Mikael Strandberg – Expeditions – Interview

You would be hard pushed to find many people who have explored such a number of diverse and uninhabited parts of our planet as Expedition Guide and Documentary Producer Mikael Strandberg. These include Eastern Africa, Patagonia, Siberia, Arabia and more. He has travelled on foot, bicycle, horseback, ski, reindeer sled, with camels and even with … Continue reading Mikael Strandberg – Expeditions – Interview →

Global Triathlon Adventurer Dan Martin Interview

Dan Martin is in adventurer who has set himself a challenge of enormous proportions. His plan is to extend a triathlon into a "Round the World" expedition. Billed as "The single greatest feat of human endurance, ever attempted" Dan Martin will cycle across Europe and Asia, run across North America and swim 5700km across the … Continue reading Global Triathlon Adventurer Dan Martin Interview →

Adventurer Tim Moss – Interview

Opportunities for adventure can be found almost everywhere, if you know where to look. If you are stuck for inspiration, Adventurer and Expedition Manager, Tim Moss can help. There are lots of ideas on Tim's The Next Challenge website, through which he also offers advice, research and support for expeditions. For example, Tim has helped … Continue reading Adventurer Tim Moss – Interview →

Brazil 9000 Interview with Gareth and Aaron

If you're trying to think of a large country in which you could go for an expedition, you could certainly do a lot worse than choosing Brazil. With an area of 8.5 million square kilometres, Brazil is the fifth largest country on the planet. With such a large area there are plenty of opportunities to … Continue reading Brazil 9000 Interview with Gareth and Aaron →

Making Backpacking Food Taste Better

Deciding what food to take when backpacking can be a difficult task. The major deciding factors being the weight of the food, its taste, longevity, nutrition and your diet. Other considerations are cooking, water and packaging. You may also be concerned about issues such as animal welfare, sustainability and food miles. All these things can … Continue reading Making Backpacking Food Taste Better →

Walk Home from Mongolia Interview

Way back in November last year, two men embarked on an amazing adventure that would involve hiking 3,100 miles from Ulaan Baator to Hong Kong. "After 195 days, 10 million steps and far too many instant noodles" Leon McCarron and Rob Lilwall have completed their epic Walk Home From Mongolia! The journey took Leon and … Continue reading Walk Home from Mongolia Interview →

Camping and Hiking on Catalina Island, USA

If you ever happen to be in Los Angeles and need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, an outdoor sanctuary is close at hand: only 22 miles off the coast is Catalina Island. This small island is 22 miles in length and 8 miles across at its widest point. Mostly … Continue reading Camping and Hiking on Catalina Island, USA →

Pro Explorer Interview Rafal Krol

Rafał Król is a Polish adventurer and explorer who has pushed himself to the absolute limits of endurance! His expeditions include traversing the Greenland icecap in whiteout conditions, a 400-kilometer solo expedition across Spitsbergen and pioneering a route through Sarek and Padjelanta, Laponia, Sweden, which is of the largest national parks in Europe. Sponsored by … Continue reading Pro Explorer Interview Rafal Krol →

Leon McCarron Adventurer and Filmmaker Interview

In March 2011 Leon McCarron completed a 14,000 mile solo and unsupported bicycle ride from New York to Hong Kong. The route took Leon across the northern states of the USA, up to Vancouver, then back down the west coast to California. Next it was top to tip of New Zealand, before riding up Australia's … Continue reading Leon McCarron Adventurer and Filmmaker Interview →

The Lady Of The Loch – A Love Affair With Scotland

The news that Lady laid three eggs in her nest at the Loch of the Lowes Reserve is a huge tonic for her fans and for the Scottish Wildlife Trust who all feared that illness would bring an end to this Iconic Osprey's life. Lady's love affair with the Loch of the Lowes Reserve has … Continue reading The Lady Of The Loch – A Love Affair With Scotland →