Blue Monday – Let’s Get The Hell Out Of Here Deal
Hamish McMaster
Blue Monday is a name given to the third Monday in January, supposedly the most depressing day of the year. Apparently it’s some equation linking failed New Year’s resolutions, grim weather and needing something to look forward to. It’s probably made-up bollocks, – but we put our thinking caps on and thought, how could we cheer up anyone who […]
What’s On Your ‘Must Do In 2022’ List?
Hamish McMaster
2021 possibly won’t rate as one of the greatest years of all time for those of us who love travel and indeed those travel companies who have continued to fight through the uncertainty and constantly changing regulations. However, we are stoked that we managed to pull off several trips this year and we are eternally […]
Rafting Holidays – What Are They All About?
Hamish McMaster
Without wanting to state the obvious, many people understand given the title, that there is some white-water rafting involved, however many people don’t understand how a typical day on a white-water rafting holiday works. What happens when you land at the beach you are camping at for the night? Can you take a shower? Where […]
Why Family Adventures Are More Important Now Than Ever
Hamish McMaster
It’s been quite a year or so, hasn’t it? In my view as a parent, these past months have been so impactful on children’s state of mind that I felt obliged to share my perspective. I lead a privileged life, where in normal times I get to travel with my kids to far flung and […]
How It Feels To Run Your First Company Rafting Trip After 14 Months
Hamish McMaster
We have become extremely accomplished at thumb twiddling, learning how to stay positive about the future of travel (even when we were not so sure about it ourselves!). We’ve been trying to reduce and streamline costs, while at the same time trying to look after local guides who have had no income. It is like […]
Plan Your Upcoming Adventure Now With Our Traffic Light System
Hamish McMaster
Let’s face it, there is a huge desire to travel again after spending most of our winter in our homes. Despite how comfy our sofa and kitchen are, the desire to travel to amazing places will never lose its appeal to folks who love to experience new cultures. If you have visited any of our […]
Here Comes 2020 – Grade V All The Way
Hamish McMaster
In February 2020, a crew of adventurers and I were busy having fun in New Zealand. The only challenges we were facing were standard for an adventure company — re-arranging the order of rivers on our New Zealand River Rafting Road Trip given the large amount of rain we were getting. We followed this with […]
6 Of The Best Short and Long Rafting Trips
Hamish McMaster
Hamish McMaster gives his verdict on the 3 best short rafting adventures and his 3 favourite longer rafting trips in the world. Some of our guests love the ‘quick fix’ on a river trip. For others, it’s genuinely about spending as many nights as possible on the water, to relax and unwind with the help […]
Rafting With Kids – What’s it All About?
Hamish McMaster
After doing a number of multiday trips with our kids Holly and Josh, and having taken literally thousands of kids rafting over my quarter century leading trips, here are a few of my tips to make for a perfect family trip both for Mum and Dad, and the kids. Choose an Appropriate Trip: This […]