My first close-call in the Philippines was when I flew into Manila in October of 2010 the very same day as super typhoon Megi, one of the most intense tropical cyclones ever recorded. I’d checked the news daily before catching my flight, and didn’t see anything at all about it. I guess CNN was too […]
10 Alternative Beaches Worth Visiting
No trip is quite complete without a visit to a beautiful relaxing beach. Our beach collection outlines the alternative beaches to visit in 2011. Hopefully the list will give you inspiration for planning your trip this year. 1. Radhanagar Beach, Havelock Island While it looks more than beautiful enough to film a cheesy movie or […]
Merrell Intercept Trainer Review: The Three Peaks Challenge
James Furniss takes on the notoriously tough 3 Peaks Challenge testing out a brand new pair of Merrell Intercept trekking trainers. The 3 Peaks Challenge isn’t your average hiking challenge, it involves climbing the 3 highest peaks in England (Scafell Pike), Scotland (Ben Nevis) and Wales (Snowdon) in 24 hours. Last weekend I took on that challenge. It […]