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03/01/2025

🌿 Weekend Vibes Incoming! 🌞

Take a break, breathe in the fresh air, and let nature recharge your soul. Whether it’s a long hike, a stroll in the park, or just sitting under the trees – the great outdoors is waiting for you!

🌲 Adventure is closer than you think.
✨ Make memories, find peace, and enjoy every moment.

Happy weekend – go explore!

02/01/2025

🔥 Could You Find Food in the Wild? 🌿

When it comes to survival, knowing how to source and prepare food can make all the difference. At Southwest Survival, we teach essential skills to help you:
🍃 Identify wild edibles
🐟 Catch and cook your own food
🍄 Forage safely and sustainably
🔥 Master fire-starting and outdoor cooking techniques

Survival isn’t just about enduring – it’s about thriving with the resources nature provides.

👣 Ready to level up your wilderness skills? Join one of our workshops or private sessions and discover how to stay fed and fuelled in the wild.

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01/01/2025

With over 500 miles of stunning coastal scenery, white sandy beaches, rugged mountains and remote fishing villages, the North Coast 500 is the ultimate road trip in Scotland.
It starts in Inverness and goes all the way to John o' Groats, which is the most distant point on the mainland from Land's End in Cornwall.

01/01/2025

7 Facts You Didn’t Know About Scotland 🤔
1. 7.2% of the land in Scotland is covered by national parks
2. The official animal of Scotland is the unicorn
3. There are 790 islands in Scotland
4. Edinburgh and Copenhagen (Denmark) are on the same latitude
5. Golf originated in Scotland
6. Scotland is the second nation with the most redheads in the world (after Ireland)
7. Caledonia was the Roman name given to Scotland

01/01/2025

🔥 Step Into Adventure in 2025! 🔥

Ready to make 2025 the year you reconnect with nature, challenge yourself, and build unforgettable memories?

At Southwest Survival, we offer:
🌲 Bushcraft & Survival Skills
🏕️ Workshops & Events
🎯 Private Bookings & Group Sessions

Whether you’re looking to:
✅ Master essential survival techniques
✅ Build confidence in the wild
✅ Bond with friends, family, or colleagues in unique outdoor experiences

We’ve got the perfect adventure waiting for you!

💪 Make 2025 the year of growth, grit, and great memories.

📅 Book now and let the wild awaken your spirit!

31/12/2024

Pitcairn Island, home to around 50 people, is the only inhabited island in its South Pacific group, lying about 5,300 kilometers from New Zealand and 5,500 kilometers from South America. Known as one of the world’s most remote settlements, its nearest inhabited neighbor is Mangareva in French Polynesia, located approximately 540 kilometers away.

As a British overseas territory, Pitcairn’s population largely descends from the HMS Bounty mutineers and their Tahitian companions who settled there in the 18th century. The island sustains itself through a modest economy that includes craft-making, honey production, and limited tourism. Residents are self-sufficient but rely on quarterly supply shipments from New Zealand.

Pitcairn’s rugged landscape, with steep cliffs and valleys, contributes to its secluded, tranquil lifestyle. The island lacks an airport, with the only access being a two-day boat journey from Mangareva, underscoring the challenges and isolation of life in this unique setting.

31/12/2024

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30/12/2024

15 interesting facts you may not know about The Faroe Islands

1. The Faroe Islands are an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, located in the North Atlantic.

2. The archipelago consists of 18 major islands, connected by tunnels, bridges, and ferries.

3. Sheep outnumber people in the Faroe Islands, with approximately 80,000 sheep and just over 50,000 residents.

4. The Faroese language is a descendant of Old Norse and is closely related to Icelandic.

5. The islands have their own parliament, the Løgting, which is one of the oldest parliaments in the world, dating back over 1,000 years.

6. The Faroe Islands have no native trees; most trees seen today were imported and planted.

7. Puffins are a common sight in the Faroe Islands, and the archipelago is home to millions of seabirds.

8. Traditional Faroese cuisine often includes fermented lamb and fish, known locally as ræstkjøt and ræstur fiskur.

9. The weather in the Faroe Islands is highly unpredictable, with frequent rain, fog, and strong winds.

10. Grass-covered roofs are a traditional architectural feature, blending homes seamlessly into the landscape.

11. The Faroe Islands have no McDonald’s or Starbucks, emphasizing local businesses and culture.

12. Whale hunting, known as grindadráp, is a traditional practice that has sparked international debate.

13. The Faroe Islands were recently named one of the world's best destinations for sustainable tourism.

14. The archipelago relies on hydroelectric and wind power for much of its energy, aiming for full renewable energy by 2030.

15. The Faroe Islands have their own national football team, which competes independently in international tournaments.

30/12/2024

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30/12/2024

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29/12/2024

Bouvet Island: The Most Remote Island on Earth! 🏝

Bouvet Island, often called the "loneliest place on Earth," is an uninhabited volcanic island located in the South Atlantic Ocean. As a Norwegian dependency, it lies approximately 2,600 kilometers (1,615 miles) southwest of South Africa and over 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) from Queen Maud Land in Antarctica, making it one of the most isolated landmasses in the world.

The island covers just 49 square kilometers (19 square miles) and is almost entirely covered by glacial ice. It is surrounded by steep cliffs, making landings extremely challenging. The harsh weather, with freezing temperatures and frequent storms, further emphasizes its inaccessibility.

Despite its isolation, Bouvet Island holds scientific importance. It is designated as a nature reserve, and its pristine environment provides valuable data for studying global weather patterns and Antarctic ecosystems. Occasional visits by researchers and adventurers are rare due to the logistical difficulties and extreme conditions.

A notable feature of Bouvet Island is its active volcano, which lies hidden beneath the ice cap. The island is also home to a small yet resilient ecosystem of mosses, lichens, and seabirds, including penguins and petrels. Seals often haul out on its rocky shores, adding to its biodiversity.

Bouvet Island is not just remote—it is almost completely cut off from the world. With no airstrip and no permanent human presence, access to the island is limited to specialized vessels capable of navigating the treacherous Southern Ocean. The nearest human settlements are thousands of kilometers away, reinforcing Bouvet’s status as an untouched corner of our planet.

For those seeking absolute seclusion and the raw beauty of nature, Bouvet Island stands as an unmatched marvel of remoteness and resilience.

27/12/2024

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26/12/2024

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26/12/2024

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23/12/2024

The coconut crab is the largest terrestrial arthropod in the world. The coconut crab (Birgus latro) is a terrestrial hermit crab, also known as the predatory crab or palm thief. It can grow up to one m wide, from the tip of one leg to the other, and weigh up to four kg. Found on islands throughout the Indian Ocean and parts of the Pacific, adult coconut crabs feed mainly on fleshy fruits, nuts, seeds and the pith of fallen trees.
Although, as their name suggests, they are often associated with the coconut palm, coconuts do not make up a large part of their diet. Rather, they eat carrion and other organic matter that they find unattended on the ground. These are potential food sources that they explore and possibly sn**ch away, hence their other name "predator crab".