DISCOVER YOUR PASSION & DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY
Two years ago just now I started this website, David Ventures. I had been writing for many years on aspects of disability but it just …
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TAKING THE HARD WORK OUT OF CYCLING, E-BIKES ARE SO MUCH FUN!
E-bikes are becoming more popular than ever as people realise that having an electric-assisted bike can take much of the effort out of cycling. …
5 REASONS YOU SHOULD VISIT LEWIS
I have just returned from another fantastic week in the Outer Hebrides. It has to be one of my favourite places. The scenery is breathtaking …
ST ANTON, THE ARLBERG, AND 5 REASONS YOU SHOULD VISIT
I have been lucky enough so far to have visited a few ski resorts in the Alps, some in France and now a couple in …
INGHAMS SKI HOLIDAYS, AND THEIR SUPPORT FOR DISABLED TRAVELERS
I still love the moment when I click my boots into my skis. It doesn’t seem to matter how long I’ve been skiing, I get …
DELIGHTED TO HAVE DISCOVERED HILLTREK’S VENTILE TROUSERS
I must admit, I hadn’t heard of Ventile material before, but I am now so thankful that …
MOTIVATION FOR THE MOUNTAINS DOESN’T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS
Motivation and inspiration doesn’t get much higher than on a snowy Scottish mountain below a clear blue sky. On a picture postcard day myself and …
WINTER WALKING AND THE EXTRA DIFFICULTIES THAT THE SNOW CAN BRING
The Beauty of Winter My motivation and inspiration to be in the Scottish mountains has gone through the roof recently. Winter had seemingly arrived when …
SCOTTISH MOUNTAIN WALKING AND THE SHORT DAYS OF AUTUMN
The Great Glen Hostel just south of Invergary provided the location of the Walk Highland Autumn meet. I, along with around 30 others, attended for …
DISABLED PEOPLE DESERVE BETTER ACCESS TO THE OUTDOORS
Having access to the outdoors is sometimes taken for gtranted. However for disabled people finding oppotunities to spend time in the wilderness can be more …
THE VANGO ROAR STOVE AND HOW WELL IT SUITS MY NEEDS
Vango Roar Stove Review I had been looking for a good, reliable and versatile stove for a long time but now I think the search …
DRAGON FLY 25L BLUE ICE RUCKSACK: A REVIEW OF A GREAT LITTLE DAY PACK
Ice Blue Rucksack Review The Blue Ice Dragon Fly rucksack is a small 25 litre day pack that is extremely lightweight. First Impressions A very …
MY DELIGHT IN HAVING A MAGAZINE COLUMN IN A NEW PUBLICATION
I have been fortunate enough lately to have been given a regular magazine column to write. Shooting Scotland is a country sports magazine that has …
EXPERIENCING THE WONDERS OF CAIRNGORM USING THE FUNICULAR RAILWAY.
Cairngorm Mountain is home to Scotland’s only Funicular Railway. Opened in 2001 the line takes thousands of visitors up and down Cairngorm Mountain to the …
EXPLORING COUNTRY SPORT AND THE CHALLENGES OF DISABILITY
Country Sport has been something close to my heart from a very early age. I grew up in a rural environment where I was surrounded …
FERN COTTAGE IN KILLIN: REFLECTING ON A PLEASANT STAY THERE.
Fern Cottage. It is always a pleasure to review holiday accommodation and last weeks stay in Killin was no exception. Fern Cottage is a two …
VENTURING OUT IN EAST LOTHAIN AND PADDLING A CANOE ONCE AGAIN
‘Venturing Out’ Based in East Lothian, ‘Venturing Out’ are a not for profit social enterprise whose aim is to encourage young people and adults into …
DISCOVERING KNOYDART: SCOTLAND’S LAST TRUE WILDERNESS
Knoydart is a very special place. A peninsula on the west coast of Scotland accessed only by boat, it has all the feelings of …
MANAGING DISABILITY AND THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE SCOTTISH MOUNTAINS
Since I began writing my Disability Travel and Sports Blog over a year ago, my motivation to go out and have fun has gone through …
ACCESSING THE PAST ON ORKNEY
I have been lucky enough to visit Orkney lately and I had a really interesting time. My trip was to carry out detailed research. Funded …