INSPO Fitness Journal September 2017

Brando Yelavich
Epic Drives of the World
Lonely Planet $34.99
Lonely Planet is renowned
for producing stunning travel
guides, and this is no exception.
Epic Drives of the World
is sure to ignite your wanderlust,
whether you want to
explore Africa and the Middle
East, Europe, Americas, Asia
or Oceania. From firsthand
accounts, to must see detours
and a fact box for planning
your trip, this is the book
that could change your travel
plans – permanently – and
make you a seasoned road traveller. Each drive is colour coded
according to difficulty, taking into account everything from
distance to terrain and remoteness, etc. Even if a mega road trip
doesn’t sound like your cup of culture, you’ll love the photography
and insights to regions this book offers. New Zealand’s
Northland and Bay Of Islands feature if you’d like to start closer
to home.
Angelo’s Wild Kitchen, Favourite Family Recipes
Angelo Georgalli
Beatnik Publishing $44.99
When it comes to appreciating
the journey behind the food
on your plate, Angelo Georgalli
is an inspiration. While
his heritage may be Italian, he
is now firmly besotted with
the New Zealand landscape
and lifestyle he and his family
enjoy. This collection of his
favourite family recipes offer
not only offer enticing new
dishes to try, but also a peek
into his life and everything
he is passionate about – fresh
ingredients, hunting, fishing,
foraging, and growing his own
food. Every recipe reflects his
respect for even the most delicate ingredient. From eggs benny
and homemade hash browns to Greek fish stew and gluten-free
gnocchi, the impressive array of recipes reflects his dual heritage.
It also celebrates his life in New Zealand and his family. Beautifully
illustrated, Angelo’s Wild Kitchen is a source of foodie inspiration,
a gentle nudge towards living a more thoughtful lifestyle and
a call to enjoy the nourishment of food.
Brando Yelavich
Wildboy To The Edge And Back
By Brando Yelavich
Penguin Random House $35
Brando Yelavich has
become a well known New
Zealand adventurer.
Along his travels he
has spoken out about his
enjoyment of Hamilton and
the Waikato. He’s also been
ambassador of the Direct
Group Uniforms Hamilton
Half Marathon. So take a
page out of his book and
embrace all that your local
area, and New Zealand, has
to offer.
While Brandon likes
to dream big – hence his
600 day journey around
the coast of New Zealand,
and subsequent 31 day trip
around Stewart Island (where he experienced some brutal
highs and lows); his story is a reminder to get out and live life.
Explore your own back yard if you don’t have the time (or
energy) to walk in his footsteps.
The adventurous ‘Wildboy’ battled with ADHD and
dyslexia through his school years, deciding one day to walk
around the coast of New Zealand. With little preparation,
no money, barely any gear, and even less idea of what he
was about to take on, he set off. His anticipated six-month
adventure ended up taking 600 days and changed his life
in ways he never expected. His refreshing honesty about
the physical and mental challenges he endured are sure to
strike a chord with many.
His difficulties re-adjusting to ‘normal’ life, his thirst
to live life to the full and to explore the unknown, offer
thought-provoking inspiration. To The Edge And Back is his
story of survival and discovery as he travels Stewart Island.
And if you do decide to set off on your own adventure,
there are plenty of practical survival tips.
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Entries close October 10, 2017
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