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Malawi in the rainy season

Rain accompanied the climb out of Nkata bay. About an 800m vertical ascent in 40km, said the American with a backpack. “Good luck buddy”, were the final words I heard him mutter before disappearing with half a dozen other Peace Corp volunteers. I think Nkata bay’s foreigner head-coun... Read more →
 

On the edge of the ocean

This year is all about the Pacific. Or, more exactly, rowing across it from Japan's east coast to Canada. The clock is now ticking and the ocean is calling. Gulliver, my rowing boat, arrives next week. Read more →
 

3000 miles to go…

I hope to post a blog post or an audio update once or twice a week during the 3000 mile row to Barbados… Related posts: Why I Love the Kindle – by Someone Who Hates the Kindle Publishing for the iPad Experiments in print publishing Related posts: ... Read more →
 

Into Africa’s warm heart

Poor countries with well-paved roads and high fuel prices make good news for foreign cyclists. Welcome to little land-locked Malawi, which surely has the highest fuel costs on the continent? It’s something you probaby didn’t know, unless you were unfortunate to be living and dr... Read more →
 

Border games: Another survival tip

“And when it’s time for leaving Mozambique Just say goodbye to sand and sea You turn around to take a final peek And you see why it’s so unique to be Among the lovely people living free Upon the beach of sunny Mozambique” (Bob Dylan) Remember that post I wrote not so long g... Read more →
 

Why I Won’t Be ‘Live-Tweeting’ My Next Expedition Favourite

This post was borne of a heated debate I recently had with a couple of friends. It arose from a remark along the lines o... Read more →
 

Himalaya, la Terre des Femmes Favourite

L'article d'origine se trouve ici Himalaya... Read more →
 

The Best of 2011 Favourite

This website is one year old. Here’s a few of the best bits… Looking back at how it has grown over the last ... Read more →
 

And the winner goes to: Reflections from 2011 Favourite

Another year passes by on the roads of Africa; this one spent between the mountains of northern Cameroon and the tranqui... Read more →
 

Rowing the Atlantic Favourite

Tonight (it is 2.15am as I write this) is the last night I can enjoy the comfort of my own bed for a couple of months. A... Read more →
 

White Christmas Favourite

In the soft light of early morning I was heading ashore with my bags at Casey Station, Antarctica. Eighteen days after a... Read more →
 

Experiments in print publishing Favourite

a video interview I did with The Creative Penn. It's all about kindle, mappazines, freedom and caffeinated late nights. ... Read more →
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