Matt Prior Adventure Academy

This is a no-frills, practical course designed to give you an introduction into Adventure, Travel and Overland Expeditions.The aim is to give you the basic knowledge and confidence to tackle your own expeditions whatever and wherever they may be. Teaser Video:https://vimeo.com/115261534Main Promo Video:https://vimeo.com/116843516Each course will include: Ascent up and down an active volcano (There will be two options) Motorbike sections on varying surfaces (Day and Night) Interaction with locals throughout A unique local village high in the mountains Hot springs An insight into how to get the ball rolling on your own adventure Answering any questions you may have on any aspect of adventure travel.

They are specifically designed for people who are looking to either conduct some sort of overland trip or larger adventure, they are not an A,B,C of basic travel.As well as learning about the topics mentioned below, the course is very pragmatic and so you will be learning whilst actually on the adventure, which is why this is so unique.You will get to see things firsthand, practice what you've been taught and experience the highs and lows in just under a week!The accommodation is very basic and the standard of English quite poor which makes it a perfect place to hold this type of course. It says no frills for a reason. If you need a hot shower and WiFi each day this is not the course for you Im afraid.Topics to be covered throughout the course: Planning and preparation Locals / bartering Money Accommodation Transport Kit Contingencies Sponsorship VehiclesYou will have to apply for each course due to the very limited number of places available.There will be space for up to 3 people per course, this is so you get the most out of the experience as possible.There will be five courses per year in:May, June, July, September and October. Each course will be 7 days in length.The Application Process: Must be aged 18 or older Must have Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) bike licencesix weeks before the course commences(Easy to obtain. Takes one day. Not provided) Must have personal insuranceone month before the course commences. (This will be specific to the course and you must have minimum level of coverage.) Complete and submit application online through the website. (Proof of CBT and Insurance coverage will have to be sent through to us once you are accepted on to the course).

You will be notified three months before the course date as to whether or not you have been successful in your application. You will also be sent a kit list at the same time.Price includes: Internal Flights Motorbike hire and helmet All Fuel All National Park Fees All Guide Fees All Food All Drink (not inc alcohol at the end of the course) 5% of all profits will go to the NSPCC**The reason we have a relationship with the NSPCC is that they were very important to a close friend of Matts who passed away recently and so this is our way of giving back.Costs:Introductory Offer:999 Not Included: International flights to and from Bali (Denpasar), Indonesia (this is where the course commences and completes) Accommodation (Minimal Cost, see FAQ section) Personal Insurance Cover (This is compulsory) Any personal medical requirementsIntroductory discounts available for: Military, Emergency Services, Charity Workers, Volunteers - Its advised that you complete the course as part of a wider trip to Asia, purely because of the distances involved in travelling out to the course location, depending on where you live.MORE INFO:http://www.mpadventureacademy.com/FOUNDER:http://www.mattprior.co.uk"

Pristine Waters and Eagles Trek

On this intense trek, you will climb three of Armenia's lesser known mountains: Aramazd, Sandukht and Sartsapat. You will explore corners of Dilijan national park and Lastiver plateau that can only be accessed by foot or 4WD. Eagles soaring above your head, hottest and coldest lakes of the Armenian highland, hamlets perched on the edge of cliffs, all this creates an experience of Armenia for the very adventurous.

http://www.caucaseastan.com/

Circumnavigation SUP

Hi guys,

I am looking at a project of Paddling 50-100km/day on a SUP for approx.2 months in Europe. I have a ground crew but I will be in the water solo, I am still nutting out the mapping/logistics. I was hoping to get some professionals advice on training and nutrient. I am currently in Australia but will be situated in Europe as of September 15, with the project to start in May 16.

If you have any advice or contacts that could help me with this and any other aspects you can think of please don't hesitate to contact me...every little bit helps.

Keeping things low key at the moment due to the association of charities and potential sponsors.

Thank you,

Mark

mzanotto88@gmail.com

Great British Viking Quest

The Great British Viking Quest begins in Henley-On-Thames, on the River Thames, England's longest river, on May 28th 2015. From Henley-On-Thames, Sarah will row to Tower Bridge, London, searching for clues of our Viking past.From London, Sarah sets out, anti clockwise around the coast of Britain, stopping off at points of significant Viking interest. This single-handed circumnavigation of Great Britain by rowing boat will finish in Henley-On-Thames in September 2015.

