Adventure - for Motivation and Inspiration

This is for the those who are probably old enough to know better but are going to do it anyway. Pushing the boundaries physically. You will be amused and perhaps inspired by the accounts of people who have bravely tackled challenges that are usually considered to be the remit of those much younger.  The stories vary enormously from those that have pushed themselves to great physical limits as part of fund-raising achievements to individuals who have simply done something for the sheer fun of it. If you have done something that you are proud of and want to be featured in this section then mail the AMG Editor, Email editor@aboutmygeneration.com

 

Your Safe Planet Before setting off on your travels check out this great web site. Your Safe Planet has recruited a network of trusted friends in 20 countries. They can advise you on when to visit, what to see and where is safe. This invaluable local knowledge will maximise your traval experience. To find out more click here... _________________________________ Teacher learns from his African pupils Why is a 68-year-old Welshman from Swansea wearing African tribal dress? Click here to find out more.     _________________________________ Bike ride by the Mississippi promotes sustainable transport British journalist and adventurer, Quentin van Marle, has embarked on an epic adventure to cycle the 2000-mile length of might Mississippi river. Read about it here...

One Giant Leap for Judith How many of us would like to take up the challenge of a sky-dive but then have second thoughts? Have you thought it too scary or that you are too old? Judith Patten, who did her first tandem sky dive aged 65 and raised nearly £2000 for the Cancer Counselling Trust, gives us a first hand account of her once in a lifetime experience, to read more click here... _________________________________ The North Pole Marathon 2006 It takes a very brave and dedicated person to run more than 26 miles in the most hostile terrain on earth. However when there is a strong personal motivation, anything is possible. To find out how one man rose to this challenge and beat the elements click here... _________________________________ Disaster spawns industry – the story behind Coconoil Garry Stiven rushed to Sri Lanka to help after the tsunami – and discovered the powers of virgin coconut oil. He tells Ron Condon about the unlikely circumstances that sparked a new export industry. To read more click here...