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How To: Communicate on Expedition

How To Communicate on Expedition

THIS ARTICLE: Details how to send updates home from the field. It covers how to update your blog, send Tweets or leave voicemail from remote places; what software and technology you might need; and why you might want to do any of this. There are also studies of recent expeditions. It follows my recent talk [...]

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10 Tips For Your First Hitch-Hiking Expedition

10 Tips For Your First Hitch-Hiking Expedition - Steve Dew-Jones

THIS ARTICLE: Is written by Steve Dew-Jones, author of ‘The Rule of Thumb‘, an account of a hitch-hiking journey from Salisbury to Malaysia with only two rules: Never pay for transport and never refuse an offer. Here is Steve’s advice for anyone planning their first hitch-hiking trip… 1. Be prepared for some waiting around Unless [...]

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Planning a River Expedition by Mark Kalch

Planning a River Expedition - Mark Kalch

Humans have always been drawn to rivers writes Mark Kalch. Journeying by river, in my mind, is the pre-eminent way to explore our amazing planet. It allows us a glimpse into regions impossible to access practicably by any other means. Because rivers begin their journey high among the mountains and flow through continents all the way [...]

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Expedition Fundraising and Sponsorship Advice #3 – Ethos

Below are a few things that I would advise to anyone seeking sponsorship for an expedition. Reading them may not help you get money in the short-term but it will be a step toward going about it in the right way. In the long-term, I believe that you will reap the benefits of your good [...]

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10 Tips For Your First Walking Expedition

10 Tips For Your First Walking Expedition - Andy Ward

THIS ARTICLE: Is written by Andy Ward who walked 3,300 miles from London to Asia in 2004 with only two days’ planning. Andy is an adventurer, photographer and professional expedition manager currently working on the Scott2012 Antarctic expedition. Today he shares with us his top tips for anyone planning a long walk… 1.  Don’t over plan [...]

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