Please get touch via the comments below if you'd like to know more.

Expedition 196

My name is Cassie De Pecol and I am a 26 year old female adventurer from Washington, Connecticut. I spent my early years involved in Montessori, Waldorf, Public and Home Schooling before enrolling in 5 universities spanning across two countries and five states for 3 1/2 years before deciding to travel the world indefinitely. On July 24th, 2015, I departed on an international expedition for World Peace and Sustainability as I attempt to break aGuinness World Record for being the Fastest Person to Travel to All Sovereign Nations as well as the first documented female. I am meeting with Ministers of Tourism, Skal members (skal.org)as well as Mayors of Towns, Cities and Villages in each of the Sovereign Nations as I present to them a Declaration of Peace. In February of 2015, I spoke at the IIPT World Symposium held in Johannesburg, South Africa and it is here that I will be honoured as the IIPT Ambassador for Peace. I also attended the World Travel and Tourism Summit in Madrid, Spain in April of 2015 and was honored to meet the King of Spain, Felipe VI. I am not travelling as an American, but as a Global Citizen.Throughout my expedition I will be filming to create an educational documentary that will ideally be used as a toolkit in High Schools and Universities across the globe, showcasing Global Peace, what it means to both children and citizens of the Millennial Generation and how they can go about creating a more unified world.

If you'd like to keep updated with my expedition, you can interact with me and follow my updates on the following Social Media outlets:Facebook:www.Facebook.com/Expedition196Twitter:@Expedition196Instagram:@expedition_196YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCewfSx_ymnhO3YSWMEazYfwE-mail:info@expedition196.comWebsite:www.expedition196.comTo learn more about me you can visit: www.cassiedepecol.com.Carpe Diem 3

Patrick's South Pole Expedition

Im walking the last 2 degrees of the Earth (222km) completely unsupported with just one other man, Conrad Dickinson. This comes after being diagnosed and treated for bowel, prostate and skin cancers (all unrelated)...its a celebration of my recovery and a way to get my message of the importance of early diagnosis out!

Hadrians Wall - Wild camping, No shops

I am planning to walk hadrians wall within the next couple of weeks. Ideally I would like to carry all food and wild camp along the way.Nothing has been planned yet, but it is quite a simple trip, that doesn't require much more than turning up with the right kit. We can work out the route at the start. I will be taking one or two sets of clothes, warm gear, sleeping bag, tent / bivvy bag, food, small stove,a head torch, a toothbrush and a water bottle.

I will be doing it on my own anyway, but if anyone would like to join, it would be great to have some company!I am notoriously bad at planning, but get in touch via email... ollie.shurville@gmail.com and we can come up with a start date and position. I look forward to meeting some of you guys!

Ollie

Riding around the world for rhinos

An 8 month cycle around the world from London to Miami in order to raise money for Save the Rhino International.

www.ridingforrhinos.org

The American Teenage Experience Road Trip

The plan is to cross the nation this coming summer 2015, travelling and working on the ground with other teenage writers/photographers/filmmakers/good travel partners to capture the american teenage experience across regional and socioeconomic borders. The goal is to see what, if anything, we have in common, and get more teenagers interested in national and international affairs. Ted Simon had a more succinct assessment, I assume your purpose it to get young people off their asses and into the game. Right - O.

I'm currently looking for other teenagers who'd be interested in being a travel partner for the trip or a leg of it, or working with us on the ground. If you are one, or know one, we'd love to hear from you. I'm also looking for potential backers of the project. Not necessarily monetarily,but by adding a name to it, and acting as a reference to our (mostly) good character. Partnering with the project would be a great for small, start up-y adventure companies to get some exposure, and make the project more legit. Once again, if you are part of or know of any organisations that might be interested, wed love to hear from you. Lastly, if anyone knows anybody at Amtrak or others involved with trains in the U.S, that'd be much appreciated. Travelling across the country by rail poses challenges in the U.S, but I think it also gives a unique perspective. If all else fails, the car remains an open option. Thanks, and cheers to the new year,Will Friend