Adventure Film Festival Kicks Off....

It’s that time of year again people! Adventure sports enthusiasts across England will soon be rushing to the cinemas to watch the annual Adventure Film Festival. Hailing from Canada, this festival features the most daring feats and projects amongst adventure sports athletes this past year in the surf, sky, forests, and snow.

See Europe the Way the Locals Do....

For those of us city globetrotters out there, finding the quirky little restaurants, hotels and sites devoid of tourists are often what make the holiday memorable. However finding all these places can seem daunting, especially since most have to pack it all in within the weekend. That’s where this handy website comes to the rescue: http://www.spottedbylocals.com./




Covering a wide range of subjects, locals from most major capitals of Europe lend their advice on favourite shops, trends, restaurants- you name it they know it. Having recently being awarded The Guardian’s Best Travel Website award, it is definitely worth checking them out before jetting off on your next trip!

Click on the link below to read my article on excavating in Jordan in Intravel Magazine!

http://intravelmag.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=533&Itemid=10077&limit=1&limitstart=0

Event: Newnham Park Mountain Bike Enduro

For those mountain bike enthusiasts out there, the Newnham Sixty is an event not to be missed. Beginning on Saturday the 25th to Sunday the 26th of September, this event covers trails of 60km and 30km, with live music and cyclo cross action events. Finish the course and you will even have a cream tea waiting for you at the finishing line! Those who don't wish to ride or are suffering injuries can still watch the final round of the British XC Series on Saturday, with some of the best British bikers competing for first place. Along with this, bike brands such as Trek, Santa Cruz and Genesis will be showcasing 2011 models and new equipement for people to try out for free.

For more information see http://www.newnham90.com/ .

Product Review: Vango Juno Teepee 500

With its fun prints and retro shape, the Juno Teepee was certain to be a favourite for festival-goers last summer. So popular in fact, that they continue to sell alongside their improved model, the Green Tee 500DLX. So it was without a doubt that when I went to 2000 Trees festival this past weekend my friends and I chose this tent first.

Book Review- Eat Pray Love: One Woman's Search for Everything

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, £7.99

Ryanair Creating 'Standing' Seats

Earlier last week budget airline-carrier Ryanair announced they were considering plans to create standing seats on their aircraft, selling seats for as little as four pounds. Ryanair owner Michael O’Leary described the vertical seats as ‘barstools with seatbelts’, and was designed for those looking for a bargain.

News- Florida Tourism Affected by Oil Spill-Despite no Oil on the Shores

Figures from Florida’s Panhandle hotels and businesses reported over a fifty percent drop in business, despite this being their busiest season. With the media frenzy of the oil spill reaching international heights, many holidaymakers are cancelling their reservations in fear the oil has reached the shores, or may do so during their holiday.

News- Greece Sells its Islands

For those that dreamt of owning their own island paradise, some can possibly turn this into reality. In order to rid itself of extortionate debts, Greece is now selling or leasing some of their 6,000 islands.

Product Review- Sigg Water Bottle

Forget about your plain old boring water bottle, Sigg have recently brought out a new range of water bottles featuring designs that are a feast for the eyes. Offered in either 1L or 0.6L sizes, these bottles also boast features such as crack resistant, leach-proof, extreme durability, and resistant even to energy drinks and fruit juices! I decided to test these claims, and see whether these water bottles reach the standards Sigg boasted.

Book Review

Playing the Moldovans at Tennis- Tony Hawks, Ebury Publishing, £7.99

Tony Hawks’ second book, Playing the Moldovans at Tennis, sees comedian Tony Hawks once again travelling to any length in a foolhardy attempt to win a bet. This time he travels to Moldova to beat the entire national Moldovan football team at tennis. What begins as a light-hearted bet however, gradually transforms into a life-changing impact for Hawks as he learns about the plights of both capitalism and communism on the Moldovan people.

Dubland

After hearing so many stories about Ireland throughout my childhood in America, I yearned to visit and quench my curiosity about this ambiguous place. In addition to this, my boyfriend and I desperately needed a brief respite from work before term commenced once again. With this in mind, we travelled to Dublin, not knowing entirely what to expect…

Getting the Most out of your Rucksack

For those venturing on an exotic trekking holiday, or simply going hiking for a few days around the Lake District, the need for a good rucksack is essential. However, even after splashing out on a top-notch rucksack, those who are novice to packing and trekking may feel frustrated with the burden of continuously carrying a rucksack, and the problems that entail with it. Subsequently, here are a few tips to enable you to get the most out of your rucksack and make your trek a comfortable and enjoyable one.