukon and Alaska (USA), before returning along the Pacific Coast to USA, Washington State, Oregon and California to end this expedition in San Francisco.
From the United States, the expedition vehicles will be shipped across the Pacific Ocean to Tianjin, Northern China to continue into Russia heading towards Europe which will start the Asian and Europe sectors of the World series. Further on the exploration continues to the West and East coasts of Africa and onwards to the middle East before returning back to Malaysia. An adventurous undertaking for people with adventurous spirits.
For those like-minded adventurous spirited people interested in any of our future expeditions then please contact us at:
4 x 4 World Explorer, 242-C Jalan Ampang 50450, Kuala Lumpur. Tel +603 4251 2423 Email info@4x4we.com or visit www.4x4WorldExplorer.com
The World Series by 4x4 World Explorer Sdn Bhd are carefully put together expeditions with passion for travel, spirit of freedom and open mind ness for discovery all done in off road vehicles with the aim of exploring the world and bringing cultures through exchanges and understanding. They are attempting to circumnavigate the world in 4x4 vehicles in 6 sectors: The Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East and South East Asia.
The vehicles are suitably modified for differing terrain conditions with long-range fuel tank capabilities and this includes motorbikes for those hardier travelers amongst us. For those who do not have suitable vehicles, 4x4 World Explorer Sdn Bhd have currently 3 expedition vehicles where participants can hop in and be apart of this exciting adventurer to see the world. Those who have 4x4 vehicles can bring their own cars but it must be converted to expedition standards, such as snorkels (exhaust pipes pointing skywards) so cars can go up to window level deep in water to roof racks for storing spare parts and essentials like cooking equipment to make nasi lemak and char kway teow in times of emergencies! Again the company can advice and help with the conversion as well as sampling the cooking!
The company organizes the routes, shipment of vehicles, board crossing, on the ground support including mechanical and medical back up, accommodation (some times camping in style), most meals and side excursion tours. Thomas Foo the company founder, 15 years ago firmly believes that “it’s the journey not the destination that really matters” although they have always reached there destinations on schedule even passing by war torn countries.
The World Series started with South America 1 in 2006 visited Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru and Chile. South America 2 was just recently completed successfully in 2008. The expedition began in Lima, the capital of Peru where our vehicles arrived by ship from Port Klang, Malaysia. As it turned out, APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) was on at that same time, attended by a strong political presence from Malaysia and the expedition added an extra refreshing flavour to promote Malaysia. This resulted in the expedition officials being formally invited to attend Malaysian-hosted functions, which also included a flag off from Lima by the Malaysia Ambassador, Ahmad Izlan Idris, and the Mayor of Lima, E. Antonio Meier Cresci on 28th November 2008.
From there they headed north along the Pan Americana Highway hugging the coast of the Pacific Ocean passing mainly desert and arid terrain to Ecuador, which turned into a contrasting green haven with fascinating people, then over the Andean mountain range into the wonderfully colourful and friendly Columbia. Once they dropped in altitude from a maximum of 4300m, into the low lands they wondered into the gem of a country Venezuela.
Now for the first time in Malaysian history they are venturing into Central America & Mexico, commencing end of April to mid June 2009 and will visit the countries of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico and ending at Los Angeles in USA. This is a truly unique opportunity to see this fascinating part of the world in the comfort and safety of expedition vehicles and convoying (or caravan in Spanish). “This expedition will not only show the rich culturally heritage of the Mayan and Aztec empires of yesteryear but what is happening now and to see and feel the energy and essence of the people in today’s climate.” Says Linus Liew, director of expedition & scope.
Part 4 of World Explorer will start from Los Angeles in late 2009, heading eastwards along the southern states towards New York City and then northwards crossing into, Canada ending in autumn 2009 in Vancouver.
The final part of the World Explorer Americas Series will begin from Vancouver in spring 2010 then going northwards through beautiful British Columbia to Yukon and Alaska (USA), before returning along the Pacific Coast to USA, Washington State, Oregon and California to end this expedition in San Francisco.
