Travel

Travel has been part of my life from an early age. I have lived in four countries (almost five) – South Africa, Canada, Malaysia, Sierra Leone and sort of Germany. Travelled in over 60. These posts are as varied and eclectic as travel itself, although with a bit of a rowing travel focus to many. If you would like to enjoy even more posts linked to my rowing travel company, check out the Rowing Travel Blog. But read on, there are many journeys to share.

Rowing for Truffles

I always thought that you needed special skills, and a truffle pig or dog to find truffles. Turns out you can row for truffles too!

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Feathering My Oars in a Most Scientific Manner: Women, Rowing and Lago Maggiore

Learning about women in rowing history is a great pleasure! Especially women who happen to have written books that became American classics – you might be surprised!

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Rowing in St. Petersburg is Neva Boring

Daydreaming of St.Petersburg in anticipation of Rowing The World ‘s first rowing trip in Russia. A little history definitely not boring!

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Hemingway, Rowing and Lago Maggiore

An author we all know, my favourite sport and one the most picturesque Italian lakes. What is the connection between these three things?

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To Punt or Not to Punt – Superb Ways to Row The River Thames

Did you know that there are more than one way to row the River Thames? Even if you think you tried them all, Thames probably has another one up its sleeve.

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