Category Archives: Video

05
Sep
2011

Paddling and Spider Crabs – a Welsh Microadventure

Not for the first time I am struck by how easy it is to find somewhere remote and surprising in Britain, if only you make a little effort to think originally and seek adventure.
15
Aug
2011

Destination: Muckle Flugga. Microadventure #6

A journey through the most remote islands of Great Britain by folding bike and packraft.
11
Aug
2011

South Pole shoe shopping

The one where three fully grown men go all the way to Belgium to buy a pair of shoes… DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
07
Aug
2011

A Collection of Arctic Videos

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27
Jun
2011

Microadventure Number 6

The one with the packrafts and the folding bikes. Preview.
30
May
2011

Where I’d rather be this Monday morning

What would you rather be doing? This post originally appeared on Big Dan’s blog. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
11
May
2011

The 24 Hour Bivvy Challenge

Microadventure Number 4 for the year is the 24 Hour Bivvy Challenge. It originates from this howies idea from a couple of years ago. Combining aspects of my first three challenges this year (entering a race, going somewhere new, sleeping on a hill) prepares us smoothly for the toughest challenge to date, though one that [...]

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21
Apr
2011

Microadventure #3: Sleep on a Hill

One day like this a month'd see me right.
28
Mar
2011

G is for Georgia

Georgia is one of my favourite countries. Here I go in search of a slice of it back in London.
21
Feb
2011

D is for Denmark

London is an international city; one of the world’s vital hubs. So is it possible to travel round the world without even crossing the M25? This is a journey round the world foods of London. Eating in one restaurant from a nation representing each letter of the alphabet. An A to Z of world food. [...]

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