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Micro Adventure: Catch A Sunrise And Hit Your Inner Reset Button

Posted by on April 30th 2015 in Adventure & Expeditions, Inspiration

Sunrise at 4:45am

"Sunrise is a moment that’s blissfully rejuvenating and potentially the most splendid aspect of anyone's day. For many I imagine, this moment of peace and solitude would be 'the calm before the storm'.”

Feeling like you’re stuck in a rut? 

Maybe you are. Many of us lead very busy lives. We are restricted by the timetables of the modern working world, dictating much of what we are able to enjoy. Hemmed in and holding back our imaginations, the restrictions act like great dam...

Book Review: A Long Walk In The High Hills - Selina Scott

Posted by on April 21st 2015 in Book Reviews, Europe

Book Review: A Long Walk In The High Hills - Selina Scott
Mallorca, the island of a thousand contrasts

For many travelers, Mediterranean island locations are perceived to be "just another sun-drenched hotel and beach resort". They would be wrong to do so. Selina Scott’s A Long Walk in the High Hills firmly rebuts this view of the largest of the Balearic islands, Mallorca.

"The true achievement of this book is that it leaves the reader wanting to discover Scott’s Mallorca for themselves."

Selina Scott, whose television broadcasting career in news and documentaries ranged from Europe to the USA, reveals a new...

An Interview With Record-Breaking British Adventurer, Author and Motivational Speaker: Dave Cornthwaite

Posted by on April 7th 2015 in Adventure & Expeditions, Ambassadors, Inspiration, Interviews, Scandinavia

Dave Cornthwaite
"Solo 1,000-mile pedal-powered kayak trip across Scandinavia"

Dave Cornthwaite is a British adventurer, author and motivational speaker. He is the founder of the exciting potential-fulfilling brand “SayYesMore” and is now well on his way to completing something quite remarkable – Expedition1000.

You may not know of Dave Cornthwaite, but we think you really ought to.  This man’s infectious enthusiasm and zest for life is impossible to ignore. We have no doubt you’ll agree with us and hope that you might be able...

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