This year I've signed up to race Ironman Malaysia in November. I normally try and race at least once a year although last year I was lucky and managed to squeeze in a half Ironman in Phuket, Thailand after my full Ironman race in Wales. For those of you who may not know it Ironman involves a 3.8km open water swim, 180 km bike ride and a 42.2 km run (marathon) to finish. A half … [Read more...]
Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An, Vietnam. The Three Best Ways.
Ho Chi Minh is the largest city in Vietnam and was the old capital of South Vietnam during the war. Back then it was called Saigon and the centre of the city is still referred to as Saigon. Hoi An on the other hand is a small city located along a river just south of the DMZ and Da Nang, Vietnam's third largest city. Few people visit Vietnam without visiting Hoi An and getting … [Read more...]
Things to do in Los Cabos Mexico
Located on the southern tip of Baja California. You'll find amazing things to do in Los Cabos Mexico from whale watching to snorkeling and diving. Further afield the national parks and secluded beaches await. You can even find camel riding and desert safaris a short drive away from the two main towns, Cabo San Lucas and San Jose Del Cabo. The two main towns have the majority of … [Read more...]
Where to Eat in London
London is renowned as a food destination, supplying everything from Michelin star restaurants, street food markets and an over abundance of chain restaurants. With so much choice, where to eat in London is a question I get asked often when people find out I work as a chef in the city. Often London has so many choices that it's easy to fall into the trap of getting an overpriced … [Read more...]
Which Ironman to Choose
Making a decision to compete in an Ironman event is a huge investment in both time and money. Factor in the reality that the chance of a race on your doorstep isn't possible and that travel can either make or break your experience. No one wants to pick the wrong race and waste that investment. Which Ironman to choose is often overlooked because there are Ironman events all over … [Read more...]
