Richard Giordano

Richard Giordano is a Canadian overlander, expedition filmmaker, photographer, and storyteller best known as the co-founder of Desk to Glory, a widely respected adventure travel platform documenting long-distance overland journeys throughout the Americas and beyond. Alongside his wife Ashley, Richard became known within the global overlanding community after leaving a conventional corporate career in Vancouver to pursue full-time vehicle-based exploration, traveling from Canada to Patagonia in a modest Toyota pickup while documenting the realities of life on the road.

What distinguished Richard’s work early on was his emphasis on approachable, experience-driven overlanding rather than expensive vehicle builds or highly commercialized adventure travel. Through Desk to Glory’s writing, photography, films, and educational content, he helped demonstrate that meaningful international expeditions could be accomplished with practical equipment, mechanical simplicity, and a willingness to learn through experience. His honest storytelling and technical insight have made him an influential voice among travelers seeking a more authentic and accessible approach to overlanding.

Richard has also become recognized for his work behind the camera within the expedition media industry. He has collaborated extensively with Expedition Overland as a filmmaker, photographer, and creative contributor, including work on major productions such as the Nordic Series and Arctic-focused expeditions. His visual storytelling combines cinematic expedition footage with practical insight into vehicle travel, remote logistics, and life in extreme environments.

In addition to filmmaking and travel journalism, Richard is respected for his deep knowledge of Toyota expedition platforms and practical overland vehicle design. Through podcasts, workshops, and long-form discussions with organizations including Overland Journal and Expedition Overland, he has contributed thoughtful perspectives on sustainable vehicle building, minimalist travel, and the evolution of modern overlanding culture.

Known for his grounded perspective, technical competence, and creative approach to storytelling, Richard Giordano continues to influence a new generation of overlanders through filmmaking, education, photography, and expedition travel. His work reflects a philosophy that values curiosity, adaptability, and meaningful experiences over excess, helping shape a more thoughtful and globally minded overlanding community.