Simon Heyes, National Burger Day

National Burger Day 2015 – Street Feast, Dalston Yard, London

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I love a good burger. Every year, when August 27th arrives I know it's time to get my teeth into one of the tastiest, dirtiest, melt-in-the-mouth burgers in London. Since 2013, my girlfriend and I mark out National Burger Day in the calendar,…
Hiking The South West Coast Path (SWCP) - Cornwall, UK

The South West Coast Path – The Jewel In the Crown Of British Hiking

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I started hiking at 2 years of age. Through grazed knees and nettle stings I came to love the outdoors. The fresh air, the views, the feeling of accomplishment once a mountain has been bagged. Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon have…
Winning a trip to the Basque Country, pintxos competition

Basque Country: Pintxos, Wine And A Trip To Spain

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In 2012 a friend of mine invited me on his stag do near Santander, Spain. It was a surfing stag do. Some of you may think "that's weird", but it was right up my street. As well as surfing the Spanish waves, I also got a taste of some of…
24 hour Periscope with Skyscanner in Islington, London - Adventure Bagging

Skyscanner’s #24hPeriscope: Exploring ‘Yuccie’ Islington In London

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You've all heard of the term 'yuccie', right? No? Well think of it as a more creative, entrepreneurial hipster. A yuccie, as described perfectly by Skyscanner, is a young, urban creative. Yuccies are a new breed of young people that like…
Tari - Huli Tribe - Spirit Dance - Papua New Guinea

Hela Province: Gardening, Traditions & The Huli Wigmen, Papua New Guinea

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The second leg of my Papua New Guinea tour saw me visit the highlands, and learn more about Huli people and their culture. Much like Mount Hagen, Hela Province and its capital Tari lie in the highland region of Papua New Guinea. Apart from…
Gardening in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea

Village Life And Rituals In Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea

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Papua New Guinea is often described as the land of the unexpected, and this is no more apparent than in the Western Highlands city of Mount Hagen. It is amazing to think that much of the land and tribes in the Western Highlands was only first…
B25 World War 2 Plane - In the Jungle, Papua New Guinea

Uncovering The World War II Plane Wrecks At Talasea

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The South Pacific Sea saw some epic battles between Japan and America during World War II (WW2). I've always been interested in World War II history, but being based in the UK always meant that I seemed to learn more about the war that took…
Walindi Plantation Dive Resort - Papua New Guinea

Walindi Plantation Resort: The Best Dive Accommodation In Kimbe Bay

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Every now and again I come across a place that gives something extra, something a little different. Walindi Plantation Resort in Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea provided exactly that. When you walk into any regular hotel, you are normally…
Betel Nut creates a red, bloody mouth effect to the people of Papua New Guinea

Betel Nut: Divided Effects For The National Habit Of Papua New Guinea

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How often are you offered tea, coffee, a glass of wine or a bottle of beer when you go round to a friend’s house? Pretty much all the time right? In the UK and Europe, that is the courteous norm. In the coastal villages, mountain clans…
Driving between palm plantations - Papua New Guinea

Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea: Plantations, Volcanoes And Incredible Sea Life

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I knew very little about Papua New Guinea and especially West New Britain before I arrived on the island. Sat next to my dad as our plane banked right and we began our decent into Hoskins, the local airport for Kimbe Bay, I looked down and saw…