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 his globe-spanning motorcycle odyssey, including a legendary crossing of the Darién Gap on a self-built raft powered by his bike. He then embraced a vanlife existence, travelling slowly and purposefully. And now, he's preparing to embark on a new, audacious journey: a Fiat Panda 4x4 world tour, beginning just weeks away.
During our conversation we explore the meaning of life, the mindset behind choosing small vehicles for big journeys and lessons learned from past extremes.
RIDE2EXPLORE
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#15 Tools and Breakdowns with Anton
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 Land Rovers and the adventures they enable. But whether you drive a Defender, a Toyota, or something entirely different, one truth remains: we rely on our vehicles to take us into the wild and bring us home again.
In this episode, we talk about the tools that keep those vehicles alive when the inevitable breakdowns happen — whether it’s deep in the bush or in the middle of a French supermarket car park. From essential kit to hard-earned lessons, Anton and I share stories, practical advice, and a few laughs along the way.
If you’re into overlanding, expedition travel, or just want to be better prepared when the unexpected strikes, this conversation is for you.
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#14 All about Big Agnes with Bill Gamber
Not everybody in Europe has heard of Big Agnes, the outdoor specialist whose products span tents, sleeping bags and pads, furniture, backpacks, clothing and accessories.
They proudly call themselves The Mother of Comfort, with a mission to get us outside and help us share their love of the backcountry.
Based in Steamboat Springs, deep in Colorado’s Mount Zirkel Wilderness, the company takes its name from one of the area’s highest peaks—Big Agnes.
Today my guest is co-founder Bill Gamber. We’re about to dive into what drives him and his team, and how they’ve built a brand whose pioneering gear has become some of the most sought-after in its field.
BIG AGNES
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#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 in this conversation—so much that I think we’d have gone on endlessly if technology hadn’t cut us short. A sudden power cut in Sweden ended things mid-sentence.
One of the highlights is Mikael’s kit list. It’s everything he and his daughters are packing for the Tien Shan. In fact, it’s a great starting point for anyone planning to backpack remotely while filming along the way. You can download his list here:
Mikael's Kit List
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#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, it feels really good to have all the ducks in a row.
But now, let’s jump into the latest episode of the @overlandeurope podcast.
Today’s guest sums up her philosophy in one line: “I’ve found that all I need in life is the right attitude and what can be comfortably carried on a Royal Enfield.”
After raising a family and working as a nurse and health visitor, Jacqui Furneaux packed a bag in 1998 and set off solo for the first time in her life. What began as a one-year journey became something much bigger.
Southeast Asia, Pakistan and India lit the spark and with the dawn of the new millennium, she swapped her backpack for road maps and, for her 50th birthday, bought a Royal Enfield Bullet in India.
With no plan, no grand design—just the right attitude—Jacqui rode off.
Twenty countries and countless stories later, she’s still proving that the best adventures often begin when you don’t overthink them.
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