Author: Doug Williams

Doug Williams is one of the authors writing for Outdoor Revival

Tips for first time backpackers

Traveling has always been a popular pastime. Over recent years, it certainly has become more and more popular because it is now easier for people…

Sometimes all a camp site needs to offer is sleep

Basic check list for a camp holiday

The thing that separates a hiking experience from an ordinary camping one is that you do not have to personally carry everything you may need.…

Some great tips for backpacking in South East Asia

South East Asia is a beautiful place and is well worth the time to visit, and there is plenty of advice out there about what…

The difference between sea and river otters

Sea otters, as the name suggests, are marine animals, and they live just off the coasts of the Northern and Eastern Pacific Ocean.  These animals…

How not to lose your luggage at the Airport

One of the many things that can befall you while you are heading for the holiday of your lifetime, or even a good old family…

Pollution in the Ottawa River is 200 years old

A concise definition of the word ‘pollution’ is given in the dictionary as the presence in the air, water or soil of a substance with…

Successfully climbing Aretes and avoiding falls

A sharp, vertical edge that simply juts out from the face of the cliff is known as an arete. These are not only an aesthetically…

Soho House, Berlin – a city in one building

Soho House, 1 Torstrasse, in Berlin, is a city within one building and boasts as chequered a history as any old building in Europe.  The…

The essential survival kit for every fisherman

Imagine being stranded in the wilderness, without any form of communication or food. Food and water are essential to maintaining human life, and survival is…

The sting is in the tentacle & and it can kill

The feeling is instantly recognizable. There you are, happily swimming in the sea and then, ouch! There is a hot sting of pain shooting up…