2020 was quite the year for me, as it was for everyone. I was ‘stuck’ in Cyprus, spending my time scuba diving, rock climbing and being stuck in the occasional lockdown. I managed to get some posts in and videos onto YouTube, but the lack of travel somewhat limits adventure. What’s Frontpacking Adventures without the …
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Author:Steve Barbour
Hidden Gem | Treetop Camping
It’s been a while since I’ve blogged, but with global travel opening up again I’m beginning to have things to actually write about. Fortunately I’ve been able to enjoy the thrills of the newly coined ‘staycations’ over the past couple of years, one of which has lead me to this blog post. I’ve only blogged …
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Top 5 Christmas in New York
As mentioned in an earlier post, it can be difficult to squeeze everything that New York has to offer into just one week! It can even take several days just to see the best food establishments the city has to offer. When it comes to Christmas in New York, there are certainly a Top 5 …
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Top 5 Cyprus Shore Dives
Some weeks ago I looked at the best wrecks in Cyprus over a couple of posts. However, this got me thinking. Not all divers care about exploring underwater lumps of metal. Some prefer simply wading out into the water, instead of having to roll off a boat miles from shore! Then it got me thinking …
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Best Cyprus Wrecks – Part 2
I’ll start with the caveat that this final segment on some of Cyprus’ best dive sites is not exhaustive. There are some parts of the island I’ve not had the dived yet, some which could make the list! The first post covered some of the best wrecks around the Larnaca area. For this post, I’ll …
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Best Climbing Spots in Cyprus
For most people who are interested in rock climbing, the UK has plenty of amazing sites to get your fix. There are an array of indoor walls, quarries and crags around the country to suit a range of climbing styles. I got my first proper taste of climbing in Cyprus and it made me fall …
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6 Things the British Take for Granted
I have spent the last 6 months living in Cyprus, then recently returned to England for a couple of weeks. This gave me an opportunity to see what we sometimes take for granted in the UK. Cyprus is a fantastic place to live; the sunshine, low crime rate, cheap cost of living and relaxed lifestyle …
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Best Cyprus Wrecks – Part 1
For many people, Cyprus is a great destination when it comes to diving. The crystal blue waters, negligible tides and fantastic dive sites puts Cyprus high on anyone’s destination list. One thing the island has to offer divers is variety; whether your preference is reef diving, a bit of tunnelling or exploring wrecks, there’s something …
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Ultimate Guide to Sailing the Atlantic
Spanning around 20% of the Earth’s surface, the Atlantic is the second largest of the world’s oceans. It stretches from the sunny coasts of Florida across to the challenging Bay of Biscay off France and Spain. Sailing across this expanse of ocean is no easy feat; it takes planning, perseverance and precision in its execution. …
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Ski Special | Scotland
When you ask people where the best places to ski are, nobody even considers Scotland. In fact, many people turn their noses up at the thought of it. Why would you even bother kitting up for barely any snow, short runs and, well, none of the European aprés delights? When Storm Ciara rocked the UK, …
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