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I’ve been asked this question lot recently.  “What sleeping kit do you use when on the road?” I’m a great believer that if you eat well and sleep well you can both travel with a smile, and have the capacity to deal with any challenges or opportunities the road puts in front of you. So I […]

I smiled this morning. Amazon offered me a free listen to Distant Suns. A good deal actually, but I think I know the story. I was prompted to see what listeners thought. I am hugely grateful to those kind people who take some time to post a star rating and even comment on my books. […]

Sometimes overlanding gets really tense. I still didn’t have my visa for Iran, but had just a couple of days left on my Pakistan visa..

It took him 2 years to craft this book, and I use that word with respect for his strengths, honesty and skill.

Slash an inner tube? Fix it. Slash a tubeless tyre? Fix it and ride out of trouble.

Usually to be found with scarred hides, these scars are not considered to be…

True no? Planning a big motorcycle trip starts with the dream, arranging the time & the cash. And then the gear juggle starts. What do you really need? When I started my 8 year round the world trip I had common sense, but didn’t have a clue! The Adventure Armchair Festival ‘Bootcamp’ starts online on […]

This story carries on from the previous piece ‘Two fingering through Africa‘ which tells the story of how writing a book came about. This piece is to celebrate friendship and a recent discovery. An item that I thought was long gone.

I have a story I’d like to tell you…