Author Archive: Sandgrouse Team

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

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

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...

Sir Ranulph Fiennes Turns 71

Posted by Sandgrouse Team on March 10th 2015 in Adventure & Expeditions, Africa, Inspiration, Sandgrouse News

At 71, Sir Ranulph Fiennes set to run the Toughest Footrace on Earth

Heroic explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes turned 71 this weekend and in doing so maintains his remarkable hunger and steely determination to challenge himself. In April, Sir Ranulph aims to attempt to run 156 miles (251km) in just 6 days by taking part in the grueling Marathon des Sables. This Saharan Desert ultra-marathon is ranked by the Discovery Channel as the toughest footrace on earth.

Participation is highly sought after...

We Announce The New Sandgrouse Travel & Expeditions Blog

Posted by Sandgrouse Team on February 27th 2015 in Luxury, Sandgrouse News

Hello and welcome to our brand new blog. Here you’ll find the latest and greatest news on all things related to luxury & adventure travel & expeditions – from exciting travel tales packed full of first hand insight, interesting facts and info about destinations you dream of visiting, inspiring interviews with internationally renowned adventurers, explorers and our own in-house travel specialists!

Who will feature?

Our guest authors will be writing about their challenges and experiences, bringing you in touch with your wild side and...

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