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EP12 – THE AROUND THE WORLD TRIP OF A LIFETIME
Click play SUMMARY OF THIS WEEK’S SHOW:- “You can spend minutes, hours, days, weeks, or even months over-analyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what could’ve, would’ve happened… or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move on.” Tupac Shakur This week’s Podcast in a Nutshell:- This week’s…
Read MoreEP11 – THE ULTRA HIKER, BEST WALKING MAGAZINES AND MORE
Click play SUMMARY OF THIS WEEK’S SHOW:- Be yourself and people will like you. Jeff Kinny – From A Diary of a Wimpy Kid This week’s Podcast in a Nutshell:- This week’s podcast in a nutshell:- #1 – We always start the podcast with a bit of a quiz in the form of “guess…
Read MoreEP10 – HADRIAN’S WALL, AND OTHER UK TRAILS with STEVE HUNT
Click play SUMMARY OF THIS WEEK’S SHOW:- If you are facing in the right direction, then all you have to do is keep on walking” This week’s Podcast in a Nutshell:- This week’s podcast in a nutshell:- #1 – We always start the podcast with a bit of a quiz in the form of “guess…
Read MoreGEAR REVIEW – SHAKEDOWN HIKE AND SALOMON OUT WEEK PACK TEST
I’m off to walk the Jurrasic Way The Jurassic Way is an 88 mile hike from Stamford in Lincolnshire to Banbury in Oxon. However, due to Covid19 restrictions, we will be camping rather than B&B (all being well with government guidelines, of course) – we leave on 4th July (fingers crossed). Testing the Salomon Out…
Read MoreEP9 – Abel Tasman Track in New Zealand | What is the Best Hiking Socks?
Click play SUMMARY OF THIS WEEK’S SHOW:- “With every walk in nature, one receives far more than he seeks” John Muir This week’s Podcast in a Nutshell:- #1 – We always start the podcast with a bit of a quiz in the form of “guess the sound”. This week we have one of the most dangerous…
Read MoreGEAR REVIEW – NAVISKIN SUN HOODIE
I looked like a vet in my Columbia shirt I have worn the Columbia Hiking Sun Shirt for a few years now (I have a few!), but my daughter thinks that I look like a vet in it! So, I thought I would take a look at something that is a bit more fashionable but…
Read MoreEP8 – FANCY A TRIP TO IRAN?
Click play SUMMARY OF THIS WEEK’S SHOW:- “Carry as little as possible, but choose that little with care” – Earl Shafer This week’s Podcast in a Nutshell:- Soundbite is a strange bird who can change colour in different seasons More adventures from Janet & John An interview with Kathryn Ozlati about the wonderful country of…
Read MoreGEAR REVIEW – SEA TO SUMMIT POCKET TROWEL
Do not purchase this awful poop trowel When I review a product, I usually talk about the pros and cons, but this review is a little bit different – mainly because there are no pros! I love the idea of this little trowel. The weight was absolutely fine and even though I was tempted to…
Read MoreEP7 – THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA | A NEW PODCAST APP | AND MORE ADVENTURES
Click play SUMMARY OF THIS WEEK’S SHOW:- “If you think adventures are dangerous, try routine: It’s Lethal.” – Paulo Coelho This week’s Podcast in a Nutshell:- Soundbite – this animal is born with white spots that vanish within 12 months. Derek & Doreen – The Braunston Walk. Doreen likes the various stiles and a midway…
Read MoreWhat does hiking mean to me?
In my opinion, hiking and backpacking is not a sport (unless you are entering a walking competition such as Race to the Kings). If you are comparing your pace or endurance against others then I personally feel that you are missing the point. For me, walking gives me the opportunity to discover things in the…
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