From the United States, the expedition vehicles will be shipped across the Pacific Ocean to Tianjin, Northern China to continue into Russia heading towards Europe which will start the Asian and Europe sectors of the World series. Further on the exploration continues to the West and East coasts of Africa and onwards to the middle East before returning back to Malaysia. An adventurous undertaking for people with adventurous spirits.
For those like-minded adventurous spirited people interested in any of our future expeditions then please contact us at:
4 x 4 World Explorer, 242-C Jalan Ampang 50450, Kuala Lumpur. Tel +603 4251 2423 Email info@4x4we.com or visit www.4x4WorldExplorer.com
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Official Launch of 4x4 World Explorer - Central America & Mexico
4x4 World Explorer Cordially invites
______________________________________
to join us for the
Official launch
Of the
4x4 World Explorer
Central America & Mexico
At
EDEN @ Chulan Square
Jalan Bukit Bintang
on
16 February 2009
( Monday )
1500 hrs.
RSVP : Bee Heong Tel : 603 – 4251 2423
4x4 World Explorer
Central America & Mexico
Monday, 16 February 2009
1500 hrs.
PROGRAMME
1430 hrs. Arrival of all Participants & Guest
1500 hrs. Opening address by
Datuk Hj. Mohd Isa
Organizing Chairman, 4x4 World Explorer
Official launch of,
4x4 World Explorer
Central America & Mexico
Short note by,
Datuk Hj. Mohd Nor Bin Hj. Atan
Undersecretary, Americas Division
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Short note by,
His Excellency Jorge Alberto Lozoya
Mexico Ambassador to Malaysia
Short intro of the event by,
Mr. Thomas Foo
Expedition Leader, 4x4 World Explorer
Launch of June Yap’s “THE THIRD EYE”
Coffee table book and Presentation to VIPs & Participants
Unveil by VIPs of the Expedition vehicles imaging & Group Photo
Q & A session
Refreshments
1700 hrs. Function ends
______________________________________
to join us for the
Official launch
Of the
4x4 World Explorer
Central America & Mexico
At
EDEN @ Chulan Square
Jalan Bukit Bintang
on
16 February 2009
( Monday )
1500 hrs.
RSVP : Bee Heong Tel : 603 – 4251 2423
4x4 World Explorer
Central America & Mexico
Monday, 16 February 2009
1500 hrs.
PROGRAMME
1430 hrs. Arrival of all Participants & Guest
1500 hrs. Opening address by
Datuk Hj. Mohd Isa
Organizing Chairman, 4x4 World Explorer
Official launch of,
4x4 World Explorer
Central America & Mexico
Short note by,
Datuk Hj. Mohd Nor Bin Hj. Atan
Undersecretary, Americas Division
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Short note by,
His Excellency Jorge Alberto Lozoya
Mexico Ambassador to Malaysia
Short intro of the event by,
Mr. Thomas Foo
Expedition Leader, 4x4 World Explorer
Launch of June Yap’s “THE THIRD EYE”
Coffee table book and Presentation to VIPs & Participants
Unveil by VIPs of the Expedition vehicles imaging & Group Photo
Q & A session
Refreshments
1700 hrs. Function ends
Sunday, February 8, 2009
4x4 Overland Expedition Series 2009 - 2010
4x4 World Explorer Overland Adventure Expedition Series – 2009 - 2011
4x4 World Explorer, have been Veterans in organizing long distance 4x4 Overland Adventure Expeditions since 1992 and have covered the continents of Asia, Europe, Middle East, West Asia, The Indian Sub Continent, Africa and South America. Since 1992, 35 Overland Adventure 4x4 Expeditions have been completed successfully.
The 2009 & 2010 4x4 World Explorer Series will be covering The Americas, starting from Central America and Mexico from April to June 2009, starting from Costa Rica via Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico to end at Los Angeles, California, USA.
In October 2009, the World Explorer Series will continue its Overland Adventure Expedition in the United States of America, starting from Los Angeles to New York, via Nevada, Colorado, Oklahoma, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland. This 4x4 Expedition will end in New York on the end of November 2009.
