Growing up in the rural farm country of New England, you’re bound to see scores of Jeeps, trucks, and more than a few tractors. Many people have them for daily transportation and working on and around their properties, and the Ladden family was no exception. Fascinated from a very early age while watching his dad with his Jeeps, it’s a piece of family lore that Michael’s first word was not “mom” or “dad” but “Jeep.”

A pivotal moment in Michael’s life came when he left his first significant job after college to explore Africa. This journey ignited a passion for Land Rovers, adventure travel, and a desire to live life on his own terms. Despite a successful career in real estate and hospitality, his adventurous spirit eventually led him to sell everything and embark on a 220,000-mile expedition across all seven continents.

When the pandemic disrupted his global journey, Michael didn’t let it deter him. Instead, he adapted his plans and turned his travels towards North and Central America. He has spent significant time exploring Baja California Sur, Mexico, riding the peninsula on a KTM adventure motorcycle and most of the Baja Divide by bicycle.

In addition to his ground adventures, Michael is a private pilot and just released a book about his African adventures.
He has visited 122 countries and proudly states he’s been to nine out of ten of the worst ones!

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