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.
In the realm of off-road exploration, the Toyota Land Cruiser has always stood out as the vehicle of choice for adventurers, tradesmen, and enthusiasts alike. The arrival of the all-new Toyota Land Cruiser marks a significant moment in this legacy, and leading the charge with a comprehensive suite of top-tier accessories is none other than […]
Now that you’ve ticked off important features that contribute to your ideal rooftop tent, it’s time to consider what accessories the manufacturer has to offer and what is worth investing in. Not everything is a must, and not everything has to be from the same brand, but if they are, then you will, at least, […]
In the land down under, where the wild stretches between sand and surf, a mechanical behemoth has been unleashed. INEOS Automotive, has conjured up something truly monstrous: the Quartermaster Kaiju. It’s not just an off-roader, it’s a declaration of war on mediocrity. So, what have they dreamt up now? Well, they’ve taken a Grenadier Quartermaster […]
Depending upon the car you’re driving and the style of tent you’re aiming for, you may have an option or two regarding the best position the tent can occupy on top of the car. This is less to do with how to get in and out, but more to do with what goes on in […]
Reece Rheinbach joins me again today after a fairly long stint in his second home, Mexico. Reece is back in Europe and preparing to embark on an exciting off-road tour which will take him all the way around the Iberian Peninsula. Now, if you listened to our first podcast together, you’ll remember that Reece successfully […]
One of the most fundamental characteristics of a rooftop tent is how you enter and exit. This can’t be too difficult, you might think. Well, you’re not wrong, but it is a case of finding the middle ground between what you need and what a tent can offer, so that unnecessary compromises don’t taint your […]
So, there I was, sitting next to the tent in the middle of the Pyrenees savouring the most amazing Catalan cheesecake baked on a gas stove in precise accordance to a family recipe handed down across generations. A rich, sweet aroma filled the air and the flavours exploded on my palate. A perfect dessert… if […]
As much as I would like to think that a rooftop tent is possibly the best excuse for a spontaneous getaway from nine-to-five and a fantastic reason to distance oneself from social expectations and the news, our modern lifestyle tethers us to our phones and tablets like never before—not always in a bad way, as […]
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