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Category Archives: Expeditions
What is the nature of adventure?
Some more thoughts on what's the point of all this...
Mississippi River by Stand Up Paddleboard
Guest blog on a project of 25 journeys, each of a thousand miles
My Top Tips on Travelling Light
1. Ask whether you actually need to travel super-light at all. If shedding a few pounds is going to cost a lot of pounds I usually prefer just to have a slightly heavier pack and regard it as extra-training! 2. Having said that, it certainly is nice to travel light. A great way to do [...]
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Exploration and the risk of failure
There is no category of: "does risky exploration, never fails."
Running Round the World in 400 seconds
A short talk from Rosie Swale-Pope.
Climbing Everest in 400 Seconds
Bonita Norris, the youngest British woman to climb Mount Everest, shares her story.
Rory McIlroy and the Art of Suffering
There are many obvious similarities between golf and the expedition world. The sensation of hacking through inpenetrable wilderness, marvelling that you are in a place where no human being has ever set foot.
Photo Friday Essay: Murray River Expedition
Today's Photo Friday essay is from a source to sea walk and kayak along Australia’s Murray River.
How to Make a Living from your Travels
How to Leave your Job and Make Being an Adventurer Sustainable
North Pole Expedition
Follow Ben Saunders' as he heads back to the Arctic.
Book Review: A Dip in the Ocean
Rowing an ocean has been a dream of mine for a while. Reading Sarah Outen’s new book, A Dip in the Ocean, confirmed that I would indeed love the experience. However her book also made me realise that I am too impatient, slapdash and stingy to raise the money, learn all the skills and deal [...]
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Can We Help you Plan your Expedition?
"Can we help you plan your next adventure?" An evening hosted by the RGS-IBG.
Nobody Should Blog on Their First Expedition
Don't worry about your career on your first expedition. Concentrate on having a life-enhancing experience. Worry about your social media strategy later...
Adventure Podcast Interview
Here’s a podcast interview I recorded prior to speaking at the Destinations Show in London this weekend. Listen! DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
An Open Letter to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Each year I visit scores of schools and speak to thousands of young people about my experiences of travel, adventure and expeditions. The enthusiasm and feedback generated from this brief snapshot of life outside the classroom is extremely positive.
What is the Best Single Person Tent?
I’m looking to get a new one-man tent – the £40 one I lived in for a year as I cycled across Asia is due a graceful retirement. Last year I asked what was the best expedition backpack. The feedback on that piece was so helpful. So I would really appreciate any suggestions you may [...]
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Why I won’t climb Mount Everest
Sadly, I have no desire to try to climb the world's highest mountain. Here's why.
60 Second Adventure Interview
9 things you might not know about me.
Vacancy to row across Atlantic in January
Opportunity available to row the Atlantic in 2011
Video from Iceland
To conclude the series of posts about this summer’s expedition to Iceland, here is a short video I made from the journey. Video production and editing is the next skill I need to learn, so please do give me any feedback (positive or negative). I’d really appreciate it. To receive a monthly newsletter of the [...]
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