Slow Quest Newsletter

[Andrew]

Hi this is a quick-ish message to update you on whats going on with
SlowQuest - travel, cycling and meditations from Andy Welch and others
on a 'slow quest'. What is a Slow Quest? Its the process whereby you
find your way in life and that happens to involve movement and lots of
experiences.

Read about the pros and cons of travelling alone from long distance
cylist, cameraman and ethnographer, Leon Maccarron:
http://www.slowquest.co.uk/2011/06/leon-maccarron-from-new-york-to-hong-kong-collecting-peoples-stories/

Make yourself the best ever 20 ingredient 'trail cake' from chef,
cocktail maker, cyclist and designer Marent Van ver Valk:
http://www.slowquest.co.uk/2011/06/marentes-20-ingredient-trail-cake/

Get an overview of the recent revolution in Egypt with this video from
Slavoj Zizek:
http://www.slowquest.co.uk/2011/06/slavoj-zizek-arabian-revolution/

Get involved and contribute to this wiki editable list of ways to
travel/live on the cheap. How do you live when you are on a slow
quest?
http://www.slowquest.co.uk/2011/06/50-ways-to-travel-on-the-cheap-wiki-editable/

Check out 10 posts from 10 adventurous people (and why I like them):
http://www.slowquest.co.uk/2011/06/my-10-favourite-posts-from-10-favourite-adventure-bloggers/

Read the first two parts of my series on how to build the perfect
expedition bike:
http://www.slowquest.co.uk/2011/05/how-to-build-the-perfect-expedition-bicycle-part-1/
http://www.slowquest.co.uk/2011/06/how-to-build-the-perfect-expedition-bicycle-part-2/

Are you a political person? Do you travel? 10 ways to politicise
travel; please add your own tips and comments. Should travel be
political?:
http://www.slowquest.co.uk/2011/05/10-ways-to-make-your-travel-more-political/

What is the best way to travel slowly? Add your vote in this poll:
http://www.slowquest.co.uk/2011/05/whats-the-best-way-to-travel-slowly/

Are you into mountain biking? Looking for a new place to ride- check
out the videos and photos on Georidersmtb.com.
What do you think about the strikes on June 30th (tommorow) - more
info here: http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2011/05/480187.html

Thats actually quite a few links, but I haven't written a newsletter
in quite a while. I hope you don't mind! Enjoy and please share and
comment.

Cheers
Andy Welch