Charging down Chang Mai’s trails at 64 years young !
As the truck winds 1,200m up into the luscious green mountains surrounding Chang Mai I am secretly a little nervous. Suddenly it seems a touch higher than I remembered…. On … Continue reading
The Myanmar Adventure – Trip Overview
Burma is hot at the moment ! Not just the temperature but there is no doubt that Burma/Myanmar is currently an on-trend holiday destination. This makes sense to as there … Continue reading
Dilapidated Daulatabad Fort – designed to withstand elephant charges!
I was lucky to have one of those very rare amateur explorer’s moments of excitement, when from the road I spotted something interesting looking in the distance. It was well … Continue reading
Hiking up to Myanmar’s Auspicious Golden Rock
The Golden Rock ( Mount Kyaiktiyo ) is proudly positioned high above the coastal plains of the Mon Region of Myanmar. Its location offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside … Continue reading
Camels, Bedouin Camps and Training in Lawrence of Arabia’s Back Yard – the incredible Wadi Rum.
Camels, Bedouin Camps and Training in Lawrence of Arabia’s Back Yard – the incredible Wadi Rum..
Camels, Bedouin Camps and Training in Lawrence of Arabia’s Back Yard – the incredible Wadi Rum.
Jordan’s Wadi Rum immediately conjures up classic scenes in my mind. The dramatic background looms as Lawrence of Arabia gallops on camel back. All in white, his blue eyes gleaming, … Continue reading
Return to Chinggis Khan’s Vast Running Terrain
Normally, I’m not a big fan of going back to repeat an event but with the baby due in September and with the wife making it crystal clear that I … Continue reading
Delightful Orphans and Incredible Running in Nepal
The trip started with a highly anticipated 3 day race, majestically situated high up in the remote mountains near Ghurkha (famous for the soldiers with the curvy knives). It was a … Continue reading
Inthein’s Indiana Jones feeling
It’s early morning and with a hearty breakfast in our bellies (always the best way), we leave our beautiful stilted villas and head off on our “Inthein Adventure”. We clamber aboard … Continue reading