Since my book, Just As Well It’s Not About The Bike, was published last month I’ve been asked to name some of my favourite books. It’s a task fraught with difficulties, but I’ve endeavoured to include some stand-out contenders below. (The list includes affiliate links which means I may collect a small percentage of the […]
Travel
So you want to see wildlife in Borneo?
It’s notoriously difficult to guarantee close encounters with wildlife. There are simply too many variables – the weather, the behaviour of the animals and the activities of nearby humans. However, Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp, located deep in the Bornean rainforest, must be one of the best places to see animals such as orangutans in their […]
Cycling from Valencia to Gibraltar: Part Two
I’ve finally produced a video showing some of the highlights of my cycle along the Spanish coast. The first video covered my journey from Valencia to Almería and this one was recorded between Almería and Gibraltar. This latter section of the cycle trip wasn’t without a few mechanical failures, but the scenery was beautiful throughout. […]
Cycling from Valencia to Gibraltar: Part One
In my most recent progress report, I discussed my plans to cycle south from Valencia along the Spanish coastline. I’ve now reached Almeria – the halfway point of my journey. The terrain has been undeniably tough at times, but the scenery has been stunning. I’ve loved visiting the cities en route, but some of my […]
Catch your breath in Ecuador’s capital
Crossing the Colombia-Ecuador border overland took me seven-and-a-half hours. Next to me, tourists were ready to write off the country there and then. Yet despite this backdrop of festering frustration, I fell for Quito almost immediately. After arriving very late the night before, I woke in the capital on a beautiful, sunny Sunday morning. As […]
How to make the most of your time in Tayrona National Park
Tell anyone who’s not been to Colombia you are imminently travelling to the country and they will inhale sharply and imagine danger around every corner in Medellin and Bogota. This perception is outdated, yet refuses to disappear. But tell someone who’s been to the country about your travel plans, and they will begin to talk […]