Media Coverage

A Nostalgic British Pub send-off for Singapore to London overland Team - The Straits Times - 08.08.19

It shares about Tim reading from his journal recounting the days leading up to the first expedition 64 years ago, the differences (eg tech) and similarities (eg safety, political sensitivities) between the two trips. The article describes the handing over of keys to Nat in a “symbolic gesture of passing on the legacy”, and introduces Nat as taking over Tim’s place, though Tim will still be joining the journey albeit at a later time. It also introduces Nigel and Pat as members of the first overland team, who will not be taking part in the expedition.

‘The Last Overland’ journey about to commence in Singapore

The article introduces the Last Overland as a remake of the First Overland, of which Myanmar is one of the countries the cars will pass through. It also introduces Nat, his background, and how he is following in Tim’s footsteps, and Tim’s recovery from operation – which has been positively positioned, with Tim still being part of the expedition. It also shares details of the flag off event on 25 Aug and the Land Rover escort. 

The Last Overland 2019 - An epic Expedition from Singapore To London // Motor Vision 14.08.19

The story gives a peek into what the First Overland was like for Tim and the team through images, and shares the significance of being able to complete the journey to Singapore. It shares how the trip was conceptualised on Alex’s end and how he connected with Tim and further gave life to the expedition. It also shares about Oxford, its history before the restoration, The Last Overland, the new team and their responsibilities.

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