Category Archives: Guest Blog

29
Aug
2011

Guest Blog: Musings Before a Big Journey

What I hadn't expected was that I'd feel quite so bored with the whole thing... Right now I'm just a person sitting in the pub talking about cycling round the world.
12
Aug
2011

Guest Photo Story: Riding through France

Sunny photos from a bike ride. Guaranteed to make you smile!
17
Jun
2011

Friday Photo Essay – the Best Expedition of the Year

Andrew Skurka’s marvellous cross-country journey through Alaska and the Yukon ranks, in my opinion, as one of the most impressive expeditions of the last couple of years. It’s worth breaking the lovely series of Night of Adventure talks I’ve been showcasing. The trip’s total distance was about 4,680 miles and it took 176 days, an [...]

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08
Jun
2011

Mississippi River by Stand Up Paddleboard

Guest blog on a project of 25 journeys, each of a thousand miles
09
May
2011

Monty Halls – Adventures on Planet Ocean

BBC presenter Monty Halls shares tales from his adventures round the world.
07
May
2011

The Epic Tri – a report

Guest blog about one of the most impressive UK challenges.
04
May
2011

Do what you love and you will never work a day all your life

When people ask what my job is, I never know how to respond. I go on journeys and set myself challenges. I write, for books, for magazines, for blogs. I give talks and take photographs. But none of these actually feel like a “job”. And for that I am a lucky man. Do what you [...]

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25
Mar
2011

The Allure of Distance Skateboarding (and why you should skate China)

A guest Photo Friday post from adventurer @rob_thomson
04
Mar
2011

Friday Photo Story: Salt-water diaries – Sarah Outen

After reviewing Sarah Outen’s book yesterday I’m happy to be able to share the story of her fabulous row here: Salt-water diaries In 2009 I pushed out to sea from the shores of Australia in a small rowing boat built for one with nothing more than muscle power for my engine. I was headed West, [...]

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11
Feb
2011

Photo Friday Story – into the desert in Sudan

Crossing a desert by bike: a photo story.
28
Jan
2011

Photo Friday Story – in praise of Central Asia

The Photo Friday section on my site has long been a popular blast of vicarious escapism. I try to keep the idea fresh by changing it round from time to time. In its latest incarnation I am inviting people to tell a story through their photographs. To summarise a journey or an experience through a [...]

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06
Dec
2010

Reflections after coming home

Guest blog: To inspire others is one of the most gratifying sensations I have had on this journey. So let me close in this spirit, by reminding you that you, too, can dream it, plan it, do it!
30
Oct
2010

Nothing Breaks a Vicious Cycle Like a Vicious Cycle

Nothing Breaks a Vicious Cycle Like a Vicious Cycle: wise words on this ace ad from howies.
14
Jul
2010

An Epic Triathlon to the World Cup

Rob Forbes swam, biked and ran from England to South Africa to support England in the 2010 World Cup! I like his style! It is a fantastic expedition well worth checking out. I am also impressed with anyone who completes the Comrades Ultramarathon: it’s been on my ‘To Do’ list for a long time… I [...]

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01
Jul
2010

Guest Blog: round the world cyclist and hitch-hiker

Like most decisions of great consequence, I happened upon the route for Cycling The 6 in a pub garden, beer in one hand, mini-Atlas in the other. The plan hatched was to travel the length of six continents, all by bicycle. I would leave my life and job as a hospital doctor behind for five [...]

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03
May
2010

An interview with Karl Bushby, round the world walker

I recently did an interview for legendary walker Karl Bushby. Here are my answers to his questions. 1. Do you believe your experiences have had a positive effect on you? My experiences have certainly had a positive effect on me. They have moulded and polished me in several ways: self-confidence understanding of the world physical [...]

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04
Apr
2010

Guest Blog: ultramarathon photographer Mark Gillett

I met Mark Gillett during the Marathon des Sables. We became friends and he has since helped me with lots of advice for my photography. I asked him to share some of his expertise with us all. But first the questions I ask all guest bloggers: - What expedition or journey has inspired you the [...]

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01
Apr
2010

Advice on packing light for expeditions

In this guest post Phil Turner, an ultralight backpacking specialist, shakes his head, tutts, and slaps my wrist for persisting with old, heavy, cheap kit! “I’ve been corresponding with Alastair for a while now regarding his gear choices for his upcoming walking and packrafting trip to Iceland. I have to admit I was slightly horrified [...]

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01
Mar
2010

Take the long and winding road

This month’s guest blog comes from Dan Harrison. Dan was a normal bloke with a normal job and normal life. Then he decided to cycle to Africa… “About this time two years ago I glanced out of the window on the train to work and the idea hit me; cycle to South Africa. Now I’m [...]

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01
Feb
2010

Guest Blog: Kate Harris – “Wilderness is not a function of distance; you don’t have to go far to find yourself lost”

Kate Harris not only races mountain bikes, not only takes on epic long-distance journeys, but also gets even more excited than I do by Annie Dillard. She seemed like a fine choice to invite to write a guest blog post. But first, the usual set questions: What expedition or journey or book or person has [...]

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