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Secret Compass explorer to 'Walk the Nile'

Other, CommunityBelinda KirkComment

Secret Compass co-founder Levison Wood this month sets off to complete an epic, world-first journey to become the first person to walk the length of the Nile.

He'll start at the Nile's source in Rwanda then walk through countries including Uganda, South Sudan and Sudan en route to Egypt and the Nile's mouth on the Mediterranean shores.He leaves the UK this weekend and will then spend a few days ironing out last-minute issues before setting off on December 1 2013.

Watch Lev online as he introduces his upcoming adventure (with thanks to Outside TV) or visit Levs Walk the Nile site.

If you'd like to join Levs historic walk on one of three expeditions to Uganda, South Sudan or Sudan, Africa in 2014 with Secret Compass, visit our Walk the Nile expedition page now.We'll be posting regular updates here and on the Secret Compass blog and if you have any questions or would like to join him, get in touch with Secret Compass today!

Samba Soccer Stadium Cycle Safari - Teammates Wanted

Join a TeamBelinda KirkComment

I'm going to cycle 5,500 miles across Brazil visiting each FIFA World Cup 2014 stadium prior to the tournament - check out my website - http://smudgersambacycle.org/ - for more info on the route.

When: early January to early June 2014, so pre-World Cup which starts 12th June and then I've applied for tickets to follow England (if they qualify!) with some mates from home.

Who/Why: I'm Andy, a 35-year-old from London, and an ex-corporate employee who's quit in search of adventure. I also love sport. Join me: for the whole thing, or just one stage, eg. Sau Paulo to Rio, or meet me along the route to say ola!

You can also contact me on @SmudgerAndy on Twitter. 

Dive Expedition to Ascension Island

CommunityBelinda KirkComment

Introducing an exciting marine survey of one of the worlds most remote islands. Ascension Island, an isolated volcanic island in the equatorial waters of the South Atlantic, around 1,600 kilometres from the coast of Africa and 2,250 kilometres from the coast of South America, harbours globally important biodiversity, potentially representing a unique assemblage of western and eastern Atlantic flora and fauna.

"Almost" doctors for an expedition?

OtherBelinda KirkComment

Hey there everyone!

A friend and I are looking to do an expedition for our end-of-finals elective. We would be wanting to go AFTER we've finished all of our placements (i.e. AE along with everything else) and final exams, and will be juniour doctors in all but name.

We're REALLY keen to do some expedition medicine, but we're struggling to find the best way to go about signing up for things. We don't have any courses to our name (like 'mountain medicine' or anything), but we both have pre-hospital care experience.

We would be looking to do something around about this time (late April 2014) next year. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

courtners@gmail.com

Race Across USA

Join a TeamBelinda KirkComment

Race Across USA will start in California and end in Maryland, covering a total of 13 states (CA, AZ, NM, TX, LA, AR, MS, AL, GA, SC, NC, VA, MD) plus Washington DC. The total distance of the route from coast to coast is approximately 3,000 miles.