No idea if this is a reasonable request or not, but I'm very keen to get involved in a trans-Saharan trip, but simply don't have the time or money to buy my own Land Rover and do all the planning. For that reason, I'm looking at the next best option, which is to join an team existing team.

Clearly, this is a tricky subject, as I know I wouldn't entertain accommodating a perfect stranger on any trip that I'd planned unless there was something in it for me. Hence, I'd be looking to pay an appropriate amount towards the project and offer my services as photographer.

I'm a seasoned traveller, having spent the last fifteen years visiting various war zones, and documenting a couple of nomad groups. I know my way around a vehicle, having rebuilt a couple of engines way back in my youth, and I have fairly good first-aid and survival training (ex-DoE award leader), so I'm confident that I can add some value to an expedition.

I've not been around the HUBB for quite some time, but used to post under the name of Mad Dog (forgot my password and have a new email address, so it was easier to just re-register).

Anyway, if anyone is interested in discussing this further with me, or indeed just tell me that I've no chance; please speak up.

Just sounding out the possibilities and what's going down at the moment.

Cheers,

Lee.