Twitter, the Hellespont and the Gobi

Here are a few articles that I’ve read in the last month and thought that you might like.

I do a similar post each month. The links tend to come in part from adventure and expedition blogs but also the odd bit of philosophical stuff and a couple that make me laugh.

Six of the Best – November 2011

1. In the wake of Leander: swimming the Hellespont – Charles Foster
2. ‘Youngest’ expedition to South Pole abandoned after 3rd day without Twitter – News Biscuit
3. Insights in Reducing Pack Weight – Summit and Valley
4. 5 Dangerous (But Awesome) Sport Locations – As We Travel
5. Crossing the Gobi Desert – Walking Home from Mongolia
6. One Star Reviews – Andy Kirkpatrick