A train of thought… a stream of consciousness… I packed my bag and moved to Vietnam. Everyone said how brave I was, moving to Vietnam alone. Hear what she’s doing now. Wild. But this wasn’t bravery. This was just another stepping stone in the big plan. The plan to test myself little by little toContinueContinue reading ““Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?””
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Interview with Angelo Wilkie-Page of Expedition 720°
An expedition of daunting magnitude, a time frame of eight years, this is a story that will inspire a generation of people who are already beginning to make their way into the wild, to venture even further, to worry less and rage against the limitations they have bound themselves in. Twenty nine year old AngeloContinueContinue reading “Interview with Angelo Wilkie-Page of Expedition 720°”
Interview with Derek Cullen – Cycling solo across Africa
Tired of the monotony of everyday life, 32 year old Irishman Derek Cullen mounted an old bike and began an epic unsupported cycle across Africa. It is a story with the potential to inspire the ordinary person, to break down the very shackles that we confine ourselves to. I, myself really wanted to interview him,ContinueContinue reading “Interview with Derek Cullen – Cycling solo across Africa”
My First Time Wild Camping Alone.
I picked a spot to head towards. Roughly ten minutes away. All uphill. But the trees deceived me, they looked a lot nearer then they were. Half an hour later I gave up, here will do. The sound of the wind kept tipping me over, the power of it mocking my unsteady feet. I shelteredContinueContinue reading “My First Time Wild Camping Alone.”
Video: Eleutheromania
So this is it. Four years of university. Four years in Edinburgh. Done. Years of being broke, of trying to fit in, then trying to stand out. Years of craving to escape Ireland, then crying from homesickness and calling up Mammy on the phone to let me come home. Four years of crappy jobs, ofContinueContinue reading “Video: Eleutheromania”
Interview with Sidetracked Magazine founder John Summerton
1.What made you start up and commit to Sidetracked? I’d been working as a freelance web designer for about 10 years, mainly doing promotional and e-commerce websites. I’ve always had an interest in travel and exploration through history and spent a lot of time immersed in Outside magazine, NG adventure etc. The issue for meContinueContinue reading “Interview with Sidetracked Magazine founder John Summerton”
Thoughts while walking the Wicklow Way
The Wicklow Way. If you are in Ireland or you are on your way, you must do it. Uphill, downhill, views that make you shit your pants, waterfalls, silence, drinking out of streams, no crowds, no people, so few yellow arrows that you are bound to get lost….132km of the fairytale Ireland that you thoughtContinueContinue reading “Thoughts while walking the Wicklow Way”
Camino de Santiago – Porto to Santiago 230km
Two pairs of socks pulled on over my iodine soaked and plastered feet. Runners stepped into swiftly – the faster I do it means the less pain I must endure. Laces looped and knotted up. Backpack thrown over my sunburnt back and clipped into place. Poncho and jumper hanging over the straps. Cap pulled downContinueContinue reading “Camino de Santiago – Porto to Santiago 230km”
Polarbears and Paddleboards
First published on Sidetracked online. Ideas for unique adventures to embark on are becoming increasingly difficult to unearth. However, we think we’ve come across such a one. A team of ten will attempt to Stand Up Paddleboard up the Sermilik Fjord in Greenland to reach the towering Helheim Glacier. A 100km journey that has neverContinueContinue reading “Polarbears and Paddleboards”
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”
Orla O'Muiri 