Author: Peter Whyte
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OEX Traverse 2.5 Sleeping Mat – Reliable Budget Option
I bought the OEX Traverse 2.5 Sleeping Mat for £18.95 on Amazon. The price varies, sometimes for up to £30, but if you find it near £20, it’s a solid deal. I’ve used this sleeping mat on many wild camps, a lot of it being within 1hr drive around Edinburgh, Scotland. I’ve been using it […]
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Richard Feynman’s Letter to His Wife
(This’ll make real man cry) Chris Williamson reads Richard Feynman‘s love letter out loud on this YouTube Short video. I’ve listened to it a dozen times. Here’s the full letter. October 17, 1946 D’Arline, I adore you, sweetheart. I know how much you like to hear that, but I don’t only write it because you […]
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Oleksandr Usyk on His Ultimate Dream: “This is life. Life is great.”
Oleksandr Usyk is one of the greatest boxers of our time. Olympic gold medallist. Former Undisputed Cruiserweight Champion, now Unified Heavyweight World Champion. Undefeated with 21 wins, 14 by knockout. In the lead-up to his second fight with Daniel Dubois, Usyk was asked what he dreams about. His way of words is just amazing, it […]
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Websites Updates & Traffic Update: Q1 2025
I last made a blog post about my web traffic stats on 4th February 2025, and today I’m continuing with the sharing of my stats. This post is a summary of my web traffic performance for Q1 of 2025. My Work Since Last Update Since my last update, I’ve been very consistent with my content […]
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Northern Lights in Scotland – Twice in One Year
I managed to catch the Northern Lights twice in 2024. Both times were local near Edinburgh where I live, and it was just absolutely stunning. May 2024: Pentland Hills I was camping solo up in the Pentlands. Proper tent setup, quiet spot, facing north with a clear view over the city of Edinburgh. It’s my […]
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Websites Updates & Traffic Update: January 2025
Since my last post that I published on December 11th 2024, I’ve been rigorously updating content on my tech blog, as well as trying to get fresh new posts created. I’ve also been resolving errors found in Bing Webmaster Tools & Ahrefs. I have about 175 blog posts on my tech blog, and I have […]
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Average Rate of Daylight Change for UK
As we move into the new year, I got curious about how much daylight we gain each day and asked ChatGPT about it. Here’s what I learned about the average rate of daylight change in Edinburgh, Scotland, from January 8 to June 8, 2025. On average, we experience an increase of about 3.6 minutes of […]
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End-of-Year Reflections & 2025 Goals
The end of year is always a time where I’m able to get good break from work, and divert my focus to family, mostly involving quality time with my daughter. During this time I’m always super reflective of the year, and try conjure new goals I hope to achieve in the year ahead. In this […]
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My Websites Updates and Future Plans
Over the past few months, I’ve been diving deep into updating and improving both of my websites: peterwhyte.com (my personal blog) and peter-whyte.com (my SQL DBA blog). It’s been a rewarding project, and I’m excited to share some of the major updates and what you can expect going forward. Here’s an update on the work […]
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Review of the Chimera EV 500 Down Sleeping Bag
Two months ago, I made the switch from my 2kg reliable 4-season sleeping bag to the Chimera EV 500 Down Sleeping Bag. As an ultra-light camper, the weight and packability of my gear are always primary concerns. The Chimera EV 500, weighing in at just 1.1kg, presented itself as a perfect solution for my weight-saving […]