by admin | Oct 22, 2017 | Mindset & Psychology, Speaking
“Say Anna, what are you like at chairing events?” A message popped through on my phone from a rather lovely lady who I knew was helping to organise the Cheltenham Literature Festival. As it turns out, after a last minute change of plans, the festival were in need of...
by admin | May 7, 2017 | Cycling the Andes, Mindset & Psychology, Resources and Links
Hello darkness my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again. Simon and Garfunkel’s lyrics could not be more appropriate as I stare down the barrel at a period of confusion, frustration, sadness and anxiety that inevitably follows a large adventure. Although...
by admin | Apr 24, 2017 | Cycling the Andes, Mindset & Psychology, Resources and Links
Books, glorious books! One of the best things about adventure is the gift of time. Hours spent turning pedals on deserted trails means hours dedicated to listening to audiobooks, and long evenings in the tent means time to curl up with my Kindle. I’m always looking...
by admin | Jan 30, 2017 | Cycling adventures, Cycling the Andes, Mindset & Psychology
Someone stole my purse today. It was our final morning in Santiago, I’d left Faye packing up the apartment, and headed down to the local coffee shop to finish off an article that was due. I wrapped my lips around the usual treat of a cortado (con muffin) before...
by admin | Oct 12, 2016 | Cycling adventures, Cycling the Andes, Mindset & Psychology
“But what if I can’t get any socks in South America?! I mean, I know I can get rubbish socks, but what about the socks that last a long time, and make your feet feel like they are encased in marshmallows? Can I get those kinds of socks in South America? What if they...
by admin | Aug 3, 2016 | Cycling adventures, Cycling the Andes, Mindset & Psychology
I have to say that deciding where to go for the next big adventure caused me a wee bit of strife. When the idea to travel through South America on a giant kick-scooter fell through, it became a toss up between the two elements of the journey. What was more important...
