Interview with Mountaineer Ed Farrelly

Ed is a 20-year old mountaineer who has climbed some of the biggest peaks in the world, while still managing to pass his exams at university. What can I say, some of us just walk in the light. 😉 1.You say you are an Adventure traveller, what does that entail? My adventure travelling has been focusedContinue reading “Interview with Mountaineer Ed Farrelly”

The Winter Racer – Lee Peyton

I sat in Starbucks waiting for Lee Peyton to arrive. I was nervous, who was I but a little girl carrying a Dictaphone that I didn’t know how to use, and pages of questions to ask the endurance racer. What gave me the right to probe him for information, what did he get out ofContinue reading “The Winter Racer – Lee Peyton”

Interview with Videographer and Producer Ash Bhardwaj

Age: 29 Occupation: Videographer and Producer Location: London 1. You are a producer and presenter of travel and adventure programming. How did you get into the field? It started when I went backpacking at age eighteen, I kept a diary and updated my friends at home via email (a precursor to blogging).  After uni I was planningContinue reading “Interview with Videographer and Producer Ash Bhardwaj”

Interview with Mountain Guide and Mountaineering Instructor James Thacker:

1.What age were you when you started climbing mountains? I first started walking with my parents when we moved to Derbyshire in my early teens.  We spent most weekends exploring the moors of the Peak District and later climbing on the grit-stone edges.  My parents despite being active weren’t walkers so we started together really, learning toContinue reading “Interview with Mountain Guide and Mountaineering Instructor James Thacker:”

Interview with Adventurer Dave Cornthwaite

1.Do you have any regrets on the path your life took? What an opener! I don’t think you can do anything that will result in true regret without being aware of it at the time you made the decision, so if you chose to have regret you chose to live with it. I’m pretty happyContinue reading “Interview with Adventurer Dave Cornthwaite”

The Traditional Life

I currently sit at a crossroads. Sitting as opposed to standing because I have a pretty big decision to make. One which requires a seat. You have all been there. Two options at my feet. To follow the road my parents and countless others took before me;  university, job, house, marriage, kids or the latter,Continue reading “The Traditional Life”

The Ultimate Trilogy – Interview with Margaret Bowling

“In 2013 four of the world’s most experienced female adventurers take on the Ultimate Trilogy of modern day exploration and adventure. 2000km of wilderness terrain covered in 10 weeks by human power: skiing, rowing, walking, climbing.” Meet one of the team Margaret Bowling. 1.It is an all female expedition. Was this a conscious decision orContinue reading “The Ultimate Trilogy – Interview with Margaret Bowling”

Interview: Mississippi Challenge 2013

In May 2013 Sam Norman, Matt Fraser and Harry Hogg will begin their 2320mile journey down the length of the Mississippi river by kayak in aid of Help for Heroes. 1. Why did you pick the Mississippi? Matt: We actually looked at a few of the world’s great rivers before we settled on the Mississippi. The YangtzeContinue reading “Interview: Mississippi Challenge 2013”

Riding to Break the Cycle

Cycle a continent, or cycle the world. If you are going to do it, do it with these guys; Riding to Break the Cycle. 1.Why did you pick cycling as the mode of travel? I read a blog recently that referred to bikes as “tools and vehicles that make life better.” I think this doesContinue reading “Riding to Break the Cycle”

Interview with Hello Restless

2 bicycles, 2 photographers, 30,000 miles and 50+ countries, to document the Geography of Youth. 1. So what’s the story with you two, best friends, lovers…..how do you know each other? We met in 2007 while both working at the Maine Media Workshops for the summer. We moved to NYC right after that summer and the rest, asContinue reading “Interview with Hello Restless”