Saving the Albatross: update

The driving force behind the Underwater Bait Setting Capsule, Dr. Graham Robertson, gives us the latest update on the project, which aims to help avoid thousands of needless albatross deaths each year.

Four Pilgrimages

By Rob Forsyth on Dec 21st, 2010 | Comments

A few days until Christmas, so it seems apposite to have a blog with a religious bent. Their origin may lie in atoning for sins, but like Christmas, pilgrimages nowadays mean much more than just an expression of devotion to a particular faith....

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10 questions for Brendan – getting to know our blogger at the end-of-the-earth

By Rob Forsyth on Dec 20th, 2010 | Comments

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A trio of curious Christmas traditions from Europe

By Rob Forsyth on Dec 17th, 2010 | Comments

One week of frantic shopping left before Christmas. As part of our festive countdown, here are a couple of loveably odd Christmas traditions from Europe. Enjoy.

Krampus, ...

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Brendan van Son and Peregrine Adventures Team Up

By Leigh Barnes on Dec 8th, 2010 | Comments

Yes, I realize that off hand that title just seems confusing. Who is Brendan van Son??? Well, here goes my best effort at a coherent answer.

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A dozen films to give you wanderlust – the sequel

By Rob Forsyth on Dec 3rd, 2010 | Comments

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5 things you might not know about TAJIKISTAN

By on Nov 29th, 2010 | Comments

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A dozen films to give you wanderlust, part one

By Rob Forsyth on Nov 26th, 2010 | Comments

Films that are both inspiring journeys and inspire others to journey – the entries on this ‘The Beach’ -free zone all share the power to have you swiftly salivating at the scenery and adding a whole raft of new destinations to...

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The world’s best walking cities?

By Rob Forsyth on Nov 19th, 2010 | Comments

More often than not, getting to grips with what makes a city tick is best done on foot. Whether it’s a museum ramble, exploration of cobblestoned old quarters, or idle paseo-style post-prandial perambulations, a walk is the best way of...

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