IntoTheWild Mag · Issue #1
Offroad Magazine: the birth of IntoTheWild Mag
Welcome to the story behind our offroad magazine. Where the roads lead, stories begin. In this offroad magazine, every page is a mark left in the dust, a moment frozen between two campsites. We share powerful images, simple words and raw emotions. It is a collective journal where lovers of wide-open spaces and overlanding find a common voice, and because every detour deserves to be told, we take you with us, exactly where the road ends and the real journey begins.
Why we created an offroad magazine
Since we started sharing our adventures, one thing has always stood out: the stories of fellow travelers. Whether told around a campfire, online, or through a chance meeting on a remote track, these stories inspire and move us. That is exactly why we built this offroad magazine.
It is not just a guide. It is a way to share the emotion behind every journey, the thrill of departure, the wonder of a new landscape, the doubts, and above all the quiet joy of pushing your own limits. Many of you asked, “what is actually inside this magazine?” Since this is our very first issue, let us open it up together.
What you’ll find inside our offroad magazine
This first issue truly reflects who we are: simple, genuine and driven by the desire to share meaningful stories from the road. We did not set out to build a technical or encyclopedic offroad magazine. We wanted to craft a reading experience that moves and inspires, because that is exactly how we love to travel, with an open heart and a free spirit.
Here is what waits for you between the covers:
- Honest portraits of travelers who opened up about their journeys
- Powerful photography, because some images speak louder than words
- Short, easy-to-read texts made for a hammock or a slow morning coffee
- An exclusive interview with the overlanding couple Destinations Ikigaï
- Real wild-camp moments and the people we met along the way
Every text is thoughtfully designed to keep you company wherever you are, whether you are swinging in a hammock or enjoying breakfast after a beautiful night of bivouac.
Emotion captured in an offroad magazine
Imagery plays a key role in our offroad magazine. Each photo tells a story and invites you to feel, to imagine, to escape. This visual simplicity, combined with real first-hand accounts, creates a reading experience as warm and engaging as a conversation between fellow travelers around the fire.
To go even deeper into emotion, this first issue features an exclusive interview with Destinations Ikigaï. You will discover their vision of travel, their life choices and the inner strength that pushes them to explore differently. A sincere, inspiring and deeply human conversation.
Share your story and get featured
Inside our offroad magazine you will discover hidden gems shared by passionate travelers from all around the world. These unique places come to life through authentic experiences and inspiring stories, far from the beaten path.
If you want to be part of this collective adventure, follow us on Instagram, subscribe and get in touch. You could win your own featured article and a free copy of the magazine. Join the community and become part of the journey.
Page by page
What makes this offroad magazine different
Photography first
Every spread of this offroad magazine is built around the image. Wide landscapes, dusty tracks and quiet bivouac mornings are printed large, so you feel the place before you read a single line.
Real travelers, real stories
No staged adventures. We give the pages to people who actually live on the road, sharing their honest highs and lows so it reads like a long talk between friends.
Emotion over performance
We value discovery over records. The magazine foregrounds feelings, encounters and landscapes rather than mileage charts, so the focus stays on why we travel at all.
A worldwide community
From forgotten trails to exceptional wild camps, contributors send their finest spots from every corner of the planet, turning each issue into a shared map of the wild made by the community.
From magazine pages to the open road
Reading an offroad magazine lights the spark. The road is where it catches fire. To save you hours of planning, we have gathered our field-tested routes: driveable tracks, trails and GPS coordinates, ready to roll.
Our roadbooks guide you step by step, so you can enjoy your own adventure with a clear head, exactly the way we travel with Pixie and our Defender 130.
Field stories · GPS routes
A collective travel journal
This first issue is a bit like a collective travel journal. It is an invitation to slow down, to listen, and to let yourself be carried away. We hope this offroad magazine speaks to you as much as it moved us to create it, and above all, we cannot wait to hear what you think.
See you soon on the road,
Sophie & Julien
We answer everything
FAQ: everything about our offroad magazine
What is IntoTheWild Mag?
IntoTheWild Mag is our offroad magazine dedicated to overlanding and adventure travel. It gathers honest traveler portraits, large-format photography and short, immersive texts. Less a technical guide, more a collective journal of life on the road.
What will I find inside the first issue?
Issue #1 of the offroad magazine includes traveler portraits, powerful photography, an exclusive interview with Destinations Ikigaï and hidden spots shared by the community. Everything is designed to inspire your next departure.
Is this a technical 4×4 magazine?
No. We deliberately kept it human rather than encyclopedic. This offroad magazine is about emotion, landscapes and encounters more than specs, although the spirit of overlanding and self-built expedition vehicles runs through every page.
How can I get featured in the magazine?
Follow IntoTheWild Mag on Instagram, subscribe and get in touch with your story. Selected travelers are featured in the offroad magazine, and one contributor wins a free printed copy of the issue.
How can I order the offroad magazine?
You can order issue #1 directly from our shop. The magazine ships printed, ready to slip into your glovebox or read at the next bivouac. Just head to the IntoTheWild Mag order page on our website.
Who is behind IntoTheWild Mag?
We are Sophie and Julien, the couple behind DefIntoTheWild. We travel the world in our self-built Land Rover Defender 130 with Pixie, our Yorkshire Terrier, and we created this offroad magazine to share the real emotion of the journey.
Will there be more issues?
Yes. This is only the first chapter. The offroad magazine grows with its community, so the more travelers share their stories, the richer each new issue becomes. Subscribe to follow what comes next.
Where can I follow your adventures?
You can follow all of our trips and field tests on our YouTube channel Defintothewild, on Instagram, and through the IntoTheWild Mag dedicated to travel, overlanding and nomadic life.