7 Of The Greatest Views Or Stops On Your Adventure
Hamish McMaster
Hamish McMaster, Owner & Founder of Water By Nature, explains some of his favourite places to stop and take in the stunning area you are in. After trekking the world in search of the greatest rivers to run, there are plenty of memories that stay with me. I can still close my eyes and see […]
Why NOW Is The Time To Raft The Zambezi
Hamish McMaster
Very few rivers are as iconic as the Zambezi river apart from perhaps the Grand Canyon. For the past 25 years that I have been rafting this world class river, there have been rumours, failed deals, and false alarms of a dam that would flood the rapids and alter the natural landscape. Now, things are […]
5 Of The Best Wine And Beverage Pairings For Your Adventure
Hamish McMaster
Hamish McMaster, Owner & Founder of Water By Nature explains some of his favourite beverages to accompany a certain trip, depending on where you are travelling. There is nothing quite as satisfying as a ‘perfect’ drink at the end of a day of adventure. It gives us the chance to unwind, relax and recount the […]
A Guide To The Rapids On The Karnali In Nepal
Hamish McMaster
Hamish McMaster, Owner & Founder of Water By Nature explains some of the rapids you’ll find when you paddle down the Karnali River in Western Nepal. The Karnali has a very deep place in my heart. It was my first river trip in Nepal when I used to work for David Allardice, renowned kiwi river […]
Top 5 Worldwide White Water Kayaking Adventures
Hamish McMaster
Hamish McMaster, a whitewater professional for more than 30 years, explains why if you are a kayaker, these destinations should be on your ‘bucket list’. Want to know how long you can stop and surf at a wave on the Zambezi? Or how many times we will fly into the river on our Paddlers Paradise […]
Five Facts About BREXIT that WON’T affect your holiday
Hamish McMaster
Hamish McMaster, an adventure travel expert of more than 30 years, explains why you don’t need to be concerned regarding Brexit and the rumours flying around about it. Why do we travel? Often, it’s to get away from the stiff structure of life, with its rules and regulations that make every day feel the same. […]
Papua New Guinea – The Last Bastion Of Adventure?
Hamish McMaster
Hamish McMaster, Owner & Founder Of Water By Nature explains why exploring Papua New Guinea on his yearly pilgrimage, has become his favorite destination. I can’t begin to tell you how nervous I was leading a group of guests from the United States, Canada, Australia and the UK to Papua New Guinea in October 2017. […]
The Zanskar, India…5 Fun Facts
Hannah Markland
Hannah Markland, Water By Nature adventure lover recounts why after so many rafting trips around the globe, the Zanskar retains a special place in her heart! The Zanskar – 5 Fun Facts… 1 – It is in India, but not as you know it… The vast green plains, the snow capped Himalayas, rugged mountains, impressive […]
5 Myths About Rafting The Zambezi
Hamish McMaster
Hamish McMaster, Water By Nature owner and river lover, reflects on why you shouldn’t be concerned about many of the myths surrounding the Mighty Zambezi River. I can still clearly remember the moment I got the call. I was working it Switzerland, but dropped what I was doing when they told me that I had […]