A bicycle, four bags, a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, iPhone, GoPro, mp3 player, earphones, a head torch, two books, a diary, an improvised stove and some clothing. That was just about everything in my possession. Every morning I needed…

I visited the Julian Alps in Slovenia recently. I looked out over white peaks that were so enormous that it gave me a sense of awe. A sensation of deep respect for something bigger than myself. That my problems were…