It was great to receive such a positive response to My income report blog. And following on from lots of questions about my spending, I thought it would make sense to follow up with a spending report as well. When I set out on my blogging journey I always said from...
If you've seen my blog - how much do my expeditions cost - you will know that Kicking the States is the most expensive expedition I have done. I always knew it would be. Travelling in the US and in an urban (rather than in a remote) environment was always going to...
Hopefully, following on from my last blog how to find inspiration for your next adventure, you have in front of you a list of different adventure ideas. Most likely, some of them will appeal to you more than others. So take those and run through the next questions to...
You know what adventure you want to do next. Assuming you have thought through your options (check this guide out if you need some adventure inspiration) and have asked these 7 questions then you know that your adventure is both right and realistic. But now you are...
This is the last post in a 3-part series on how to make a living using Patreon. In this post, I've contacted other creators who are using Patreon successfully to hear about their top tips and advice. You'll also want to check out How to make money on Patreon and 9...
After putting together my guide for passing Mountain Leader Assessment, I decided it made sense to hear from those who ultimately decide if you pass or not. Here are 3 experiences assessors to find out what they are looking for in a candidate going through Mountain...
I strongly believe that adventurers have a duty to help others. Firstly because we are in a privileged position to be adventuring in the first place. We also often use developing countries and natural spaces as our setting for adventures, so it seems only fair that we...
Arguably, sponsorship collections are one of the easiest (and also risk-free) ways to raise money for charity. In most cases, this involves someone taking on a challenge - such as a sky dive or run - and in return asking their friends and family to donate money for a...
These easy fundraising ideas are designed for small groups and individuals who have a target they want to reach for a charity but not a lot of time or resources on their side. I used to work as a professional charity fundraiser. And while I'm no longer in that...
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On the hunt for good raffle prizes? This is a comprehensive guide that will take out all the hard work so you can focus on raising more money for your cause! I'll take you through everything you need to know. It includes a list of nearly 100 raffle prize ideas and a...
In this blog I share my top tips for organising a charity event! Be it a film nights launch events, quiz nights to an evening of talks. I've raised thousands of £ for charity over the years through my various adventures. While I often ask for sponsorship, I've found...
You’ve got your idea brewing and are ready to open Wordpress and write that perfect blog post. But before you do, it's worth taking a moment to understand what makes a good blog post in the first place. Because blogging is a balance between great content and personal...
