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Book Review – The Year We Seized The Day : A True Story of Friendship and Renewal on the Camino
Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction The utterly compelling and inspirational account of how two very different writers tackle their demons walking the Camino ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Books & Films
Sharing The Camino Love | A Podcast with Bev Thorogood
A few weeks ago I attended the She Enjoy's Success Summit which is hosted by the lovely Vivien Joy. It was a fabulous event and ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Camino France, Hikes, Podcasts
Book Review – Dare to Do by Sarah Outen
Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction On 1 April 2011, rower and adventurer Sarah Outen set off in her kayak from Tower Bridge for ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Books & Films
Book Review – The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Books & Films
Book Review – Up: My Life’s Journey to the Top of Everest by Ben Fogle, Marina Fogle
Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction My eyes lifted to the horizon and the unmistakable snowy outline of Everest. Everest, the mountain of my ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Books & Films
Book Review – Can't Hurt Me, by David Goggins
Introduction For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare — poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse coloured his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Books & Films
Ep1 – The Camino Talk Show, with Erik Op Ten Berg
The Camino Breaks Hearts and Unites Hearts. This is the very first episode of the Camino Talk Show with Julia Doherty and Erik Op Ten ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Podcasts, The Camino Talk Show
Book Review: Operation Ironman by George Mahood
If you have been reading the Adventure Geek blog and book reviews then you will know that I am a fan of George Mahood. His ...
By Adventure Geek | | Books & Films
New Camping Gear for the Camino Ingles Route
Thank you to Douglas A Johnson for this image. As some of you may know, I am heading back to Spain in October 2018 to ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Gear, Random Thoughts
What Was That App That You Use For Local Walks?
After yet another message on Facebook asking me "What was that app you used for the walks, Julia?" I thought it was about time that ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Random Thoughts, Tech
Darwin On The Trail (YouTuber)
I was keen on learning more about Ultra-Light backpacking and stumbled upon a whole new world when researching on YouTube. As some of you may ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, YouTubers
Travels with Rachel – In Search of South America (book review)
If you have been following my blog for a while then you will already know that I am a fan of George Mahood. His style ...
By Adventure Geek | | Books & Films
Nine Things You Should Know About Technology On The Camino
I know, I know, I can hear it now, the Camino is meant to be a place where we can switch off and bask in ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Camino France, Gear, Tech
The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail at 67 years old!
I had never heard of Grandma Gatewood until I was listening to an interview with the author of this amazing book on The Mighty Blue ...
By Adventure Geek | | Books & Films
The Must Have Gadget for Walking in the Camino Sun
As I type this blog we are in the final preparations of walking the Camino. I already mentioned this particular gadget in last week's blog ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Gear
Not Tonight Josephine (Book Review)
By George Mahood Official Blurb: Click here to download from Amazon Two Brits, George and Mark, set off from New York City to explore the ...
By Adventure Geek | | Books & Films
Free Country: A Penniless Adventure the Length of Britain (Book review)
The plan is simple. George and Ben have three weeks to cycle 1000 miles from the bottom of England to the top of Scotland. There ...
By Adventure Geek | | Books & Films
High and Low: How I Hiked Away From Depression Across Scotland
By Keith Foskett Click here to view on Amazon I am a Keith Foskett fan after devouring his first book about his Camino trip, The ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Books & Films
127 Hours – Between a Rock and a Hard Place (Book review)
A totally inspiring and moving true story, which was cringe-worthy in parts. This book has some strong messages to take with you on your own ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Books & Films
JetBoil Flash Backpacking Cooking System is Wicked!
If you are buying a cooking system for your backpacking adventures then the JetBoil Flash is certainly worth consideration. Check out the video below, but ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Gear
Zero to Travel Podcast – Jason Moore
Click here to visit on iTunes Whilst hiking The Cotswold Way I had listened to all my podcasts so I was looking for some new ...
