I decided to walk for a day. No real plans. Just to go for a wander between sunrise and sunset. This was originally an embedded Storify post but that died. Please click here to visit Wavelet and the full thread. I'm @Documentally on Twitter you can read my weekly dispatch here. … [Read more...] about Roaming the Ouse Valley Way
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Sawyer Mini Water Filter (a mini review)
Never buy bottled water again. (There is a version of this article on the Guardian) I'm pleased to say I haven't had to buy bottled water for a while. There are so many reasons why I think we shouldn't buy water in plastic bottles. For starters, it's not good for us or the planet we live on and seem to be trying to ruin so effectively. We consume 50 billion bottles of water every year. 30 … [Read more...] about Sawyer Mini Water Filter (a mini review)
Lifesaver Bottle 6000UF
UPDATE: This product was once recalled but the brand has new owners with some interesting new products. Since the early 90's I have always carried some form of water purification when travelling. This stems from nearly dying of Amoebic Dysentery in India. Not long after that adventure I found myself responsible for 18 travellers and myself as I would tour around Lake Victoria in Africa. The route … [Read more...] about Lifesaver Bottle 6000UF
Dinastia Vivanco – A temple to wine
Last week I suddenly found myself on a plane to Spain. With the assistance of wine expert Robert McIntosh (@thirstforwine) we took a trip to the Region of Rioja to learn more about one of the Twestival sponsors, Dinastia Vivanco. I was asked to video blog their wine culture museum and vineyard. I have been to museums before.. But nothing could have prepared me for this. I ended up shooting loads … [Read more...] about Dinastia Vivanco – A temple to wine
Thirst For Rioja
Im in Spain! In Rioja to be precise.. We landed here last night for a quick in-out social media commando mission to visit the Dinastia Vivanco winery and it's wine culture museum. I have never really explored this region and so far i am mightily impressed. I am here with Rob McIntosh (@thirstforwine) and he has explained out basic goals on his blog here.. http://thirstforrioja.co.uk/. In a … [Read more...] about Thirst For Rioja