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Mike Brailey
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Mike Brailey
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.
Podcast #13: Preparation for Kyrgyzstan and a Power Cut with Mikael Strandberg
The intrepid explorer Mikael Strandberg has countless expeditions behind him. In recent years, he’s often travelled with his two daughters. Right now, they’re preparing for their next foot march into the Tien Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan. We cover a lot…
Volkswagen Unveils New Grand California Dune and California Energy Lineup at Caravan Salon 2025
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is rolling into Caravan Salon 2025 with a full line-up of camper van innovation — and all eyes are on the latest evolution of the Grand California. Meet the Grand California Dune Built for adventure. Finished like…
KLIM Ai-1 Airbag Vest Now €320 – Premium Motorcycle Safety for Less
Motorcycle safety doesn’t have to come with a premium price tag. KLIM’s Ai-1 Airbag Vest, already one of the most advanced rider protection systems on the market, is now available for just €320. A permanent price drop inspired by overwhelming…
20 Years of the California Beach: From Multivan Mash-Up to California Energy model
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is celebrating 20 years of the California Beach: the versatile, everyday camper that’s just as comfortable on the school run as it is halfway to the Sahara. Back in 2005, it launched as a curious crossover between…
Podcast #12: Attitude and Minimalism with Jacqui Furneaux
The summer break is over and we’re back. We’ve been travelling, working on the cars, writing and recording … which means we’ve got a ton of new stories lined up for you over the next few months. I must say,…
60 Years of Transit: The Van That Moved the World
Sixty years. Over 31 million minutes. And still going strong. On August 9, 1965, the very first Ford Transit rolled off the production line — and the van world has never been the same since. Six decades later, it remains…
Midland Alan 42 DS: Portable CB radio with digital squelch
Why We Needed It Most of the time, we travel with just one or two vehicles. But when we planned an adventure through the backlands of Portugal with four cars and two adventure motorcycles, we knew we’d be short on…
KLIM News: SoCal Summer Feeling!
Imagine the weight of a windbreaker, airflow like a mesh jersey, and the protection of a top-tier motorcycle jacket—all in one. That’s exactly what KLIM delivers with the new INDUCTION PRO summer jacket. The American premium gear maker continues to…