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It’s just about that time of year again – the clocks are about to go back (next Sunday 31st, by the way), there’s a crispness in the air and with just enough time before Christmas madness begins, the notion of a countryside mini break springs to mind.
Being big fans of everything ‘off the beaten track’ we love an adventurer at Ooh.com.
A favourite adventurer of ours is Alastair Humphreys, who has recently returned from an unsupported crossing of Iceland with his photographer mate Chris Herwig. Carrying 40kg packs containing all of the food they needed, camping gear, and equipment for both glacier crossing and packrafting, Alistair and Chris crossed Iceland, trekking inland from Iceland’s north coast and then paddling the length of Iceland’s longest river to the Southern coast and Atlantic Ocean.
Here Alistair shares with us his top ten highs and lows of their 24 day trip.
1. Discovering that one of the most varied, deserted, beautiful wildernesses I have ever been to is only 3 hours away from London with Iceland Express.
Monday morning – a new day, a new week and a whole new set of listings on Ooh.com. While one week we might find the front page of Ooh.com filled to the brim with new craft or cooking activities and courses – this Monday it seems that it’s big adventures that are on the agenda and we have a front page filled with them.
Whale watching from sea kayaks in the lagoons of Patagonia anyone?
Liechtenstein – an alpine country all of its own.
Our friends at Zoombu tell us why Liechtenstein is the place to put on your travel itinerary this year.
Cuddled in the Alps, between Switzerland and Austria, Liechtenstein is a true intra continental country, and requires passing through two other countries to reach the sea. Just 24 km long and approximately 6.5 km wide, Liechtenstein can be visited in its entirety in one weekend.
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One of the best and last festivals of the summer, Bestival 2010 is upon us. This weekend thousands of revellers will be packing up their wellies and glow sticks and heading to the Isle of Wight for a weekend of ultimate festival revelry.
We have dug out some top tips from seasoned festival goers on what to do and see, what not to miss and what to eat at this year’s Bestival.
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James Zoppe (what a legend!) has been riding and training both people and horses for more than three decades. He has worked with actors and stuntmen as well as other students interested in learning the ancient sport of jousting.
He takes time out to give us this fascinating and personal insight into the world of a professional Knight and Jouster and tells us why the song ‘We are the Champions’ by Queen will always get him fired up!
Looking for something a little different to do next weekend? Fancy a day of exploring a different side of London?
How about signing up for The London Charity Treasure Hunt, 21st August
Join a bunch of young treasure hunting reprobates (by day probably sensible people like accountants and doctors and the like) but who for this day only, will be cutting loose for a proper London adventure with clue solving, team bonding and a nice big ole shin dig at the end of it.
We’re looking for people who love their city (or any city they’ve visited), and want to tell others about the best things it has to offer.
What makes a perfect day in that city? Where should people eat, explore, walk or just watch?
Vintage at Goodwood festival (13th-15th Aug) - A weekend of music, dressing up, fun and frolics dedicated to everything retro and vintage from the 1940’s – 1980’s.
Here’s our visitors guide to the best bits and what not to miss.
1. Vintage is a state of mind – and a strong look:
Visit the Beauty Boutique salon on the High Street (pre book an appointment) and be transformed into a glamourous glamourpuss from a bygone era. Or… boys, visit The Salon and get yourself a ducks ass – it’s a kooky old hair style and we love it! You too can look like this guy…
Tickets for September screening go on sale alert!
Seriously, this is to go no further… It’s just this is one of the best entertainment events in London and we can’t keep it to ourselves any longer.
So a little bird had informed us that tickets for the Secret Cinema’s next presentation go on sale TODAY (6th August) from 1pm, for screenings on the 3th-5th September.
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