The value of virtual field trips

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The value of virtual field trips

In 2016 I wrote an article about the value of virtual field trips for the RGS.  I'm re-posting it here as I think it's still relevant, and even more so as Explore By The Seat Of Your Pants launches in the UK!

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Running For Good

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Running For Good

A few weeks ago I was set a challenge; to run a marathon with a difference, something that would challenge me as well as having a positive impact to those around me.  Here's what I got up to...

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British Menu Planning

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British Menu Planning

When was the last time you thought about where your food comes from?  The dried fruit and nut granola you ate for breakfast or the chicken sandwich that you had for lunch?  In May, I set myself the challenge of eating only British grown and reared food.  I've compiled this list of items that I ate to help you take up the challenge too.

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Food for thought

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Food for thought

These days we've become so used to having the food we want when we want it.  A Thai curry one night, Spaghetti Bolognaise the next.  It's become hard to imagine a world without the things we love to eat being available whenever we want them.  But what if you could only eat food produced right here in the Britain?

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nohtaraM ehT

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nohtaraM ehT

My family and friends have always said I am a little bit crazy.  And I guess I can agree with them to some extent, particularly with my latest challenge that I'll be undertaking in less than 12 hours from now...

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Not a small venue for a speaking debut!

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Not a small venue for a speaking debut!

I was invited to speak at the Telegraph Outdoor and Adventure Travel Show.  It was a huge honour to have been asked but as a speaking debut this was going to be a terrifying experience.  Find out about how I got on.

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Taking time out of work

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Taking time out of work

Ever wondered what you are doing crammed into a train carriage with 100+ other people as you make your way to work on a dull, grey day?  Do you bounce into the office with a fake energy...

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#LifeChanger

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#LifeChanger

I was not the only one to take a step towards changing my life in 2015.  There were many others who confronted their doubts and fears, taking a bold step to make a change.  And not always for...

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A long journey along the Amazon (the short version!)

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A long journey along the Amazon (the short version!)

Where to start?  So much has happened and there are so many stories to tell it’s going to be hard to explain it all but I’ll try and give a very quick glimpse for you of my last six months travelling the length of the Amazon.

Tarran, my travel companion and I set off in June for Lima, Peru where...

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