Posts Tagged: Inspiration

Three Simple Ways To Enhance Your Next Vacation

Posted by Jonny Stage on March 30th 2015 in Inspiration, Travel Tips & Advice

We asked one of our resident travel designers, Jonny, if there were any tips he had which help to enhance his own travel experiences.

"When heading to a new country, I try and remember three golden rules. These may seem simple, but they can easily be forgotten in the pre-travel mad rush and even when on your trip."

1. Research

"Much of the excitement around my own travels is the anticipation of what's to come, what's out there. Therefore research and planning for trips is something I highly recommend you learn...

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...

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