Author Archives: Matthew Cashmore
2013 – Kazakhstan
I’ve started planning for a six week run next year out to Kazakhstan and Russia. What that means in practice is that I’ve sort-of asked my boss for permission to take six weeks leave, I’ve sort-of thought about dates, I’ve sort-of thought about money, and I’ve sort-of cleared it with Mrs Cashmore. That’s a lot … Continue reading
Travellers Prayer – the end to the Budapest story
When I went to Budapest I spent an extra day ‘bunged up’ in the hotel. When I was feeling better I took a walk across the road to the famous cave church. I love visiting places like this – and when I was still feeling under the weather the quiet time and reflection really helped. … Continue reading
The Pyrenees, coast to coast.
I just found this video over on the Adventure Bike Rider forum and simply had to share it. Coast to coast through the Pyrenees from Today Adventure on Vimeo. From the gentleman’s blog: Pizza Boy Bragança, Portugal One tiny scooter that dares to leave town and just can’t stop anymore. An ordinary sedentary driver in … Continue reading
Has the internet ruined adventure travel?
No. Have a read of this piece on the BBC Magazine written by a poor poor journalist who has been forced to experience the internet and phone signal in an area previously untouched by such modern inconveniences. Sorry, I know I’m sounding snarky. The thing that gets my goat here is that it’s wonderful to … Continue reading
Adventure day at The Ace – Win a motorcycle care hamper
What could be more fun? A breakfast at The Ace along with a bunch of my mates and every adventure biker of note this side of Mongolia – well those that are in the country in any case. That’s what awaits me on Sunday at The Ace Cafe in North London as I attend the … Continue reading
Starting the new year with the MCN Motorcycle Show
Well I’ve put the shotgun away for the summer and the motorbike has once again been dragged from the warm embrace of the back of the barn – well – it will in time for the MCN Motorcycle Show. I stopped commuting into London when I moved out of town and had to ride down … Continue reading
Vote for your 2012 most inspirational Travel Book
Well that’s it folks. A couple of weeks ago I asked you to nominate your most inspirational Travel Books for 2012. They didn’t need to be published in 2012, but they did need to inspire you enough to get off your bottom and to actually go out and travel. I’ve been stunned by the response … Continue reading
Reviews for 2012
After being prodded on Twitter, and reminded on Facebook that there’s been an ‘unacceptable lull’ in my reviews I’ve started putting the list together for 2012 reviews. So far I have: Power Traveller Products Power monkey Mini gorilla Exped Down / Syn Mats TATONKA – Narvik 2 EXPED – Orion Garmin Zumo 660 – long … Continue reading
2012 Inspirational Travel Literature Nominations
I asked a question on twitter and Facebook last week about the travel books that have most inspired you. I was amazed at the response. With that in mind I’ve decided to launch an annual list of the top 10 most inspiring travel books in the world. The idea is to create a list of … Continue reading
2013 – this looks fun right?
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