Author Archives: orlaomuiri

First warm water surf holiday

Slotted into a Ryanair window seat like a piece of tetris, burnt back against cheap leather, sunburnt thighs chaffing against my denim jeans, particles of skin peeling off my nose and a cracked collarbone tucked awkwardly beneath my skin. Salt and sand fall from everywhere as I squirm and toss to get comfortable. All areContinueContinue reading “First warm water surf holiday”

An interview with Simon Reeve

Check out my interview with adventurer and TV presenter Simon Reeve on Sidetracked online. Over the last ten years, author, adventurer and TV presenter Simon Reeve has travelled the world with a camera in tow to record his extraordinary experiences for shows such as Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn and Indian Ocean and nowContinueContinue reading “An interview with Simon Reeve”

#microadventure with Al Humphreys

In my years stumbling awkwardly around this planet, I have met many whom I admire. Some became heroes in my eyes. But I have always had a flaw in my way of thinking, I tend to put people on top of a pedestal so high up that even in all their apparent brilliance, they couldContinueContinue reading “#microadventure with Al Humphreys”

Interview with Cycle Africa’s Loretta White

  Loretta White along with three others completed an unsupported journey by bike from London, England to Cape Town, South Africa in 2012 to raise awareness of the reality of  children who are surviving on the streets of Africa. 1.Did your sponsors provide all the kit? We were lucky enough to be provided with someContinueContinue reading “Interview with Cycle Africa’s Loretta White”

#microadventure in Scotland

I write this on the train as I speed away from  the freedom and the magic of the countryside, hurtling back to Edinburgh, back to the comfort zone. I’m acutely aware that my eyes might be glazed over as I think back on the weekend but I reckon for the moment I still remain farContinueContinue reading “#microadventure in Scotland”

Interview with BASE jumper Clair Marie

1.Do you still hold the record for the youngest female jumper? I still hold the record of being the youngest female BASE jumper, although now its fun to meet people who are younger than I am who are active jumpers. 2.Do you know what the age of the youngest male is? I believe the youngestContinueContinue reading “Interview with BASE jumper Clair Marie”

Interview with Irish Ultrarunner Aisling Coppinger

1. How did you get scouted for Ireland? For Ultra Running, Richard Donovan phoned me up in 2009 and asked if I’d like to run in the Anglo Celtic plate 100k. I was chuffed. I had run for Ireland in mountain running before that.   2. What is your PB for a marathon? 2.59.58 (chipContinueContinue reading “Interview with Irish Ultrarunner Aisling Coppinger”

My Dad has three daughters, no sons

My Dad has three daughters. No sons. He loves the outdoors, especially the view of it from his bike.  He had a decision to make when the three of us came along. Conscious or unconscious, I’m not sure which, he would have to choose whether to teach us what a father commonly teaches his son. He couldContinueContinue reading “My Dad has three daughters, no sons”