The Dark Truth Behind Scotland’s Graveyard Watch Houses
A tiny stone watch house at Old Petty Church reveals a dark chapter in Scottish history, when families guarded fresh graves against body snatchers and resurrection men.
A tiny stone watch house at Old Petty Church reveals a dark chapter in Scottish history, when families guarded fresh graves against body snatchers and resurrection men.
Walking to the Lady Elizabeth Shipwreck became much more than a day out. Follow this beautiful coastal walk from Stanley, uncover hidden Falklands history, explore one of the world’s most famous shipwrecks and discover why this unforgettable journey meant so much to me.
Discover Cramond Island on foot as we cross its famous tidal causeway, uncover wartime history, spot coastal wildlife and share practical tips for a safe and memorable visit.
Featured in Paddler magazine, our Big Salmon River expedition shares a true wilderness canoe journey through Canada’s remote Yukon
Discover how a simple blister, insect bite or dehydration can become a serious problem in the wilderness. In this feature for *The Great Outdoors* magazine, Cory Jones shares practical wilderness first aid advice, real-life trail stories and expert tips to help walkers and adventurers stay safe in remote places.
Living in South Georgia is nothing like visiting. From shared living and extreme weather to the most amazing wildlife and no privacy, this is the honest reality of life on one of the most remote islands on Earth. The rock
South Georgia is so much more than penguins. From fur seals you have to negotiate your way past, to elephant seals blocking your path and unexpected wildlife right outside your door, life here is intense, unpredictable, and unforgettable. Read the blog for more.
Getting to South Georgia is not simple, but it is possible. From flights and military airbridges to expedition ships and permits, here is exactly how you reach one of the most remote islands on Earth, and what it really takes to get there.
You can’t just pop to the shops in South Georgia. With no deliveries and no Plan B, everything you eat arrives by ship and you cook for your house with whatever is in “Tescos.” From freshies and Nido milk to bread making and feeding a house of hungry “hollow legs,” this is how food really works on one of the most remote islands on Earth.
Working as a Post Officer in South Georgia is nothing like you might expect. From busy cruise ship days and hundreds of postcards to wildlife encounters and life behind the counter, this is the real story of one of the most remote jobs on Earth.