Category Archives: Lists

08
Nov
2011

The Ten Best Places I Have Never Been To

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Posted in Lists, Travel
We all have those exotic places we yearn for, our own personal Timbuktus. Here are mine.
05
Oct
2011

11 Travel Books for Bums

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Posted in Best Bits, Books, Lists, Travel
Here's a book list for all the wanderers out there. For the vagabonds and hoboes.
20
Jul
2011

The 1000th Blog Post

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Posted in Best Bits, Lists
Crikey, this is my 1000th blog post! I was considering a gushing Oscar speech, but I’m meeting a mate for a training run shortly so instead I’m just going to thank you all for your support and thank the many, many people who have bought me a ‘virtual coffee’ over the last year (scroll down the right hand [...]

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22
Jun
2011

Ten Things I Learned While Cycling Round the World

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Posted in Lists, Ramblings, RoundTheWorldByBike
Not including all the big, valuable lessons that long journeys in foreign land teach you (independence, humility, gratitude, sociability, flexibility, patience, self-confidence and so on), here are ten things I learned while cycling round the world: The Middle East was one of the kindest, most welcoming regions I have visited. Not only do people consider [...]

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19
Jun
2011

9 Reasons why I love Independent Travel in Africa

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Posted in Lists, Travel
I have spent a couple of years of my life in Africa. Here are some snapshots that I hope will get the wanderlust flowing.
12
Jun
2011

12 Tips to Encourage you to Travel Round the World

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Posted in Lists, Travel
Round the world travel is more popular than ever. The proliferation of cheap round the world tickets and student travel deals means that it is increasingly easy to set off on your own adventure. Grab a last minute travel deal, a round the world ticket and your toothbrush and you could potentially head off tomorrow [...]

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25
May
2011

My Top Tips on Travelling Light

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Posted in Expeditions, Kit, Lists, Travel
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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18
May
2011

The World’s 10 Greatest Roads to Ride

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Posted in Lists, Travel
The very best, most exciting, most beautiful roads to ride in the world.
20
Apr
2011

My Ten Most Interesting Photos

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Posted in Lists, Photography
I really enjoy photography and am starting to build up a nice range of different images.
18
Apr
2011

It didn’t quite kill us, so I guess we’re… stronger?

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Posted in Cycling, Lists
A mad tale of a long-distance unicycle adventure.
06
Apr
2011

10 Top Tips for Travelling Light

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Posted in Lists, Travel
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 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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23
Feb
2011

What is the Best Expedition Sleeping Bag?

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Posted in Kit, Lists, Polls
A reader poll to gather a range of opinions on the best expedition sleeping bags.
21
Dec
2010

Even more reasons to go on a long bike journey

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Posted in Cycling, Lists, RoundTheWorldByBike
In case you need persuading, here are yet more reasons why a mighty bike journey could change your life...
17
Dec
2010

4 Awesome Adventure Movies You Need to Watch

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Posted in Lists
4 Awesome Adventure Movies You Need to Watch
15
Dec
2010

5 Things I Love About in Vietnam

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Posted in Lists, Photography, Travel
Vietnam is a beautiful, safe, colourful country that made me realise I need to plan a decent adventure around South East Asia. Here are just five quick reasons why I really recommend you should go and see Vietnam for yourself. Bikes, Motorbikes and Mayhem. I loved walking the streets of Ho Chi Minh late at [...]

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08
Dec
2010

60 Second Adventure Interview

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Posted in Expeditions, Lists
9 things you might not know about me.
24
Nov
2010

The Greatest Cycling Movies of All Time

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Posted in Cycling, Lists, Polls
A list, voted for on Facebook and Twitter, of some of the best movies of all time.
15
Nov
2010

Likes and Dislikes of Cycling through Africa

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Posted in Cycling, Lists, Travel
There are so many great things about riding through Africa, which is certainly the most magical of continents. It’s also an exasperating place! Pete Gostelow has put together this excellent summary of it all. I’ve chosen some that really resonate with my own memories. Likes Arriving in a new country and trying a different beer, [...]

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27
Oct
2010

A variety of interesting list posts

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Posted in Lists
This time last year there was some popular list-based writing on the site: - 36 lessons my blog readers have learned in life - 19 great photos of religions Round the World - 18 ways to try and answer the question “what am I going to do with my life”? - 10 Great Races to [...]

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19
Oct
2010

Tips for meetings. Don’t be a sponge, don’t be late

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Posted in Lists, Ramblings
I have had my patience tested by a few of the people I have met recently. Here then are my top tips about meeting etiquette...