Hiking up Britain’s biggest mountain is an achievement many strive for. Nonetheless, many achieve this feat every single year. For those that complete it, there are others who fail and some who even die trying. As Storm Ciara hit the UK, we found ourselves climbing Ben Nevis. The weather was a mild -6°C at the …
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Author:Steve Barbour
Road Marching | Arnhem
This time, road marching has taken my blog to Arnhem in the Netherlands for a 1 day road marching event. The Arnhem Road March commemorates the events of Operations Market and Garden, which occurred in the Second World War. Day One – Getting to Arnhem We assembled late in Cirencester, to be taken by coach …
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Road Marching | Nijmegen
Located just an hour from Amsterdam, Nijmegen is the location of the annual road marching event known as the Four Days March. Teams from around the world meet to take part in a 100 mile march, spanning 4 days. There are a range of festivities each day and a great spirit amongst participants and spectators …
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Weekender Special | Sailing the Solent
Exploring the best ways to spend a weekend in the UK can be difficult. Hotel breaks for a couple of nights can cost several hundred pounds and dinners in fancy restaurants can become repetitive. Nice, quaint cottages and log cabins are a beautiful escape too, but another way to get away from the everyday is …
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Holiday Special | Marrakech
Another year, another holiday. This time we booked fairly last minute (only a few weeks before) through Voyage Privé. I had never heard of them, however they offer luxury breaks at a discounted rate, so it was worth a try! We booked with ease and were sent the holiday documents through. Although slightly disjointed compared …
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Football in Amsterdam
Some people moan about their jobs, but I can’t really complain. Last year I was abroad, with Icarus, in Bulgaria playing football and this year I’ve been able to do the same in the Netherlands. That being said, it would be a cheat to call this post Football in the Netherlands, as there is only …
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A Week in New York City
My first post to this blog was a sightseeing guide, then I showcased the best places to eat. Now it’s time to put them together. Here’s a great way to spend a whole week in the Big Apple. Make sure you tick the best off the list and miss nothing! Without trying to cut anything …
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