What Is Bushcraft?

What do you know about the world of bushcraft? Maybe more than you think. It’s a bit of a catch-all term, but it’s basically a set of useful skills that will help make your time spent in the wild a…
Tonga in May: The Best Time to Visit

Tonga stands out in certain ways in the pantheon of our island adventures. It’s a picture-perfect desert island experience, with the sense of unparalleled solitude. It’s a life completely cut off from the rest of the world, involving total immersion…
The Psychology of Surviving in the Wilderness

What do you think the biggest reason to tap-out in a survival situation? Lack of food? Exposure to the elements? All good answers. However, for most it will be the brain telling you that ‘enough is enough!’. But why is…
Lessons Learned from the Longest Survivors of the TV Show ‘Survivor’

Survivor was somewhat of a trailblazer when it came to people, well, surviving, on our television sets. Sure, you can pick up some idea of bushcraft know-how, but the real winner here was entertainment. Without Survivor we may not have…
Guide to the Pearl Islands

Your Ultimate Adventure in Panama Panama has more than its fair share o f beautiful locations. You may even say it is indecent to have so many, particularly the island paradises available to you. Some of the absolute pearls of…
The Transformative Power of Shinrin-Yoku: Embracing the Healing Touch of Nature

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, finding moments of calm and connection can be challenging. Enter “Shinrin-yoku,” a Japanese practice that translates to “forest bathing.” This profound yet simple approach invites us to immerse ourselves in the natural world, fostering both…
Exploring the Swedish Wilderness

What Makes It the Perfect Location for a Survival Adventure? When you think of survival adventures, Sweden may not be the first place that comes to mind—yet it should be, and our Sweden Alone Experience is testament to that. With…
How to Purify Sea Water for Drinking: Techniques Big and Small

Seawater covers about 70% of the Earth’s surface, making it one of the most abundant resources available. However, despite its vast presence, seawater remains undrinkable due to its high salt content. Damn. Can we purify sea water to make it…
Bear Grylls in Panama: Survival Skills and Adventures

Much like Desert Island Survival, Bear Grylls is a name synonymous with adventure, wilderness survival, and an indomitable spirit that refuses to be tamed (we like to think). From scaling mountain peaks to navigating the world’s most dangerous terrains, English…
When is the Best Time to Visit Coron in Palawan?

An intriguing title for an intriguing question! Palawan is not a necessarily a place you may have come across on your travels, let alone Coron. Coron is part of the is an archipelagic province of the Philippines that is located…