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Exploring high lakes around Ibon de Arriel, negotiating stormy weather, making questionable stealth camping decisions and learning when to retreat, all while trying to hide our bright pink tent

A windy walk up the remarkable natural sand dune of the Duna de Bolonia, Spain

Well, for a start they constructed the city of Baelo Claudia. "Where's that?" you all ask!

Strong feelings looking out to Africa over the Straight of Gibraltar

Why and how I made this decision to move SSGs and a list of the steps it took to change this site over from 11ty to BSSG

From dusty boxes to the Western Front - Discovering my grandfather's secret war

My relationship with landscape photographer, Chris Wright who sadly and tragically passed away on Sunday 11th January 2026

Today’s rope course turned the usual “hold‑on‑tight” mantra into a full‑blown symphony of knots, hoists, and hearty laughter. With gusts whipping ar...

My Mobile Setup on 31 Dec 2025 & What 2026 Holds

Patagonia stands at a crossroads. One path leads to a future where wilderness is a gated asset, a serene backdrop for the ultra-wealthy. The other leads back to the core principles of true ecotourism and public protection, where conservation benefits ecosystems and local communities, and awe-inspiring places remain for all.

The journey home was a breeze, a stark, welcome contrast to the stress and queues of the outward leg. This was the easy part, a long exhale after over a month of wonders.

Water of a piercing blue, fringed by beaches of sand the colour of the Sahara. We were, of course, immediately captivated. A plan was formed.

The condors taught us that the most magnificent views often lie just beyond the point where you think you can wait no longer

A day not finding the Andean Condor

A day waiting for the appearance of the Andean Condor

A short walk from the edge of El Chaltén, a metal bridge offers a gateway to the quieter, eastern side of the Río de las Vueltas valley. Our destination was v...

Some of my favourite finds, and log, from a 3 day camping trip.

A return to a classic Patagonian refuge reveals how the landscape, and the experience of trekking through it, has transformed over nearly two decades.

The weather has finally cleared. After being cooped up by a spell of bad weather, we needed a hike to shake off the rust. The perfect solution? A half-day adven...

We fancied ourselves tough. I mean, genuinely hardy. Our resumes boasted five expeditions across the great Southern Patagonian Ice Cap, a place where the wind i...