Adventure In Focus

06/10/2023

Remember my posts early in the year about filming 3,000m underneath the earth's surface? Well I can finally share the results of the project that took me to the depths of the earth in places like , , , , and looking after the very talented Idris Elba, and the general of the crew for Pioneer TV for a film for the World Gold Council, on behalf of North Star Safety Group

This documentary film explores the varied and often surprising ways in which gold and the societies it is part of have transformed over time.Join Idris Elba ...

02/06/2023

I didn't take many pictures in , but here's a few from . It's a very hip city that is small enough to get around to see the place with cool bars and restaurants. Pics are of the famous statue, the , and the newly refurbished pyramid. A great destination for a long weekend with lots of tourism potential!

02/06/2023

Had a lovely few days away last week visiting and . The jewel in the region was the old town of on the , one of the largest lakes in the . Stunning place, and great wine too!

20/05/2023

Just finished filming in the of for an epic film about . Great to come full circle to return to a country I visited 23 years ago, when I was 19 and gave me a taste of and interest in travel. 100 countries later, I am fortunate to have a profession to travel the world, witness fascinating cultures and meet wonderful people. I wonder what the next 23 years will hold!

24/04/2023

Here are a few non production pictures from my recent shoot to the Democratic Republic of Congo, . Beautiful place and lovely friendly people in a safe region which is very different from nearby provinces that are facing very difficult issues.

07/02/2023

of pt1. Great to be behind a camera again and get an opportunity to capture the warmth and friendliness of the , along with the rich culture and traditions.

26/08/2021

Honoured and humbled that my image of this young Afghan girl is being used as the face of the global petition to stand and support with the people of .

Here is the caption: Reposted from HER NAME IS AFGHANISTAN: SIGN THE PETITION 👇🏼👆🏼🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
Afghanistan is in turmoil and all of us have felt powerless to do something.
Here is something simple you can do…

1. Sign the petition: www.change.org/p/her-name-is-afghanistan

2. Forward this to your friends, especially those with high follower count, so we can reach as many people as possible.

Thank you for lending us your art. 🖤❤️‍🩹💚

16/08/2021

Like many who have been to , it is hard not to be compelled to write something to show solidarity, support, anger or opinion. I have been to this beautiful and incredibe country five times and always been amazed by the tenacity and resilience shown, often in the most brutal and toughest of environments.

These images were taken from my last trip to the corridor of young girls filled with and cheer, and at the heart of what everything is happening right now it is this young generation, especially girls, that will suffer the most. There will be further sad days to come, and let's hope that these girls and all others across the country will be spared the wrath of that we saw in the 90s.

01/07/2021

Don't go to . Rubbish weather, no , full of people...

26/06/2021

the goes on his first trip! The wee fella had an outstanding day paddling with us on . A stunning place to visit!

25/06/2021

Finally got the chance to see ! Saw these lovely little on a fantastic few days in .

28/04/2021

Great work of your oil painting using a photograph I took of .wood in 🇦🇫 . Looks great!

29/08/2020

We have been busy recently developing a new site Saṃsāra Adventure Travel. Adventure In Focus will still be operating as normal and just focus on all things creative for the adventure world. For any consultancy, expedition advice or planning or adventures to be developed then contact us on the new website.

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23/07/2020

After writing the overarching guidelines for the Adventure Travel Industry we have helped write these seven activity guidelines to help get Adventure Travel Companies to safely run trips again.

The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has released its next seven Adventure Travel COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines for the adventure travel industry. These activities complement and round out the first three guidelines released for trekking, cycling, and rafting. ATTA’s

28/06/2020

Join us on the 30th June on the Adventure Travel Trade Association webinar where I will be part of the expert panel discussing these COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines. Register on the link below.

Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) understands that the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the travel industry. With this in mind, the ATTA collected feedback throughout its membership base and global community, and the most resounding need and priority from destinations and tour operators was a g...

25/06/2020

We are proud to announce that we have been part of this project as Tom McShane was invited by the Adventure Travel Trade Association to be the Technical Co-Lead Author for this really important and globally relevant set of guidelines, to help the industry get back on its feet during this ongoing situation. It is a challenge to write a standard which can be used by operators of all sizes, in all destinations and for all activities, so will be great to hear what you think about it. Download it for free through this link.

Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) understands that the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the travel industry. With this in mind, the ATTA collected feedback throughout its membership base and global community, and the most resounding need and priority from destinations and tour operators was a g...

06/03/2020

I am not normally a fan of 'entertainment' shows at hotels but the show at the in was pretty cool, especially because of the amazing sunset. Was technically very hard to photograph but here are a few that have come out OK.

@ LUX* Le Morne

05/03/2020

It's not all pretty and torquoise seas in , as it is some great hikes and mountains to see. One of the popular sites is the , which is the highest in the country and easy to reach from .