Tag Archive: camping

Homeward Bound – Skipping Through Italy

I’d worked hard to fund the ride home. Never before while on the road had I felt suf­fi­ciently flush as to splash out on a fresh deli­cious pizza, or a mouth-wateringly fla­vour­some ice-cream, or a expertly-prepared cap­pu­cino on an almost-daily basis!

How to get sponsorship for your cycle tour

When planning an extended cycle tour, many people go in search of corporate sponsorship. Some come back empty-handed. Some are successful.

A day in the life on an overland safari

At the crack of dawn you are woken by a knock on your tent and a cheerful “good morning happy campers” from your overland guide as she goes about preparing breakfast on the open wood fire in the middle of your camp.

MTF Writer Nick Weston Features In Print

Nick Weston recently featured in Real Travel magazine & Readers Digest for his Hunter-Gathering skills and experience.

Travelling In Britain: Adventure Begins At Home

“Scotland?! I don’t want to go to Scotland this summer, I want to go somewhere hot and sit on a beach.” My girlfriend obviously had the same opinion as so many natives these days in terms of holidays planning.

Grass Routes Journeys: Allowing The Soul To Breathe

Spending time in the great outdoors under a big night sky can provide us with perspective on the world, and help us reconnect with the essence of life.

The Old Mines Of Old South Wales

Privatisation of South Wales coal mines by the conservative government in the early 1990s virtually wiped out an entire industry and devasted local economies.