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What happens when you try to drive the world in £75 cars and a big yellow school bus?
In this episode of The Adventure Diaries, Chris Watson is joined by Global Convoy founders Max White, Joel & Becca — the adventurous trio who turned a summer road trip idea into a worldwide overlanding community.
From rusty £75 bangers on Gumtree to a Pan-American Highway expedition in a converted US school bus, this episode dives into the chaos, charm, and community of traveling the world on a shoestring.
You’ll hear:
✨ The origin story of Global Convoy — how strangers became a family on the road.
✨ Why cheap cars = the best adventures.
✨ Mishaps, breakdowns & roadside repairs across Russia, Central Asia, and the Americas.
✨ Stories of kindness from locals in Uzbekistan, Japan, and South America.
✨ The epic Pan-American road trip in a big yellow school bus.
✨ How Global Convoy turned into a movement — and how you can join.
This isn’t just a travel story. It’s an adventure about community, resilience, and discovering magic in the unexpected.
🔗 Links & Resources
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Website: globalconvoy.com
Instagram: @globalconvoy
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Chapters
1. Assembling the Global Convoy (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to The Adventure Diaries Podcast (00:00:35)
3. Introducing the Global Convoy Team (00:01:01)
4. Becca's Journey from Teacher to Adventurer (00:02:56)
5. Joel's Unexpected Adventure (00:04:08)
6. Max's Vision and the Birth of the Convoy (00:04:54)
7. The Challenges of Planning and Funding (00:07:08)
8. Community and Hitchhikers (00:09:27)
9. Memorable Moments and Challenges (00:12:46)
10. The Global Convoy's Impact and Future (00:30:41)
11. Challenges in Bus Maintenance (00:44:34)
12. Tire Troubles and Solutions (00:45:47)
13. Community Dynamics on the Road (00:47:21)
14. Mental and Logistical Challenges (00:51:38)
15. The Bus's Final Journey (00:59:03)
16. Future Adventures and Reflections (01:01:00)
17. Closing Traditions and Final Thoughts (01:05:00)
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