I love this time in the life of a new book where all the work that has been done by the authors, the team and the printers comes together…
Category Archives: Miscellaneous
Now I love chatting with show host Jim Martin; he’s a really interesting guy, but I had no idea what he was going to ask me about…
I’ve been asked this question lot recently. “What sleeping kit do you use when on the road?” 1st up. We both use 3/4 length Thermarest self inflating sleeping mats. Birgit is 5′ tall so in no way does she need anything longer, so why carry the bulk of a longer mat? I’m 6’1″ tall so isn’t […]
I smiled this morning. Amazon offered me a free listen to Distant Suns. A good deal actually, but I think I know the story. I was prompted to see what listeners thought. I am hugely grateful to those kind people who take some time to post a star rating and even comment on my books. […]
Sometimes overlanding gets really tense. I still didn’t have my visa for Iran, but had just a couple of days left on my Pakistan visa..
It took him 2 years to craft this book, and I use that word with respect for his strengths, honesty and skill.
Slash an inner tube? Fix it. Slash a tubeless tyre? Fix it and ride out of trouble.
Usually to be found with scarred hides, these scars are not considered to be…
True no? Planning a big motorcycle trip starts with the dream, arranging the time & the cash. And then the gear juggle starts. What do you really need? When I started my 8 year round the world trip I had common sense, but didn’t have a clue! The Adventure Armchair Festival ‘Bootcamp’ starts online on […]
This story carries on from the previous piece ‘Two fingering through Africa‘ which tells the story of how writing a book came about. This piece is to celebrate friendship and a recent discovery. An item that I thought was long gone.