The fast-paced routine of modern life can grind you into a melancholic paste. Never-ending work deadlines, pointless meetings, overflowing inboxes, constant traffic, political tension, lack of personal time, and disconnect from family and friends can wear anyone down. Add to that health, financial, and relationship troubles, and you have a recipe for a downward spiral. […]
Winter Power Cuts in the UK: How Prepare + Checklist *This article first appeared in December 2022 for Outdoor Roadie. There is a chance that UK residents will experience power cuts this winter. Although the National Grid says it’s unlikely, these cuts could go on for anywhere between 3 to 24 hours. While concerning, you […]
12 Camping Tips to Enjoy the Great Outdoors This article first appeared as a guest blog on Crua Outdoors. The Great Outdoors can be restorative. It can also be challenging. Often it’s both. Nature’s gifts of variety and constant change give us a chance to curate our own outdoor experience. There’s no one-size-fits-all. Glamping, wild […]
In the 8 months I spent on the road in South America, I learned something every single day. Culture, history, geography, politics, language, mechanics, riding technique, problem solving, and survival were all part of the informal education curriculum. Honestly, all of the knowledge gained in those 8 months could fill a book. But we’re not […]
It must have been the third week on the job when I first got to experience the disastrous sensation of jelly fish stings to my face. Until that point, I had no idea jellyfish would even be a point of concern while commercial fishing in Alaska, nevermind, catching their microscopic barbs with my face and […]