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Tre Frati, Finale Ligure
Finale Ligure: Rock Climbing on the Italian Riviera

Finale Ligure: Rock Climbing on the Italian Riviera

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Finale Ligure, a lesser known part of the Italian Riviera, is a picturesque town situated on the northern coast of Italy. Imposing limestone cliffs, an ancient walled village, lush olive groves, a beautiful, Mediterranean coastline and stereotypically delectable Italian food… what’s not to love? Add to this the fact that there are upwards of 3,000 bolted climbing routes, and you can understand why Finale was considered a sport climbing Mecca in the 80s and 90s. But in recent years, Finale…

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The road to Whitney Portal (High Sierras in the background)
Storming Mount Whitney

Storming Mount Whitney

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With an elevation of 4,421m (14,505ft), Mount Whitney is the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. We battled torrential rain, hail, tent destroying marmots, altitude sickness, a burst camelback and a high altitude electrical storm… But we successfully bagged this summit in characteristically chaotic and disastrous Tom-and-Aoife style.     About Mount Whitney Located in the stunning Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, the summit of Mount Whitney lies on the Sierra Crest and the Great Basin Divide. Most…

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Edale valley (from Kinder Scout)
Climbing Kinder Scout

Climbing Kinder Scout

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Dramatic edges, steep cloughs and peaty bog: the Peak District has an alluring beauty that makes up for the frequently awful weather! With a range of outdoor pursuits on offer, from rambling through to trad climbing, it is an ideal spot for a weekend getaway. Kinder Scout is the highest point in the Peak District, at 636m (2,087ft). Its extensive moorland plateau offers charming walks for all abilities. Weekend Adventure After spending a month overlanding in the Australian Outback, it was…

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Overlanding in Outback Australia
Planning an Overlanding Journey in Outback Australia

Planning an Overlanding Journey in Outback Australia

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Overlanding: the only way to authentically experience Outback Australia. Overlanding is self-reliant travel in remote destinations where the journey is generally the principal goal of the trip. This means days spent forging your way through creek crossings, bumping along heavily corrugated dirt tracks and kicking up clouds of red bull dust. Evenings are spent setting up camp, cooking up a bush dinner and sleeping under the breathtaking night sky. Think the Outback is just a whole load of nothing? Think again. You…

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Australia's Red Centre
Exploring Australia’s Red Centre

Exploring Australia’s Red Centre

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As an absolute dirtbag who actually enjoys being filthy, the idea of bumming around the dusty desert completely appealed to me. Add in the fact that there’s a load of really cool stuff to see, and the fact that the majority of the journey involved off-roading on isolated and remote dirt tracks, and you end up with my perfect road trip.   The Route The plan for this leg of our Red Centre adventure was left relatively open in order…

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