My Favourite Book This Year
One-third of the world's wild nature has been lost since I was a child and first heard the word 'conservation'. That's what keeps me awake at night.
One-third of the world's wild nature has been lost since I was a child and first heard the word 'conservation'. That's what keeps me awake at night.
The media loves big, exciting, daring adventures and expeditions.
My world revolves around conservation, and because of that I think I'm often guilty of forgetting the importance of humans in the equation.
To really get to know a country, you have to wild camp.
I can't think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything.
Embarking on my first was a fluke. Back in the days of 'msn' I heard from a friend about an expedition to Svalbard. Sounded interesting, though I confess to not having a clue what Svalbard was..
I often get asked why I go on expeditions. What's the point? Why put up with hardships and trials and bad days? Why go far away from the comforts of civilization and stability?
Ever woken up, momentarily lost your bearings and forgotten where you are? Here's 10 ways to know when you're on an expedition..
I've barely scratched the surface of rainforest living, with two expeditions adding up to only a couple of months. Nevertheless the learning curve was huge
If I were to say the word ‘rainforest’ what normally springs to mind is an endless expanse of untamed wilderness..
November saw one of the expedition and fieldwork highlights of the year, the annual Explore weekend at the Royal Geographical Society. .
My time in South Africa is rapidly drawing to a close, tomorrow I fly home to a chilly but festive England. Here's 12 things I'll miss about the rainbow nation..