It’s not always possible or practical to climb outdoors. A myriad of factors, such as weather, proximity and access to bolted routes, willingness or availability of climbing partners, all come into play. Earlier this year, during a month spent in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, in the US (the reason matters not), I kindled a passion for indoor climbing that I had previously spurned. Until then, I had only climbed indoors out of sheer begrudging necessity, which meant, firstl

Hawaii, with its remote Pacific location, blissfully far from everywhere, is an adventure-seeker’s paradise… Hawaii is more accessible than one might think, especially Oahu, the island home to the city of Honolulu and an international airport. With one beautiful vista after the next and then some, Oahu makes for an ideal holiday destination, with more activities and attractions than anyone could shake a home-grown Dole pineapple at. Numerous airlines fly into Honolulu, from a

The day has finally arrived! BOUNCEinc has made it to Thailand. It's official, and I, for one, am excited! Today saw a special media event for the grand launch of BOUNCEinc Thailand, presided over by HE Paul Robilliard, Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand, together with Founder of BOUNCEinc Australia, Antony Morell, and Chairman of BOUNCEinc Thailand, Mark Jobling (pictured below). The first BOUNCEinc is located in Bangkok, on the 5th floor of The Street, a brand

Railay (above) and Tonsai (below) in Krabi, Southern Thailand, are a rockclimber's mecca, but also hot with basejumpers, who don't mind working for their leap! Then again, why wouldn't they! Spectacular scenery, awesome sunsets, amazing Thailand! There are varying degrees of difficulty for the climbs to get to the tops of the mountains, from solo climbs and the downright sketchy, to virtually impossible multi-pitch routes... Check out my YouTube video (right), to see what wen

The south of Thailand is a rockclimber’s mecca. Avid enthusiasts flock year upon year, season after season to the Krabi province. Some of the most thrilling places to climb include the walls scattered around the bays of Railay and Tonsai - neighbouring beaches. Not only is there a plethora of mostly titanium-bolted, well-maintained routes for all levels, but climbers also get to enjoy spectacular views and stunning sunsets. This makes for a rather spectacular climbing experie