Our 4x4 Adventure Overland Expedition will then return to New York in the Spring of 2010, to continue the World Explorer Series across Canada, via Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon Territory, before re-entering The United States of Alaska. The Overland Expedition will then proceed back to Washington State, Oregon and finish at San Francisco.
The 4x4 World Explorer Series trucks will then be shipped out from USA late Summer 2010 across the Pacific Ocean, to Tianjin, China, to start the Asia Series of the 4x4 World Explorer Overland Adventure Expeditions.
The Asia Series will commence from Spring 2011, Beijing, China, heading into Siberia, Russia to enter Outer Mongolia before re-entering China at Inner Mongolia to proceed to Central China leading to Tibet via the Ridge of the Himalayas, before crossing into Central Asia at Kazakhtan and then to Europe and ending this part of the Asia Series in Paris, France.
The European Series of the 4x4 World Explorer Overland Adventure Expedition will start from the Autumn of 2011, crossing Spain, before ferrying across to North Africa, landing in Morocco. From Tangiers, the convoy will traverse through Western Sahara, Mauritania and end in Dakar, Senegal.
The vehicles will be shipped from Dakar, Senegal to Cape Town, South Africa to start the 4x4 World Explorer series of Overland Adventure Expedition in the Winter of 2011 to Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and ending in Mombasa, Kenya.
At the end of the 4x4 World Explorer Overland Adventure Expedition Series, by the end of 2011, all vehicles will be shipped back to Port Klang, Malaysia to prepare for our next series of 4x4 World Explorer Overland Adventure Expeditions.
Long Live Adventure.
Thomas Foo
Event Director
Please explore our site to find out how our expedition team can take you on a journey into some of the most incredible places in the world
4x4 World Explorer, have been Veterans in organizing long distance 4x4 Overland Adventure Expeditions since 1992 and have covered the continents of Asia, Europe, Middle East, West Asia, The Indian Sub Continent, Africa and South America. Since 1992, 35 Overland Adventure 4x4 Expeditions have been completed successfully.
The 2009 & 2010 4x4 World Explorer Series will be covering The Americas, starting from Central America and Mexico from April to June 2009, starting from Costa Rica via Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico to end at Los Angeles, California, USA.
In October 2009, the World Explorer Series will continue its Overland Adventure Expedition in the United States of America, starting from Los Angeles to New York, via Nevada, Colorado, Oklahoma, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland. This 4x4 Expedition will end in New York on the end of November 2009.
Our 4x4 Adventure Overland Expedition will then return to New York in the Spring of 2010, to continue the World Explorer Series across Canada, via Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon Territory, before re-entering The United States of Alaska. The Overland Expedition will then proceed back to Washington State, Oregon and finish at San Francisco.
The 4x4 World Explorer Series trucks will then be shipped out from USA late Summer 2010 across the Pacific Ocean, to Tianjin, China, to start the Asia Series of the 4x4 World Explorer Overland Adventure Expeditions.
The Asia Series will commence from Spring 2011, Beijing, China, heading into Siberia, Russia to enter Outer Mongolia before re-entering China at Inner Mongolia to proceed to Central China leading to Tibet via the Ridge of the Himalayas, before crossing into Central Asia at Kazakhtan and then to Europe and ending this part of the Asia Series in Paris, France.
The European Series of the 4x4 World Explorer Overland Adventure Expedition will start from the Autumn of 2011, crossing Spain, before ferrying across to North Africa, landing in Morocco. From Tangiers, the convoy will traverse through Western Sahara, Mauritania and end in Dakar, Senegal.
The vehicles will be shipped from Dakar, Senegal to Cape Town, South Africa to start the 4x4 World Explorer series of Overland Adventure Expedition in the Winter of 2011 to Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and ending in Mombasa, Kenya.
At the end of the 4x4 World Explorer Overland Adventure Expedition Series, by the end of 2011, all vehicles will be shipped back to Port Klang, Malaysia to prepare for our next series of 4x4 World Explorer Overland Adventure Expeditions.
Long Live Adventure.
Thomas Foo
Event Director
Please explore our site to find out how our expedition team can take you on a journey into some of the most incredible places in the world
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