DIRECTOR’S CUT: Olga’s Diaries. Into the Desert and Beyond
Scanning the horizon like an indecisive compass, nothing but sand. Cloaked in silence, we’re alone. This is the space we’ve yearned—away from the cacophony of urban streets, the bustle of markets, and the clatter of chaotic workshops. The serenity of untouched landscapes, such as the Swiss Alps or a secluded beach, repeatedly beacon us to […]
Across the Red Heart – a fantastic video in the making
“I really just love travelling by bike. It gives an incredible connection with people and the land.” Kate Leeming This is the teaser for a 4×60 min TV series about my recent Breaking the Cycle Across Australia expedition. WE ARE LOOKING FOR INVESTORS Synopsis: Explorer and expedition cyclist, Kate Leeming faced continual curveballs – a […]
Northward Bound with Kingsley Holgate – the first days of the Defender Transcontinental Expedition
This was about to become one of the most rewarding journeys of my life. I was invited to join the first few days of what would be Kingsley Holgate’s 40th expedition. Nobody has accumulated more miles on the African continent than Kingsley. If one were to compile a list of his earlier achievements, they would […]
The Six Bridges Rally: an exciting challenge for classic cars
6,000 kilometres | 16 days | 9 countries | 6 bridges | 1 rally It all started when the two German cities of Solingen and Remscheid joined forces to gain UNESCO World Heritage status for the Müngsten Bridge. At 107 metres, it’s the tallest railway bridge in the country. When it was built, one and a […]
Overlanding to Greece and discovering if VanLife is all it’s made out to be
Overlanders are evolving all the time. Whether it’s the gear we use being replaced by newer developments, or maybe we upgrade our vehicle to one better suited for future destinations. The more we travel, the more we learn about our own capabilities and requirements as well as the shortcomings of the products we use. Sometimes, […]
Rally Legend Franco Picco Finishes Dakar 2021 – Aged 65
Franco Picco scored a podium finish at the Dakar Rally in 1985. This year, he returned to the world’s most prestigious rally race with the simple aim of crossing the finish line. He succeeded – despite the fact that this year’s race was one of the most demanding in recent memory. “This new and exciting […]
Death Road and a Temporary End to the Expedition
This is the last instalment for the time being because I have had to postpone the last two-thirds of the expedition until the COVID-19 pandemic is under control.
Lost Cultures, Forgotten Heroes
“A people without knowledge of their history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”
