Adventure Queen Grant

An unreasonable decision: cycling solo across a continent

“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress...

Istanbul: An Unexpected Journey

Not all journeys are geographic I arrived in Istanbul on the 4th of June, exhausted and euphoric. For two months, my sole focus had been...

2023/24 Adventure Queen Grant Winners

In 2017, we were over the moon to be able to launch the Adventure Queen Grant – our little way of supporting members of our community to...

What’s so Fun about Failing? Lessons from a Bikepacking Adventure across the Arctic

I could think of 500 reasons not to go on this adventure. What if my chain breaks twenty miles from the nearest town? What if I meet a bear? What if...

AQ Grant Winner Paddleboard Expedition to Finland

Well I did it! I can't quite believe it, after so long planning it. I can't comprehend that I have had my amazing adventure already. Day 1 On...

The Polar Pedal: Crossing the Arctic with a Bike and a Sketchpad

This February I found out that one of my craziest dreams was about to become reality. I had been selected as one of three lucky winners of the...

2022/23 Adventure Queen Grant Winners

In 2017, we were over the moon to be able to launch the Adventure Queen Grant – our little way of supporting members of our community to set out on...