Setting my new record

June 14, 2024 0 Comments 4 tags

I am not a morning person, so I start at 7am, which to a purist might sound like a good reason to cancel the trek that day. The first 4-5

Setting my new record – Part 4

June 1, 2024 0 Comments 4 tags

By Ramsay Banna A shuffle next to me brings me back to the here and now.  I turn and face a muzzle.  I freeze, mind going blank.  In preparation for

Island Peak for beginners with Ramsay Banna

April 26, 2024 0 Comments 5 tags

Island Peak Summit They call Island Peak a trekking peak. Don’t be fooled! While it is considered a starter peak and is the choice of beginners, it still sits at

Coping with being cooped up during winter months

April 23, 2024 0 Comments 5 tags

Ramsay Banna Coping with being cooped up during winter months A few years ago I spent the winter cooped up in a house and suffering cabin fever.  With the weather

A Miracle Mountain Tea

April 22, 2024 0 Comments 4 tags

Ramsay Banna There is a place in eastern Europe, a high altitude paradise tucked away from the main tourist traffic where a wonder herb grows.  Its qualities are nothing short

Hiking – map and a compass

April 19, 2024 0 Comments 4 tags

Ramsay Banna Next time you go hiking, ditch the mobile app and pick a map and a compass instead.A randomized control trial put people into either an orienteering group or

Tour and travel blog by Ramsay Banna

April 8, 2024 0 Comments 1 tag

Ramsay Banna Our travel and adventure blogs intend to help you become a more confident globe traveller by providing a comprehensive collection of travel destination guides, advice, and insightful attraction,