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London Bridges Walk; a how-to guide
London is my favourite place and some of my most loved views come from the bridges that cross the Thames. So I decided to set myself a challenge which I called the London Bridges Walk - to try and hike across all of the bridges in the capital in one day. Could I do...
GUide to sleeping in a snow hole
"You don't sleep in a snow hole. You just wait for morning." An experienced guide told me this once. I thought about these reassuring words as I dug away at my snow hole wondering if I could actually be bothered to spend a night in the thing. Hardley reassuring words....
Learning to freedive in Israel
This is my review learning to freedive in Eilat, Israel on a Level 1 begginers freediving course. My duck dive wasn't good but there was nothing I could do about it now. I kept my sight on the rope, avoiding the instinct to lift my head up and look at the just visible...
Acatenango volcano hike; a complete guide
(UPDATED 2021) Central America is famed for its volcanos and The Acatenango volcano hike is one of the best hikes you can do in Guatemala.....by far! Not only is the hike itself pretty breathtaking as you pass through dense vegetation, opening up to break-taking...
Sodom salt caves Israel; how is this a secret?
I had never heard of 'salt caving' so it's fair to say I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Half asleep, as I headed to bed the night before, I agreed to go on a tour to explore Sodom salt caves Israel. We were passing through and had a spare day so why not?...
Swimming with Mafia Island whale sharks
I couldn't believe it. Here I was.....about to swim with the gigantic Mafia Island Whale Sharks! ‘Jump, jump’ the captain yelled at us and the 4 other tourists that were on the traditional dhow boat. I put my mask on and ungraciously stuck my legs over the side, fins...
Top tips for doing a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia
Most tourists head to Cappadocia to do a hot air balloon ride and for good reason. It's spectacular! To make sure you get the best deal and experience I put together this blog: Cappadocia hot air balloon price and other tips. Make sure you also check out Things to do...