Monthly Archives: August 2010

Europe From A New Perspective

On Thursday, August 26th, 2010 in Europe Again 2010

I think having my wife alongside me for this, the final leg of my three-year bike journey through three continents and down one aisle, is going to be a really good thing.

My Ten Most Interesting Photos on Flickr

On Monday, August 23rd, 2010 in Still Image

Flickr is a fantastic photo archiving solution, especially for the traveller. But the real benefit of Flickr is the community that’s shaped the network over the years since it was launched. Now, a whole Flickr culture exists, with thriving sub-communities for any subject you might imagine. Participation is encouraged, and the best shots tend to […]

My First Panorama - Lake Khovsgol, Mongolia

On Thursday, August 19th, 2010 in Still Image

I’ve been experimenting again… But the small version doesn’t do it justice. Have a look at a slightly bigger size.

5 Top Reads From Last Year

On Monday, August 16th, 2010 in General

I’ve been reading through some of the older posts I made while on the road in the Middle East and Africa. Let’s face it, they’re far more interesting than the practical advice I’ve been trying to dish out recently — you can’t beat a bit of vicarious adventure! And this was one of the most […]

How To: Get Sponsorship For Your Cycle Tour

On Thursday, August 12th, 2010 in Practical Advice

When planning an extended cycle tour, many people go in search of corporate sponsorship. Some come back empty-handed. Some are successful. But let’s be realistic: In the world of expeditions and corporate sponsorship, bike trips are small fry. Let’s approach the topic on this premise. Andy and I managed to procure product sponsorship for most […]