Hi all,

After much head scratching and wondering what the future may have in store, I have decided to embark on a life changing adventure.......after all, judging by the type of members of this forum, you all appear to know exactly where I'm coming from. One life, live it.
Initially my wife and I were planning to buy a motor home and travel the whole coastal route of Europe ultimately looking for a destination to emigrate to. However, since this idea, around 18 months ago and a divorce later, I have now retired from the military and feel life is too short not to grab by the horns.
I have come to the conclusion that I want to travel, but not in the masses way of back packing. I want to overland and travel initially to Indonesia, I appreciate this may not be as simple in practice but I think the experience/adventure would be amazing. I'm initially thinking Oct 2018, but that's very flexible.
Since I'm a newbie here I'm seeking advice from all your experience, from which vehicles, equipment, visa's, border crossings, route, what to expect, insurances, spares, etc etc to, where to avoid, common mistakes and time scales. I am mechanically competent and seeking any kind of pointers.
Looking forward to any hints and tips....