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Hiking tips for Ireland
Looking to get out and active now that the weather is warming up? Here are some of our hiking tips for Ireland to set you up for success. How To Pick Your Route The best way to start your walk is by deciding where to go! If you’re heading out to nearby mountains,...
Training tips for trekking
Taking on one of our trekking challenges? Avoid the pain of blisters and sore legs with our training tips designed to make you a better trekker! Treks can vary enormously in terms of daily distances, ascent, descent and altitude, but all require specific preparation...
Safety on the hills
Hill walking encapsulates the ideology that you should be independent and able to look after yourself. So here are a few tips about staying safe and independent while you enjoy the outdoors. Be prepared The more time you spend in the mountains, the more you’ll realise...
Walking keeps your brain sharp
A brisk walk benefits the brain A brisk walk is more than just a workout, it benefits the brain too. According to new research. Walking increases blood flow to the brain, Which can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline? Researchers followed 160 older...
Travel Insurance
To be adequately protected by travel insurance, you will need a specialist policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Pat Falvey Irish and Worldwide Adventure. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy...
Altitude Sickness Prevention
Tips for Altitude Sickness Prevention Altitude sickness describes several symptoms that happen to your body when you’re exposed to a higher elevation within a short period of time. Here are some of them: Headache Nausea and vomiting Dizziness...
Ready for a great Adventure in 2019
Namaste Do you want an adventure of a lifetime? NOW is the time. Do you want to achieve your bucket list dream? TAKE action. Are you bored with your daily grind and need to do something exciting? DO it now. Take a look at some of the iconic adventures I...
Success comes from having a goal and making it happen
The Times November 27, 2018, by Pat Falvey Column Thunderer Success comes from having a goal and making it happen If you think you can you will and if you think you can’t you won’t. It’s a saying my grandmother told me as a child. It’s a phrase that shows, with...
Pat Falvey “hangs up his boots”
Ireland’s greatest living explorer Corkman Pat Falvey at the Market Cross, Killarney at the weekend when announced that he has retired from extreme adventuring following a lifetime of conquering the world’s highest mountains and most remote regions. Falvey was the first Mountaineer in the world to conquer the highest mountains on seven continents, not once but twice, including Mount Everest North and South.
Hiking Tips 2
Some hiking tips for uphill and downhill walking and trekking. Pace A pace is a massive part of walking at altitude. Aim to finish the day walking the same speed at which you started. Think rhythm and flow. Tortoise rather than the hare. Pack Adjustments Regularly...
Tips & Tricks for Hiking
Here are some of the best Tips & Tricks for Hiking all on one list for you to use. Some basic tips and tricks for hiking that people miss out on. Tips & Tricks Get ready faster The easy way? Don’t unpack. When you finish a weekend trip, leave all the stuff you...
Walking Properly
Walking is more than just a personal mode of transportation. With more than 145 million adults including it as a critical part of their active lifestyle. With all of these steps being racked up, you’d think we all are doing it correctly. Well, we are here to tell you...
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