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This time last year, I wrote about Peter climbing Denali, which brought him one step closer to climbing the seven summits. This year, in classic Watson style, he’s in Antarctica, starting a three-month stint counting penguins.
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From the alpine majesty of the Hooker Valley to the turquoise vistas of the Abel Tasman, these are the best day hikes on New Zealand’s South Island New Zealand’s South Island is a masterpiece of contrasts, where snow-draped Alps rise sharply above sapphire lakes, and pristine beaches curve gently into sheltered bays. Ancient forests, glacier-fed rivers and
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Peter would live his life under canvas if it were socially acceptable. He has about three different tents, four sleeping bags, five hiking boots and a partidge in a pear tree. Like other outdoorsmen, he can be hard to buy for as he already has so much kit. If you are similarly stuck, consider one of these Christmas gifts for campers, handpicked to suit all budgets.
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This year has been unusual in that Peter and I haven't taken a single trip together for the first time in 14 years. He spent three weeks climbing Denali – one of the coldest places on Earth – and I certainly wasn't going to join him on that. Later on in the year, he spent six days on the High Scardus Trail in Albania which, given my feelings about camping, I wasn't going to d...
Packed airports, tight seats and lost luggage… no wonder flying frays our nerves. Here’s how to keep your cool at 30,000 feet The holidays are coming, airports are packed, and emotions are running high. You’ve probably seen it or even been part of it: that tense moment when a passenger snaps at a flight attendant, or a
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