Jo blogs: So, wild swimming…
A fan of fair weather wild swimming I’m in absolute awe of those who take wintry dips
Book review: The Girl Who Climbed Everest
Life lessons gleaned from climbing Everest aged 22
Documentary review: Home
I wax lyrical with the Brit about the inherent friendliness of people around the world but tread carefully when asking about the PTSD she now manages after one traumatic incident on the trip
Documentary review: Dugout
This documentary that sees the duo enlist the help of an Ecuadorian tribal elder to build a usable canoe had me chuckling, wincing, but ultimately, brokenhearted
What’s it like… to kayak the Nile during a career break
The irony of being a Risk Manager by day is not lost on the endurance kayaker who aims to set off in October in order to paddle the length of the Nile
What’s it like… to kayak round the South American coast
I spend a Monday evening spellbound listening to tales of derring do from adventure kayaker Freya Hoffmeister, the only person to have paddled round South America.
Five flat cities to cycle in Europe
If stopping at cafes, drinking in the views, and making like a sloth on a bike is your cup of tea, read on.
What’s it like… to ditch school, jobs, house, then set off
Amy Meek, 12, writes for Sports Liberated about her family’s educational and adventurous life on the road
Book: The Crossing
An Olympic champion and wildlife TV presenter team up to row across the Atlantic. What could possibly go wrong…