Climbing up the rock, trying to hide my nerves. Rock climbing without a rope was new to me. Stretching my leg up to the same foothold the boys used, I got stuck. A little too tall for my leg to fit comfortably, it didn’t provide me the confidence I needed to push myself up. I …
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Reaching Kathmandu Airport, after the ride of my life on an Airplane that almost didn’t land. I was expecting the overwhelming chaos and mess of taxi drivers and collectors from 2012 but instead was met with semi organised peace. Walking into arrivals, there was Callum, my River and Soul Adventures meet and greet and of …
It’s place that started it all, the first country that stole my heart and ignited my passion to travel. It was my first solo trip and first ever long haul flight! Since my first visit back in 2012 I’ve always known that I’d return one day! So finally, it’s time for me to visit Nepal again. …
Well that’s it, 2017 wrapped up and is now in the memory box! To say that 2017 was pretty much (actually, I’m almost positive it was) my best year to date, is probably an understatement. Honestly, I didn’t realise that at the time, or even in the same year. But thankfully this time of the …
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Craving a winter escape. The snow, mountains, adventure and a cosy cabin in the woods. I clicked the book button. Logging into Instagram, scrolling through endless pictures of log cabins. Deep in the woods, with snowy mountain tops surrounding them made me crave this getaway. I longed to dive into these photos and just escape …
A Weekend Winter Escape in the Scottish Cairngorms. Read More »
Our glorious country has it all from steep cliffs and beautiful rugged mountains to dark, foggy moors, to whirling rivers and treacherous bays. Hiking through this unpredictable terrain is tricky enough, though full of satisfaction. But it’s even more difficult and beautiful when winter is here. So how can you make the most out of …
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We live in a digital age and we all have access to a digital camera or at least a phone these day! – Did you know that it’s estimated we take around 1.6 billion digital photos a day? – Having photo albums on shelves, photo books on the table were always so fun to look …
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It’s around this time of year when we, up here in the Northern Hemisphere, begin to dream of future adventures. The weather has begun to turn cold, the days are getting shorter and the night almost seems darker. Soon we will be going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark! Somehow, …
Imagine towering mountains, brilliant blue rivers and mountain lakes and lush valleys. Barren landscapes that quickly change to shrub covered mountain sides with incredible boulders. This is Pakistan! Pakistan was one of the most surprising and beautiful countries I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting. It is so unknown to the western world, in fact …
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Climbing Ben Nevis, the UK’s tallest mountain is an accomplishment that will leave you craving higher peaks, more mountains or maybe you’ll hang your boots up for good. Whatever happens next you can celebrate the conquering feeling you’ll get from climbing this beast. Ben Nevis attracts thousands of people to its peak every year and …
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