Expedition Preparation Tips
To me an expedition means: exploring, new ideas and experimentation. It can offer a great deal of learning potential. An expedition usually requires …
Most Common Questions Asked About Going Cycle Touring from Weave of The Ride
How much you spent in each country and how long you were there for? It depended on where I was travelling. I lived very much on a shoe string. In …
Why is Bicycle Touring the Best Way to Travel Through Europe?
Benefits Cheaper than public transport Getting fit whilst travelling Hugely diverse area, geographically and politically. The geography in Europe is …
Tips For Preparing a Cycle Tour to Ensure an Amazing Trip
PrepareI spent a considerable chunk of time preparing for our bike trip, Ride Earth. We read about previous expeditions on websites such as 'Crazy Guy …
10 Things Writing a Book Means to Me
Writing a book can be quite daunting but once you’ve finished it is a significant achievement. Here are some of the reasons why writing a book …
Tips for Beginning the Writing Process to Avoid Writers Block
This post is from 2009 when I had just started writing Weave of the Ride. My writing is going well. It is a new challenge and I’m enjoying it. I …
How I Created A Writing Manifesto to Get My Writing Process in Shape
Get up early in the morning to write. I usually write between 6.30am to 8.30am. I tried writing late at night and got into a counter-productive …
21 Observations about Mongolia - tips for the Mongolia traveller
In 2010 I did a trip to Mongolia. After travelling there by the Trans-Siberian train, I cycled 1000km across the open steppe. Having been back in …