Following in some sort of adventurer cliche, I am writing a book. But, before you yawn too loudly, I should stress that it’s not about me! It’s going to be called ‘How To G... Read more
Did you know that in the UK you are never more than 70 miles from the coast? As a Londoner, I found that hard to get my head around. The sea feels a million miles away amidst this concrete... Read more
Most expeditions are primarily selfish. That is no bad thing. It just means that, like many things in life, they tend to be done because someone wants to do them. Watching a DVD, going for a... Read more
I fell off my bike in May and broke my wrist in the process. That meant several weeks in a plaster cast. It was frustratingly restrictive but I was determined that I wouldn’t use it as... Read more
We looked down from the bridge and were surprised at just how shallow it was. With a shrug, we started running in the opposite direction. Our Thames swim started ankle deep in Cricklade a mo... Read more
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 impossib... Read more
Having read that you are never more than 70-miles from the nearest coastline in the UK, last Saturday I decided to try running from my London flat to the ocean. My route planning only extend... Read more
Just a reminder that this Thursday is the second London Explorers event. A chance to meet other adventurous-minded people, get inspired and talk about expeditions. There’s a talk by Jo... Read more
Abstract In the summer of 2005, two University College London (UCL) students, Tim Moss and Thom Allen, attempted to circumnavigate the globe using eighty different methods of transport. They... Read more
Thanks for all of the recommendations for new blogs last month. Hopefully I’ll be able to start introducing you to articles from a wider range of websites over the coming months. Below... Read more
It is said that in the UK you are never more than 70 miles from the sea. Consider that for a moment. That means that wherever you are reading this now*, you are at most perhaps two hours... Read more
