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
Beautiful Yet Gruelling Alpe D’Huez Triathlon Conquered
An incredibly beautiful but gruelling race. The magic of the Tour de France, less than a week before was very much alive and you could feel and live the intensity, … Continue reading
Training for the Alpe D’Huez Triathlon.
With the arrival of the little fella (or lass) beeping increasingly louder on life’s personal radar, I started the year ambitiously focussed on squeezing in as many great sports escapes … Continue reading
Graciously Ballooning Over Bagan’s Wonderful Temples
Bagan is one of those places that as you cruise down from altitude towards the tiny airport, rewards you with incredible views of the surrounding landscape and the almost magical … 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