In preparation for my Estonia running trip here’s a little insight into the typical conversations I’ve had over the last few weeks with pretty much ANYONE I’ve spoken to about what I’m doing. So what exactly are you doing? I’m…
Kayaking in Finland
There are thousands and thousands of islands of various sizes in the Gulf of Finland. Sea kayaking turned out to be the perfect way to go and explore some of the islands close to Helsinki.
Scottish Winter Climbing Adventures in the Cairngorms
For the fourth year in a row now I joined my university’s mountaineering club on its annual winter climbing trip to the Cairngorms. It’s my favourite climbing trip of the year. Scotland has a lot to offer in terms of…
Be More Audacious!
Once you’ve made some audacious plans and you’ve actually gone through with it, what’s next? I’ve just finished the White Rose Ultra in Yorkshire, a 60 mile race. In the scheme of what other people do, that’s not that crazy,…
Combining Business with Pleasure
I have to travel quite regularly for my job and I’ve always tried to make sure I make the most of the opportunity to get out and see the cities and areas I’m staying in. So, during a placement in…
Off the beaten track – Mount Elgon National Park, Uganda
Mount Elgon, at the border between Uganda and Kenya, is the oldest and largest solitary volcano in East Africa and features one of the largest intact calderas in the world. Hiking to the top makes for a good adventure.