Biography
Mercedes is an Oregon-based journalist and PR/marketing consultant who specializes in vehicular adventure travel. She and her husband have three customized right-hand-drive turbo-diesel Mitsubishis: two gen 2 short-wheelbase Pajeros and a 1994 Space Gear van. In addition, they have a modified all-wheel-drive daily driver. Mercedes' work includes writing, editing, photography, social media management, event coverage, and marketing services. You can follow her adventures on Facebook and Instagram via @crankshaftculture on Instagram as @mercedes_lilienthal, and on Twitter via @writerwithgrit.