Author: Peter Whyte
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How to Defend Against Midges While Hiking
Nothing ruins a perfect Highland evening faster than a swarm of midges. These tiny biting insects are infamous in Scotland (and parts of Canada too). On their own they’re harmless, but in swarms they can turn a campsite into pure misery. Midges thrive in damp, still air, and in Scotland, that can mean almost anywhere. From…
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Best Lightweight Camp Slippers? IBlueLover Down-Filled Review
These lightweight camping slippers quickly became one of my favourite bits of camp gear after long days on the trail. After a long day hiking, it’s the small comforts that matter, and these camp slippers quickly become essential. They make the transition from hiking boots to camp effortless, no laces, no fuss, just instant comfort when…
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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 since…
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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 like…
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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 hits…
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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 and…
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Northern Lights in Scotland – Twice in One Year
In 2024, I was fortunate enough to witness the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) twice right near my home in Edinburgh. These weren’t distant bucket-list trips to the Arctic – they were local adventures in familiar spots, made extraordinary by one of the strongest solar maximums in over a decade. The displays were nothing short of breathtaking.…
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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 been…
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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 daylight…
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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 post,…