Random Thoughts
Setting The Adventure Geek Goals for 2019
As we launch into the new year, I thought it was an apt time to start setting some goals and to focus on what is it that I want to achieve with Adventure Geek? In all honesty, AG was never intended to be a business, but I suppose most businesses start with a hobby and…
Read MoreWhat Is On Your Book-It List?
Do you ever have that feeling that something in your life has shifted? It’s like another door opened and your soul decided that this would be a good direction to go. When you walk through the door you have new found energy and you start seeing the world through different eyes. Let me explain. It…
Read MoreWhat Every New Backpacker Ought To Know
I have been backpacking now for some time and it dawned on me how much I have learned over this time. If you are new to backpacking (not necessarily with a tent, but general backpacking), then here are my top five tips to get you started. #1 – Find a Rucksack That Fits You Properly There…
Read MoreSkinny Dipping and Spin the Bottle are on My MicroAdventure List for 2019!
In 2020, all being well, I will be walking the Japanese Camino called the Kumano Kodo to experience the 88 temples that represent different aspects of life. But that is over a year away so what will I do for my adventure kicks in 2019? A frown appears on my face as I realise that…
Read MoreEven Keen Walkers Can’t Be Bothered To Venture Outdoors Sometimes!
I was sitting in the comfort of my nice warm house on Thursday evening thinking “it’s cold, it has been raining all day, and I really can’t be bothered to go out for a walk tonight”. I was receiving Facebook messages and text messages to say that people were not coming along for one…
Read MoreThe Perfect Christmas Gifts for The Walker In Your Life
If you know a keen walker or you are friends with someone who would like to do more walking in 2019, why not buy then a Christmas gift to suit their hobby? If you know me, then you know that I like my walking gadgets! If this was a list of Christmas gifts for the…
Read MoreHow to Live Adventurously Every Day
One of my past-times is to indulge in YouTube videos. I watch all sorts of videos from people who have accomplished amazing things in their lives, to gear reviews and personal development. I may watch the story of someone climbing Everest or walking the Pacific Crest Trail, or even rowing the English Channel. I am…
Read MoreFive Amazing Reasons Why I Love Geocaching
During our Adventure Geek walk on Monday evening, I got chatting to a fellow walker from Spain. I am not sure how the conversation arose but I soon found myself talking about another outdoor hobby of mine which is geocaching. I thought most people knew about this hobby as it has been around since 2002,…
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