Climbing Mount Fuji
Perhaps the image more closely associated with Japan than any other is that of the perfectly symmetrical snow-capped...
Following the Springboks around Japan in the 2019 Rugby World Cup
One of my earliest childhood memories is being woken by my dad at 4.30am on a Saturday morning to watch the Springboks take on the All Blacks in New Zealand. For 25 years I dreamt of watching the Springboks live in New Zealand and in 2011 that dream became a reality as
Hiking in the Japanese Alps
Outside of Mt Fuji, I didn’t associate Japan with hiking. Once we started planning our inaugural BURTSandBORTZ adventure to
Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail
Our unbelievable 3 night, 4 day trek of one of Iceland’s most famous routes – the stunning 55km Laugavegur Trail from Þórsmörk to Landmannalaugar.
Iceland’s Fimmvörðuháls Trail
Jumping around Iceland whilst hiking the spectacular Fimmvörðuháls trail from Skógar to Þórsmörk.
Walking Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail – from Þórsmörk to Landmannalaugar
After a spectacular day walking Iceland’s Fimmvörðuháls Trail from Skógar to Þórsmörk, we were excited to continue on the 55km Laugavegur Trail to Landmannalaugar. Situated in the south of...
Walking Iceland’s Fimmvörðuháls Trail – from Skógar to Þórsmörk
Trekking and camping for almost a week with a full pack and in what will likely be cold and wet weather is definitely not everyone’s idea of a holiday! It is ours, though, and we came to Iceland to walk 🙂 We were excited to...
Back at Newlands to watch Test cricket: The Proteas vs. England
Growing up within walking distance of St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth, I spent my youth watching every match that came to town (as well as all practices). Before our re-admission, it was the mighty Eastern Province, led by Kepler Wessels, that had my complete devotion and I can...
Munster vs. Saracens at Thomond Park
I was at a networking drinks event a few years ago where former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers was the guest speaker. Speaking afterwards, I asked him what his favourite ground was and he replied without hesitation – Thomond Park (home of Munster rugby). I messaged a few...
England’s Cotswold Way
We enjoyed a sunny long Easter weekend walking almost 80km of the beautiful Cotswold Way from Stroud to Bath.