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It’s Adventure Week at WideWorld Magazine

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It’s Adventure Week at WideWorld magazine, with stories of bold and brilliant adventurers as they cross Iceland on foot, sail the Northwest Passage in an open boat, and navigate three continents in 13 days.

London, UK, October 28, 2010 — It’s Adventure Week at WideWorld magazine, with stories of bold and brilliant adventurers as they cross Iceland on foot, sail the Northwest Passage in an open boat, and navigate three continents in 13 days.

This week, it’s all about the adventures at WideWorld magazine: audacious, bold and brilliant. WideWorld regular reporter, Alastair Humphreys, tells of his attempt to cross Iceland by foot and packraft, learning a few lessons in self-sufficiency in the process.

WideWorld also publishes the incredible story of two hardy men who sailed the Northwest Passage – in an open boat. Completing their 1500-mile, 60-day journey at the appropriately named Resolute Bay, this story has to be read to be believed.

In the news, WideWorld covers a new attempt to beat the record time for a journey between London and Cape Town. In the cramped conditions of a Range Rover Discovery, three men face 10,000 miles, 21 countries and 3 continents – all in under 13 days 8 hours 48 minutes! Enjoy Adventure Week.

All these stories and more are available free online at http://www.wideworldmag.com today.

About WideWorld Magazine:
Established in May 2009, WideWorld is a leading online magazine focused on adventure travel, extreme sports, incredible real-life expeditions and breathtaking experiences. Rubbing shoulders with living legends like Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Bear Grylls, and reporting from the ocean depths to the highest peak, WideWorld is a must-see portal to adventure that reaches thousands of readers every week.

WideWorld magazine is owned by media start-up Outlaw Publishing and run by respected travel journalists and award-winning designers. WideWorld is proud to work alongside Wardour & Oxford.
http://www.wideworldmag.com

Press & Media Contact:
Damien Wells, Director
SPA Communications Limited
London, UK
+44 (0) 7900 302102
dwells@spacomms.co.uk
http://www.spacomms.co.uk

Entertainment

WideWorld Magazine talks to Scott Woodward, Adventure Photographer

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In addition to a way with cameras, a deep sense of wonder and adventure are essential to create compelling adventure images like photographer Scott Woodward.

Tunbridge Wells, UK, October 07, 2010 — Leading adventure photographer, Scott Woodward said his father instilled in him the important things in life at an early age; like how to work a camera, how to compose a photograph and a profound sense of wonder and adventure. He also told his son, “If you never go, you’ll never know.” Lessons and advice, Scott says, that have made him the photographer he is today.

Voted “One of Asia’s Finest Photographers” by Nikon, Scott Woodward’s images have appeared in National Geographic Magazine, The New York Times, GQ and Travel + Leisure. In WideWorld Magazine this week, Scott discusses the things that inspire him, from photographic kit and gadgets, to books, films, music and extreme sports. He talks about his heroes as well as the places he’s visited in his search to create original and special photographs. Scott Woodward’s story is available free online at http://www.wideworldmag.com/features/scott-woodward-adventure-photographer.

About WideWorld Magazine:
Established in May 2009, WideWorld is a leading online magazine focused on adventure travel, extreme sports, incredible real-life expeditions and breathtaking experiences. Rubbing shoulders with living legends like Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Bear Grylls, and reporting from the ocean depths to the highest peak, WideWorld is a must-see portal to adventure that reaches thousands of readers every week.

WideWorld magazine is owned by media start-up Outlaw Publishing and run by respected travel journalists and award-winning designers. WideWorld is proud to work alongside Wardour & Oxford. To see Scott Woodward’s adventure photography, please visit http://www.scottawoodward.com

Press & Media Contact:
Damien Wells
Spa Communications
1 – 3 Lime Hill Road
Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1LJ, United Kingdom
07900 302102
dwells@spacomms.co.uk
http://www.spacomms.co.uk