Today I want to share the details of the Defender 110 camper conversion I've been working on. The design was inspired by Georgina, the bespoke 2016 Land Rover Bursary vehicle I was lucky enough to borrow – but with more than a few improvements! tomallen.info/yet-another-de…

A reader writes: ‘How to pack away a damp tent? Do I just do it and hope the sun comes out and I air it at some point during the day or not worry about it until I set it up at the next stop?’ tomsbiketrip.com/how-do-i-dry-o…

Planning a trip to the #Caucasus – perhaps to hike the Transcaucasian Trail – but concerned about the carbon footprint of flying there? Travel by train instead! It’s easy, fun, affordable, and quicker than you might think. Here’s Part One of how I did it: tomallen.info/caucasus-by-tr…

Remember Georgina One-Ten and the Transcaucasian Expedition? Today I want to ask your help in finishing what we started all those years ago: tomallen.info/help-tom-finis… #BlazeTheTCT (cc Transcaucasian Trail Alessandro Mambelli)

I recently got the opportunity to do something more terrifying than any of the journeys, expeditions or adventure projects I've ever undertaken. That's right: after nearly two decades as a self-unemployed creative explorer, someone offered me a REAL JOB. tomallen.info/breaking-self-…

A reader writes: ‘Am retiring next summer & setting off for a ride to Bali. My question is about malaria. What’s needed in terms of protection? I’ve read you’ve had malaria – not nice. What do I need to do in terms of pre-trip purchase & on the road?’ tomsbiketrip.com/no-stupid-ques…

Part Two of Caucasus By Train is now online! This series details how to travel overground between the UK/Europe and Georgia/Armenia. This latest post covers the onward journey from Istanbul to the South Caucasian capital cities of Tbilisi and Yerevan. tomallen.info/caucasus-by-tr…

New YouTube video: What's actually inside a self-inflating camping mat (sleeping pad)? ✂️ Only one way to find out... youtu.be/HbZz-jD5Qyk

I'm not leaving Twitter/X (it's what you make it), but I am probably going to be more active here: bsky.app/profile/tomral… #Bluesky

Just spotted a generous 30% discount on what was already an exceptionally good-value #touringbike from Decathlon UK – a really solid option for a first-time #cycling adventure: tomsbiketrip.com/recommends/pro… (affiliate link)

After 41 years I just found out that nobody else eats kiwi fruit skin-on.

Every year for several years, I've speculatively bought an Interrail pass during the 15% off spring sale, because as a Flight Free UK advocate I know I'll use it for *something* in the coming months that would have been cheaper to fly for. Last few hours: awin1.com/cread.php?awin…

SES EXPLORER SERIES Powered by Optimist Performance We can't wait for next week's talk, The Transcaucasian Trail with Tom Allen Just a few tickets left! #transcaucasiantrail #SESexplorerseries #SESexplorer #SESfamily #discover #research #conserve

Cost of living astronomical? Job market swallowed by AI? War on the horizon? Time to get on a bike and see the world for what it really is. TomsBikeTrip.com

We’re excited to invite you to a summer film night at the Society! Join us on 30 July for an exciting programme of exploration-themed short films and filmmaker Q&As 🎬✨ Find out more and book your tickets today 👉 rgs.org/events/upcomin…

Why Tents Suck, And Some (Better?) Alternative Ways To Camp On A Cycle Tour tomsbiketrip.com/tents-why-they…

Every year I buy at least one Interrail pass in advance of making any actual plans. I do this so I don't later need to think about whether I can afford to take the train instead of flying. There's 20% off global passes 'til midnight (affiliate link): click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=mE…

Get ready for the RGS Explore Weekend with past speaker and attendee DWAYNE FIELDS FRGS! 🎥👏 The UK Chief Scout shares his advice for first-time explorers, reminding us that you don’t need every skill or qualification to begin your expedition journey. 🎟️🔗 rgs.org/explore