Initial Thoughts On Crossing Iceland
My brother and I have completed our crossing of Iceland on foot. While I have a lot to share on the topic and have learnt much during this journey, there are three overpowering emotions that
Walking Across Iceland Map
On August 11th, 2014, my brother and I decided to attempt to cross Iceland on foot. We started from the south and walked north. It was bloody cold and ever bloody windier! But we had
Iceland, My Brother And I Are Coming For You
Like two unprepared fools, my brother and I are attempting to cross Iceland on foot, coast to coast. We have no map, no idea quite where we're going, but we do have 100,000 calories of
How to Feed a Family for Free
OK, so we're not a real family, but living on my little farm in Norway, we are a close-knit group of people who eat three meals a day together. While some ingredients are bought, almost
Learning to Love Communal Living and Norway in One Week
I've actually gone and done it: committed to a month of living on a Norwegian farm and taking the time to learn about communal living, farming, beekeeping, and many other things that I have wanted
Don’t Ask Yourself, ‘What Do I Want From My Life?’ The Question is too Big
I used to ask myself, what do I want to be when I grow up? What do I want from life? At 27 years old, I still have no clear idea. The best answer I could
The Cheapest and Lightest Camping Stove in the World
This idea is genius. In fact, it has changed my whole perception of how to travel long term with regards to food preparation. In double fact, I claim that this is the perfect solution to
Stop Pretending to Do Tomorrow What You Could Do Today
We're all guilty of it. Tomorrow, next week, next month, next year... next something I will do something. The harsh truth is, in most cases, that this something will never happen. For a long time
Around the World in 80 Days Without Money
Starting in September 2014, two guys, Muammer & Milan, aim to travel around the world in 80 days without using any money. Is their dream possible? A few years ago, I might have said no, but
Summer Holidays
Coming from the UK, summer holidays were a big part of childhood life. When each school term started, we'd count down the weeks until the next vacation period from school, excited for what was coming.
Thoughts On Life and Leaving Jeju
Today I left behind my home, my friends, my whole world from the past six months. For half a year I have called Seogwipo, a small city on Jeju Island, my home, but now I
Turn Off the News, It’s All Bad
Islamists massacre dozens in Kenya, Afghan police kill finger-cutters, China executes 13 for terrorism, and Sunni insurgents in northern Iraq have carried out summary executions of captured soldiers: these are some of today's headlines from the homepage of
Why You Should Eat From Bins (Dumpsters)
Across the world, the skipping movement is gaining pace. To skip, means to salvage the discarded waste of others and make us of it: the term stretches from furniture to food and everything in-between. People have
3 Kegs of Free Beer (From a Bin)
Sounds like an unlikely prospect, because of course, who throws away kegs of beer? No-one in their right mind would throw away beer, right? Actually, no. Like all food and drink, beer has a sell-by-date.
How Do You Like to Cross Oceans?
Have you ever thought of crossing an ocean? Most probably, you have already done it, but thought little of it because for the most part, we cross oceans at 600 miles per hour, several tens
The Lure of Norwegian Bees
For six months, Jeju island has been my home. I never meant to stay this long, I only came to visit. But things change, you meet good people, you find things that are worth sticking around
How Far Could You Push Yourself? Probably Not This Far
We all have a limit, but some people are able to push themselves further than anyone else whilst others choose to remain firmly in their comfort zone. It seems a combination of how far you
Do You Want to Know The Unseen (Real) Africa?
For many people, when they think of Africa, they think of poverty, famine, and pyramids. This could not be further from the truth. During my brief forays into the continent (which has over 50 countries),
How Travel Has Changed My Life
When I was eighteen years old, I had been saving for several years and finally strapped on my backpack and departed on an around the world flight. It changed me in an irreparable way because
Get Rich Quick
Enrich your world by walking outside. Barefoot. Enrich your courage by daring to let go. Even for a moment. Enrich your inner peace by sleeping under the stars. Watch them all night. Enrich your belief
Tom Sawyer on the Danube [Teaser]
I am excited to announce that over the past few months, I have been working with Ric Gibbs at Xpedition.tv to produce a short film suitable for film festival submission (actually Ric made the movie, I
Tips to Make the Most of Your Time Abroad
I often get asked for useful travel advice concerning moving abroad and making a transition into a new country. Mostly my advice is, 'Go out there, do it, and everything else will work out along
Tandem Riding on Udo
Have you ever ridden a tandem bicycle? Generally I think that they are awful beasts and stay well away. As many things in life deserve, I gave them a second chance and rented one on
Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously
Reading online content for interesting places to visit in the future, I come across a lot of media aimed towards the travelling market. Recently however, my attention was caught (for all the wrong reasons) by
Separate Tracks
This is the third and final episode in a three part series by Emily Dobbins-Dale, documenting my hitchhiking journey from Hungary through Poland, Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania, before finally parting ways with Leah after more
What Is The Point Of An Adventure?
With all adventures, be they great journeys or creative pursuits, it is vitally important to have a drive. Without a drive, one's heart and soul are not in the adventure itself and it will not
Don’t Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You
There is a saying that goes something like this: Do one thing every day that scares you Bollocks to that. It's not fun to be scared and I sure as hell don't want to be
Is This The Perfect Bike Ride?
After attempting (and failing) to ride from Mokpo to Busan, I was fairly convinced that cycling in South Korea was entirely unpleasant. However, this was partly due to my lack of foresight and planning of
The Treacherous Ride to Japan
As I cycle out of Seogwipo, I'm desperately excited. For the past three months, I've been writing paid articles, making websites, and working on a story. While I've had several day and multi-day trips around