Born in the UK, Mike went to school in England and France before hiking across most of Europe in his early twenties. With a background as a photographer and engineer in the automotive industry, he has worked in Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Southeast Asia and the Americas. His heart beats for classic cars and motorcycles, favouring an expedition equipped 1963 Land Rover Series IIA for overlanding. He is an outdoor enthusiast and, in 2016, followed his vocation to become an adventure journalist.
Nith Inshore Rescue chooses the INEOS Grenadier 4×4 Utility Wagon as its new search and rescue vehicle. The British-designed 4X4 is engineered and built to deliver best-in-class off-road capability, durability and reliability, with a spacious and versatile cabin layout and modern comfort, refinement and technology. Nith Inshore Rescue, one of the busiest lifeboat stations in […]
Since writing about the domestic electrical system installed in my Land Rover in 2020, several components have been either replaced or upgraded in response to changing work and travel habits. Fundamentally, I have maintained my own personal approach to overlanding: minimalist like a motorcyclist, but with a roof. In other words, I don’t carry more […]
Is there a footwear category “overland”? If there were, it would be synonymous for an everyday shoe, characterised by strong uppers and a rugged sole. First and foremost, the shoes must be comfortable to wear for extended periods, regardless of the circumstances. Most likely pulled on in the morning and taken off late at night, […]
Toyota takes the legendary Hilux to a completely new level. Along with an imposing facelift, better performance and improved ride comfort make the Hilux GR Sport II a highly desirable vehicle. Building on its multiple Dakar Rally-winning heritage, the Hilux GR SPORT II takes the pioneering pick-up to a completely new level since its introduction […]
INEOS used this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed to present their latest model: the Quartermaster. Typical for INEOS, the build-up and celebratory introduction of the Quartermaster had everyone holding their breath, but how does this brand new pickup fare against its rivals? For a new vehicle manufacturer to keep their spot in the limelight, they […]
Ever since production of the Classic Defender ceased on January 29th, 2016, the fan community’s numbers have sky-rocketed along with the prices these iconic vehicles command today. Companies around the globe revive these beasts with enthusiasm and there appear to be no limits when it comes to modifications or the detail bestowed upon their restoration. […]
Falken Tyre Europe GmbH will expand its 4×4 tyre portfolio in 2024 with the brand new FALKEN R/T01 for the most rugged terrain. This addition to the range gives Falken the advantage insofar as it has the right product for every off-road application. When developing the R/T01, the engineers researched the the most challenging scenarios […]
On September 8, 2023 at 12:00 a.m. (MEZ) Australian based Expedition Center is about to change how 4×4 fans and overlanders conceive the INEOS Grenadier with their brand new MULGO pop top. The “Mulgo” pop-up roof will inspire those who are passionate about the adventure of overlanding and the Ineos Grenadier. KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS […]
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