I got quite into 10am beers on my last big walking trip on Europe. Calmed the nerves during the big 1pm thunderstorms. (View Post)

It's a bit disconcerting overhearing an AFP officer at an Australian airport with a strong Brummy accent. My dentist is from Falkirk and one of the NZ DOC rangers I met was from Yorkshire. (View Post)

It's a bit inconsistent to criticise the SNP for GRR and then claim that a rift with the Greens on Trans felled the Yousaf ministry. The SNP have been as pro Trans as the Greens for years - 2016… (View Post)

It's a way to make lots of money for companies like Ortlieb, tbh. Some of the prices for cycling kit is insane. I tried cycling down a dune on Coll on my road bike with predictable results (View Post)

There is some debate over it. Bikepacking = offroad, no pannier racks, stripped back, big tyres or even a mountain bike, shorter trips Touring = the inverse (View Post)