Alastair McKenzie

Biography

Cross-over journalist from traditional to new media. Specialised in travel journalism as an independent local radio presenter/producer in the 80s and national radio (Classic FM) in the 90s. Former BGTW Chair & Vice-Chair. Have been a regular speaker at travel blogging/ SM conferences.

Now owner of specialist niche blog Mechtraveller.com, which focuses on industrial heritage, battlefield sites, technical & military museums, factory tours, transport & transport infrastructure, electric vehicles, amazing engineering & architecture… and where you can see it.  

Co-author of Bradt: D-Day Landings – A travel guide to Normandy’s beaches and battlegrounds.

Mini-Portfolio Work Examples

Visiting the D-Day Sites – Boundless Magazine

D-Day Landings – Bradt

Industrial heritage on the Union Canal – Mechtraveller.com

Review: Puy du Fou – Mechtraveller.com

Advanced Air Mobility, it’s almost a thing – Mechtraveller.com

Cambrai Tank Museum – Mechtraveller.com

 

Recent & Upcoming Trips

London (Home), Pas-de-Calais (Aug 2024), Puy du Fou (Sep 2024), Union Canal Scotland (Oct 2024) , Pas-de Calais (May 2025), Normandy (Jul 2025)

Destination Expertise

United Kingdom (UK), France, United States of America (USA)

Specialisms

Art Galleries & Museums, Culture & History, Rail Travel