Tips for Driving across Northern Russia

Does anyone have any tips for driving in this part of the world. We are in the very early stages of planning to drive the northern coast of Russia (between the towns closest to the coast). Do people know how reliable sources of fuel are, in this region of the world. If anyone has any experience in this your input would be greatly appreciated.

Advice re driving expeditions?

Hi there,

I'm heading to Perth, Australia soon for a year and I'm thinking of doing a 4wd expedition somewhere around Western Australia. I have never done something like this before except for 3 days on Fraser Island driving around with other amateurs.I am planning on taking a few off roading courses to build up some experience, but I'm not really sure where to go!Has anyone got any routes or areas they would recommend or any advice they could give me about 4wd expeditions?

If you have any info please feel free to drop me a line at beneches@hotmail.com it will be greatly appreciated

Thanks,

Ben

The Scientific Exploration Society Explorer Awards 2014

The SES are delighted to announce awards totalling 15,000 available to 'Pioneers with Purpose' who will inspire others through their scientific research and daring journeys. There are 3 sponsored awards, each with a different focus: THE SESZENITH EXPLORER AWARD 2014 is for an outstanding entrepreneur, who will be applying for an award of 8,500 and a Zenith El Primero VpH 3600 watch. THE SES RIVERS FOUNDATION AWARD FOR HEALTH AND HUMANITIES is an award of 5,000 and aimed towards those who's expeditions will improve the lives of communities in under-developed regions of the world.

We are also keen to hear from those who's expeditions have a cultural interest within these communities. THE SES CADOGAN TATE EXPLORER AWARD is an award of 1000, and aimed towards those who's expeditions focus on natural, sustainable and organic practices, or on those with conservation and environmental purposes - seeking to preserve our planet and life on our planet. Two SESEXPLORER AWARDS 2014 will be made granted by the Trustees, recipients may be selected from those applying but unsuccessful in their application for sponsored awards, they may be selected from other planned expeditions which the SES learn about during the year.

Full details and criteria can be found at www.ses-explore.org/awardsor contact ses@ses-explore.org.

Kayak Aswan to Luxor, or more of the Egyptian Nile

"Hi, I had wanted to kayak a lot more of the Nile, but I apparantly alot of it is very dangerous still. So I'm reconciling to Kayaking a little bit for now. I'd like to kayak from Aswan to Luxor. Who if anybody would I need to get official permission from? I've heard people say that a river guide has to be part of the group.

Does anybody know if there are still a lot of restrictions on travelling along the rest of the Nile?

Kind regards,

Alasdair