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
One of my favourite things about living in Oman was the food and the experiences associated with eating and drinking there. From high class hotel restaurants (OK, only once) to grim-looking... Read more
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 m... Read more
Lying beneath the stars in the Inylchek Valley, my first night out on my first big expedition Cresting the final hill after 18 months’ preparation and 14 hours of cycling, swimming and... Read more
Having recently become a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, I am now able attend their great selection of members’ event. One recent such event was a talk by Lewis Gordon Pugh a... Read more
In 2006 Dave Cornthwaite became the first person to skateboard the length of Britain. His 900-mile journey from John O’Groats to Lands End was a warm-up for a much more ambitious skate, a 36... Read more
Oman, I have learned, is a beautiful country. Laura and I lived there for about six months and, acutely aware of our finite stay, we tried to make the most of our time there. If you’re... Read more
Some of my favourite expedition memories are from the lowest points. Here is a list written with the rosy glow of hindsight: Sleeping bolt upright on a 9-inch platform cut into a 45-degree s... Read more
Ever wondered if you could make a career out of expeditions, using adventure to generate money to pay the bills and fund the next trip? It’s an aspiration held by many but I think ther... Read more
This morning I land in the UK. I’ve had a great time in Oman these last few months and there’s a lot about the country that I will miss but I am also excited about moving back to... Read more
Tonight I fly back to the UK after five wonderful months in Oman. It makes me sad to think of all the things that I will miss about this country. Here are ten of them: Dishdashas – Wor... Read more
Open canoes, kayaks, rafts, stand-up paddle boards… if you fancy a go at an expedition on any of these then below is some advice from fellow Adventurer’s Blogging Chain member Ma... Read more
