“Imagine there is a bank account that credits your account each morning with $86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day. Every evening the bank deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to used during the day. What would you do? Draw out every cent, of course? Each of us has such […]
ADVENTURE GRANTS 2017
Most adventures will have some cost (although it is possible to go on a brilliant adventure for free). There are many different ways to get the money needed to fund your expeditions. Grants are just one of the methods of getting funding. I was surprised to discover so many grants were available. There are a […]
KIT LIST FOR THE HIMALAYAS
Next week I will be setting off on a three-week trekking expedition to the remote Dolpo area of Western Nepal. The aim of the expedition is to trek from Juphal to Jomson, passing over 3 peaks above 5500m. I will be trekking with 12 other members of the Army Mountaineering association (AMA) to celebrate the […]
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE ON AN ADVENTURE
When planning an adventure I usually set off from point A and finish at point B. This is the simplest and easiest to measure method of travelling. Often my adventures are in remote places, with little reliable mapping and sketchy internet coverage. Even so, I need to be able to reliably get to my final destination. […]
TOP 8 FOODS FOR ADVENTURE TRAVEL
Nothing quite beats a hard day on the road than finishing it with a stomach load of delicious food. When travelling on an adventure, you are going to be burning lots of calories. One of my favourite things about adventures is that I get to try different foods from around the world and pretty much […]
YOU DON’T HAVE TO QUIT YOUR JOB TO LIVE A LIFE OF ADVENTURE
I come across countless posts and articles giving the advice to quit your job and head off on epic adventures. This can be brilliant advice for some. If you are not happy with your job and the life you live, a change of environment and a new career direction could be just what you need. […]
THE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO WILD CAMPING IN THE UK
THE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO WILD CAMPING IN THE UK 1 It is completely normal to have some fears and questions before heading out to go wild camping. We get used to sleeping in a cosy bed, surrounded by walls in a warm and safe environment. Why would anybody in their right mind want to head […]
ENRICH YOUR LIFE BY READING THESE 8 SUPERB BOOKS
ENRICH YOUR LIFE BY READING THESE 8 SUPERB BOOKS 1 Books have the ability to transport us to another land. One of the world’s greatest feelings is to be so engrossed in a book that we forget who we are and become enthralled in somebody else’s story. Recently I have started listening to audio books. […]
SUPER QUICK GUIDE TO INTERRAILING IN EUROPE
SUPER QUICK GIDE TO INTERRAILING IN EUROPE 1 Interrailing is one of the most popular methods of travelling through Europe during a summer holiday or extended break. It is considered to be cheap, provide freedom and due to the excellent rail network in Europe, you can pretty much travel to any European country via train. I […]
WHAT IS ADVENTURE?
WHAT IS ADVENTURE? 1 Having an adventure is sometimes just a matter of going out and allowing things to happen in a strange and amazing new environment – not so much a physical challenge as a psychic one. -Rolf Potts, Vagabonding What classes as an Adventure? The term Adventure is overused. We live in a […]
The most effective ways to charge your gadgets in the great outdoors
Charging phones, cameras, GPS and any other fancy gadgets you bring on an adventure can be a pain. Our devices batteries are seemingly lasting less and less time so the need to charge on the go is even more of a challenge than ever. Here are a few methods you can use to have power […]
Solo Adventure – the Pros and Cons
When you start to plan an adventure most people will look to travel with a companion. Humans are naturally social creatures and are used to working in groups. There are many benefits to travelling with a buddy but there are also lots of advantages to travelling solo. This post will explore the pros and cons […]
6 STEPS TO PLAN YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
6 STEPS TO PLAN YOUR FIRST ADVENTURE 1 It is easy to make excuses and think that having a full-time job stops you from living a life of adventure. Since 2010 I have had a full-time job as an Army Officer. I am really lucky that this job gives me the opportunity to travel and […]
Charity Adventures. A generous act or a free ride to somewhere exotic?
The charity sector is trying harder and harder to get your cash and is becoming ever more competitive each year. Charities are constantly looking for inventive ways of attracting people to fundraise on their behalf. We have all seen requests on our facebook and twitter asking us to donate to one cause or another. Often […]