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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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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Wandering the woodland tracks in search of the perfect pitching site for the night. The silence and noise of nature guided our curiosity, we stumbled off the track and into the trees. Following the sound of the river before stumbling into a clearing. Immediately we paused, held our breath and stared. In front of us, was …
I’ve had some incredible adventures over the years but nothing compared to Myanmar! It’s home to the ‘friendliest people in the world’, thousands of ancient pagodas, good food and surprisingly landscapes. The best bit, there are hardly any tourists to contend with…. Or maybe that’s just because I decided to explore Myanmar in low season. …
Asian New Year. When I hear these words I think of Thailand, Water Pistols, Paint Powder or basically, the worlds biggest water fight. So when I got the email through reminding me that travelling to Laos in early April means Asian New Year. I thought, how crazy can Laos New Year really be? Laos as …
After taking a year-long break from Scuba Diving and missing my certification by one dive; it was time to suit up and take the plunge – literally – back into the cold water. But this time, I wasn’t heading into the dark depths of the Scottish waters, oh no. Instead, I was about to plunge …
The overnight bus to Vientiane is full. But this fact doesn’t stop the driver stopping, picking up new people and piling them on. When it’s not possible to squeeze anymore onto beds; foam mattresses piled with pillows, people and duvet are laid along the aisle. So desperate to get on this bus, people have wedged themselves into tiny …
Getting outdoors and into nature, the fresh air, the feeling of exploring is the best way to fully connect with a place. I love being in the mountains, hiking. Travelling the world only enhanced this passion. I found that hiking into the wilderness and getting off the tourist trail was the best way to experience …