By Adventure Geek | | Podcasts
Weekly Hiking Tip – Podcast by Dan Feldman
click here to visit on iTunes I love to listen to podcasts in the car, on a walk or even on a full hike. Let ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Podcasts
Into The Wild – Film Review
Wow! This film is based on a true story and it certainly made me feel incredibly emotional as I watched this young man go through ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Books & Films
The 5am Miracle Podcast
I have been listening to Jeff Sanders podcast called The 5am Miracle Podcast now for over three years and I do not think I have ...
By Adventure Geek | | Podcasts
The Best Lightweight Day Pack for Hikers
I absolutely love my Sea to Summit Lightweight Daypack and here are the reasons why:- * It packs up very small. Dinky is probably the ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Gear
Wicked Shoulder Pouch for Your Mobile Phone
In this week's video, I explain the benefits of the Maxpedition Mobile Phone Pouch that fits snuggly onto the shoulder strap of any backpack. I ...
By Adventure Geek | | Gear
Wild: A Journey from Lost to Found
Julie and I visited the Adventure Show in London last weekend. The show was not that exciting. It was rather like a show for adventure ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Books & Films
Gear for Ensuring A Good Nights Sleep When Hostelling and Hiking
In this week's video, I will showcase the items and routine that I have when arriving at a hostel. In my opinion, the sleep routine ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Gear
The Last Englishman by Keith Foskett
Click to view on Amazon A Thru-Hiking Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail After reading Keith's previous book which talked about his journey along the ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Books & Films
Five Gadgets That I Adore for All My Hiking Trips
Last week I put together a video of the five items that I had purchased that were a complete waste of money. (see here). ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Gear, Tech
The Outdoors Station
Listening to podcasts is a great way to improve your skills, knowledge and become inspired. I listen to many podcasts, but on the Adventure Geek ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Podcasts
The Camino Way, Lessons in Leadership from a Walk Across Spain
By Victor Prince Over the next coming weeks and months, you will start to see a variety of book, gear, film and podcast reviews on ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Books & Films
Overweight, Undertrained and Terrified: A Camino Diary
by Connor O Donoghue Over the next coming weeks and months, you will start to see a variety of book, gear, film and podcast reviews ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Books & Films
Five Hiking Items That I wish I Hadn't Purchased
In this week's video, I am going to share with you my five gadgets that I purchased, but never actually used. I am sure ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Gear
My Camino – The Podcast
Listening to podcasts is a great way to improve your skills, knowledge and become inspired. I listen to many podcasts, but on the Adventure Geek ...
By Adventure Geek | | Podcasts
The Journey in Between – Book Review
The Story of a Thru-Hiking Adventure on El Camino de Santiago by Keith Foskett If you have read any of Kieth Foskett's aka "Fozzie" ...
By Adventure Geek | | Books & Films
Four Novels To Get You In The Mood for Your Camino Adventure
I returned from the first leg of the Camino Frances in June 2016. After a month of reflection, we decided that we could not wait ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Books & Films, Camino France
I've Just Got To Tell You About My New Camino Gadget!
This couple gave us £5 for a coffee I love my gadgets and my latest backpacking toy is one that got me more excited that the ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Gear
What Have I Bought for the Camino This Month?
I have not written a blog on my latest purchases for a while, so I thought I would give you an update. It has become ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Gear
Yippee! I Have My Scallop Shell for the Camino, Thanks to My Mum!
Walking sticks in Santiago, La Coruna, Galicia, Spain I was absolutely over the moon as last weekend my mum came over for Sunday dinner and ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Camino France, Gear, Hikes
What Gadgets Have I Bought This Week?
As a modern day pilgrim, I do not feel that you have to suffer to walk the Camino. If there are gadgets and items that ...
By Adventure Geek | | Blog, Gear
Can you Carry Trekking Poles on an Airplane?
With all the latest developments in security at airports nowadays, it suddenly dawned on me that I may not be allowed to carry my Nordic ...