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...
Hiking in Israel is so special because the landscape really is quite diverse. Although the country is predominantly dry desert, people are often surprised to find green mountains in the north and a lush Mediterranian coastline. Since meeting my Israeli husband while...
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...
With cheap flights from Europe and so much variety on offer, Israel makes a great destination for a short visit. Here’s my recommended one-week in Israel itinerary. I've also included a budget breakdown and accommodation options to make your planning as smooth as...
Israel is a great place to visit because of the variety it has to offer tourists - just check out this list of 53 things to do in Israel! From diverse cities and historical and religious sites to relaxing quiet beaches. As a small country, it is also easy to move...
There is no one way that I pay for my adventures. And my source of funding depends on a lot of things. Including..... how much the adventure costs, my opportunities at the time (in the early days before I had an established blog, financial sponsorship wasn’t really an...
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This is my honest Amtrack Coast Starlight Review after taking the train Northbound. It was a surprisingly fun jounrey! Although I wish I'd known a few simple hacks to make the most of my time on the Amtrack Coast, read on to find out more. The Coast Starlight is an...
The Pacific Coast Bicycle route spans from Vancouver in Canada to the Mexican Border, covering a total of 1,848 miles. If you are thinking of cycling the Pacific Coast bicycle route, you can expect endless coastline - from rugged rocky Oregon to clear blue LA beaches...
This stretch has felt really hard on the body, and long. With our increased millage we needed to cover over 55km a day to reach Portland by the weekend. We don’t have much flexibility with dates and if we don’t reach a stop in time then we miss our on press...
I loved hiking the Jordan Trail! It was beautiful, challenging and epic. However, it was also a little complicated to organise logistically - probably one of the trickiest trails I've hiked when compared to a hike like the Israel National Trail (read my guide here)...
This is going to be my biggest adventure yet! It's never been done before, we have no idea the daily distances we can cover, where we will sleep each night or what to expect along the way....but what I do know is I am really, really excited!! Kicking the States So...
"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. Hardly reassuring words....
