In this episode of the OverlandEurope podcast, Mike sits down with Thérèse-Marie Becker for a wide-ranging conversation that moves well beyond vehicles and kit lists. Thérèse-Marie’s story begins with van life and climbing, shaped by physical limits, curiosity, and a…
Winter overland travel across Europe, Africa, and Australia, combining long-term vehicle and equipment testing, multi-country journeys, conservation reporting, practical skills, and food solutions for extended travel. (116 pages)
Stream the episode here, or search for @overlandeurope on your favourite podcast platform. In this episode, I am honoured to be joined by one of the most imaginative and daring adventurers of our time: Dylan Wickrama. Dylan is know for…
Before Dubai, before the Grenadier, there were eleven broken leaf springs somewhere in the Mongolian steppe. That’s where Thomas Grütter learned what weight really means, how far improvisation can take you, and why every design since has started with the…
When you live half your life on two wheels, your tent isn’t just a shelter — it’s a home, a repair bay, and sometimes a confessional. Big Agnes knows this better than most. Their Copper Spur and Tiger Wall Bikepack…
Stream the episode here, or search for @overlandeurope on your favourite podcast platform. Anton Poplett is back on the show — humanitarian, Land Rover enthusiast, conservationist, and open-fire cook. Our friendship has long been built on a shared passion for…
Dame Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist, author, and conservationist, has died at the age of 91. Her passing, confirmed by the Jane Goodall Institute on 1 October 2025, marks the end of a remarkable life that reshaped our understanding of…
Does the mythical creature of the ideal overlander/daily driver really exist? It’s a heavy question, a philosophical quagmire if ever there was one. The variables are as unruly as a pack of wild dogs—endless considerations swirling around like smoke in…