Grinding along gravel Favourite

I first saw them standing in the queue at a supermarket check-out; two teenage girls buying a loaf of bread and some mil... Read more →
 

LAUNCHING SUNDAY MORNING Favourite

We are going rowing. For real. Gulliver and I will be launching on Sunday 13th May at  7am from Choshi Marina. Do come ... Read more →
 

The Pre-Expedition Jitters Favourite

If you don’t get them then you’re not trying hard enough! Read more →
 

What to Pack for a Microadventure Favourite

It's been more than fifteen years since I began enjoying sleeping in wild and wonderful places. I guess I've spent about... Read more →
 

Malawi in the rainy season Favourite

Rain accompanied the climb out of Nkata bay. About an 800m vertical ascent in 40km, said the American with a backpack. â... Read more →
 

On the edge of the ocean Favourite

This year is all about the Pacific. Or, more exactly, rowing across it from Japan's east coast to Canada. The clock is n... Read more →
 

3000 miles to go… Favourite

I hope to post a blog post or an audio update once or twice a week during the 3000 mile row to Barbados… Related p... Read more →
 

Into Africa’s warm heart Favourite

Poor countries with well-paved roads and high fuel prices make good news for foreign cyclists. Welcome to little land-lo... Read more →
 

Border games: Another survival tip Favourite

“And when it’s time for leaving Mozambique Just say goodbye to sand and sea You turn around to take a final peek... Read more →
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