Humanity’s annual reminder that we live on – and with – Planet Earth. Earth Day was first proposed by activist John McConnell in 1969 and was introduced to the world in 1970. It’s a day filled with hope and hypocrisy, but it should be celebrated by all those who hold Mother Nature dear, not justContinue reading “Earth Day, Serfdom, Foraging & Tanuki”
Category Archives: adventure
Snow Camping WAY below zero in a Hammock – and how to build a campfire
Snow camping in a DD hammock at minus 20 in the Carpathian Mountains. Winter camping is amazing, and using a hammock is a challenge. With temperatures dropping to minus 20, and deep snow all around, heading off to the hills and forests to spend a night or two out in Nature means packing a fewContinue reading “Snow Camping WAY below zero in a Hammock – and how to build a campfire”
Snow Storm Shelter Build in 10 minutes – during a white-out blizzard
The fastest snow shelter. Easy to build and it could save your life. When you get caught out in a heavy snow storm or a blizzard, and you are at risk of exposure and hypothermia, then this is what you quickly need to build. This is especially important to know in mountainous terrain or inContinue reading “Snow Storm Shelter Build in 10 minutes – during a white-out blizzard”
2022 Be Proactive Not Reactive
It’s time for a major change in how we’re currently viewing life. Instead of just reacting to this bizarre situation we find ourselves in – along with more and more restrictions placed upon us – we need to start focusing on ourselves and how we want to spend our few years of life on thisContinue reading “2022 Be Proactive Not Reactive”
Bushcraft Minimalism – outdoor adventure in the forest with the minimal kit
What are the essential basic items you need to ensure your survival in a forest environment? Excluding knowledge, skills and experience, there are a few simple bits of kit which can make your life much easier when out in the bush. While it’s tempting to invest in bagloads of expensive gear, bushcraft equipment can beContinue reading “Bushcraft Minimalism – outdoor adventure in the forest with the minimal kit”
Underwater Therapy – 1 Hour of relaxing aquatic film from snorkelling in the Adriatic Sea, fish
A living aquarium. Join me under the waves in the Adriatic Sea as I snorkel and observe the marine life off the coast of Cesarica, Croatia. There is so much life on this planet, on land, in the air and in the sea. Escape from the grind of urban life for one hour and justContinue reading “Underwater Therapy – 1 Hour of relaxing aquatic film from snorkelling in the Adriatic Sea, fish”
Experiences Over Possessions – life is for trying not buying
I was inspired to make this video after watching several excellent videos from the Youtuber Fearless and Far (https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeCorey). The expression he uses, “Experiences over possessions”, and his attitude towards life, travel and other cultures is in great contrast to the modern disposable commercial Weltanschauung pushed onto society. He also reminds me a lot ofContinue reading “Experiences Over Possessions – life is for trying not buying”
Great White Stork eating a snake in my garden (actually a Slow Worm)
The biodiversity of the Slovak Carpathians is incredible. The Great White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is an annual visitor, and many villages even provide large nesting poles for them in order to prevent them nesting on chimneys. Because they are a protected species, these massive birds have no fear of humans and can often be quiteContinue reading “Great White Stork eating a snake in my garden (actually a Slow Worm)”
Top 10 Songs About Travelling – Best songs about travel, rambling and adventure
Travel broadens the mind. Travel brings us close to both the Earth and humanity. By leaving the comfort of our homes, and those we know, we step forth into the great unknown and experience sights, smells and sounds we have only previously dreamt about. To sit in a little cafe on a dusty street inContinue reading “Top 10 Songs About Travelling – Best songs about travel, rambling and adventure”
10 Best Songs About Freedom – music to inspire you to be free
Music is an excellent medium to promote the concept of freedom and liberty as it is easy to express the emotions which being free and feeling free conjure up. I have chosen ten of what I believe to be the best songs for expressing the notion of how to be free – either being freeContinue reading “10 Best Songs About Freedom – music to inspire you to be free”
Carpathian Adventure 