Showing posts with label adventure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label adventure. Show all posts

Thursday, 11 February 2021

Adventure Songs To Listen To When Traveling

It is amazing how traveling to new places can be when listening to adventure songs. They create a conducive environment that makes the whole journey interesting and memorable. Also, adventure songs increase your zeal to explore new places. Here are some recommended adventure songs you can add to your travel playlist.

Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen

Born to Run has a darker meaning to it than it may seem. The lyrics combine rebellion and determination. Springsteen’s voice has a throaty passion that brings the song to life. When listening to this song, you are inspired to explore new places. As the name suggests, listening to ‘’Born to Run’’ when on a voyage, will allow you to arrive in style and with an adventurous spirit. You can head over to Ovymedia and create an account to get access to this song.

Truckin – Jerry Garcia

The wonderful performance by Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, and Robert Hunter can turn the misfortunes you encounter on the road into normal life challenges. Go to Ovymedia and download this song to enjoy a memorable trip.

Graceland - Paul Simon

Road trips are meant to be a moment of relaxation and meditation. In ‘’Graceland’’, Paul takes listeners on a journey to Graceland with his adorable son. This is after he has divorced his wife, Carrie Fisher, after having an unsuccessful marriage. The song unravels a series of emotions and adventures on the road.

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Have an Exhilarating Travel Experience with These Adventure eBooks

Reading adventure eBooks can be revitalizing. It's the best way to disconnect and relax while having a good time. Here are some of the best page-turning eBooks that will take you on exciting adventures.

The Push - Ashley Audrain

Originally published January 5, 2021, this eBook tells the story about a woman whose motherhood experience is different from what she hoped for. Blythe wants to create a deep bond with her mom before she delivers her daughter. When she successfully provides Violet, she is convinced that something is not right with her girl. Blythe develops a series of mental disturbances that will make you question her sanity. Want to know what will happen next? Get this eBook at Ovymedia.

Miguel de Cervantes - Don Quixote

This eBook tells the story of Alonso Quixano, a middle-aged who is obsessed with chivalric books. He decides to become a knight-errant when he begins his journey to find a faithful squire. Find out more about this story by getting this eBook at Ovymedia.

The Magic Mirror - Susan Hill Long

The Magic Mirror follows the story of Maggie, a young girl who endures several hardships. She has a crooked leg, which leaves her doubting whether she will find herself a husband. One day, Maggie looks in a magic mirror and sees her father. She then sets off on a quest to find her father.

If you are interested in reading adventure eBooks, please visit Ovymedia.

Wednesday, 20 January 2021

From radio to stage and screen – five facts about His Dark Materials

The second season of His Dark Materials hit screens in late 2020 with a third and final series already commissioned. The TV adaptation of the popular series of adventure books has proved a hit with audiences, but this isn’t the first time adapted.

Here are some interesting facts about the various versions of His Dark Materials.

1. His Dark Materials is based on a trilogy of books by the same name by author Philip Pullman. The books are The Golden Compass (also known as Northern Lights outside the US), The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass. The books were released between 1995 and 2000.

2. The books were first adapted into a radio play broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in the UK in 2003, starring Terence Stamp. Irish radio broadcaster RTÉ produced a radio play of Northern Lights in 2003.

3. A theatrical production of the books debuted in December 2003. The two-part six-hour play was produced at the Royal National Theatre and starred well-known actors Timothy Dalton, Dominic Cooper and Patricia Hodge. It received rave reviews and toured throughout the UK and abroad.

4. The 2008 movie adaptation of the Golden Compass opened to mixed reviews and underperformed expectations, and plans for the film version of the remaining two books in the trilogy were scrapped. The movie starred Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman and was criticized for playing down Pullman’s original text’s religious themes.

5. The first season of the long-awaited TV version of the books debuted on HBO in the US and BBC in the UK in November 2019. Dafne Keen plays the part of Lyra, and the show also stars James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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Wednesday, 2 December 2020

Get Ready for An Exhilarating Adventure With These 3 Books

The popularity of adventure books is growing every day. These books signify creativity and entertainment. Here are three adventure books that are likely to blow your mind.

The Emerald Mile

Originally published on May 7, 2013, The Emerald Mile tells a storyline about the Colorado River that flooded back in the year 1983. The floods were the biggest ever to be recorded. It was as a result of rising temperatures, causing the snowpack to melt at once. The engineers released excess water into a river stream. One of them went on an expedition on the river but he is unconcerned about the fame that comes with it.

The Greatest Adventure of All Time

The book follows a 14-year-old girl called Val who returns home only to find that the time machine has arrived. She can see the machine that her father created, but her father is not in it. Val decides to use the machine to bring her father back home. She goes on the quest with her three siblings. They encounter Jesus and other impressive things in their quest. The adventure continues and Val ends up experiencing the perfect love that she has been yearning for.

Black Stallion - Walter Farley

The book is about the story of a horse and a young boy who went on an adventure on a ship. The ship gets wrecked and Alac Ramsay and the stallion are the only remaining survivors of the fatal incident. The two end up bonding and remain strong throughout their entire journey.

If you are looking for books that will make you want to go on an adventure, be sure to check out Ovymedia.com.

Monday, 2 March 2020

Dive into an adventure or two with these box sets

There is something about a great adventure which gives you the taste for action and leaves you wanting more. If like ploughing through tales of adventure, action and high stakes situations, then you might need to dive into a boxset or two to make sure you get your fix. Here are a couple of adventure boxsets worth checking out.


The Gage Finley Adventures by JD Dudycha

Salvaging treasure from the bottom of the sea is Gage Findlay’s whole life. As an experienced diver, he knows the deep watery depths better than anyone, but finding treasure is just the start of his adventure. What started as a noble quest has turned into a cut-throat adventure in which Gage life and livelihood are suddenly under threat.


Across three books, Dudycha tells many gripping and absorbing tales with have echoes of classic sea adventures

The David Rivers Series by Jason Kasper

David Rivers appears to be following a well-worn path of former military man turned private muscle for hire. After leaving his life as an Army Ranger behind Rivers is now employed by the handler, a ruthless yet mysterious criminal boss.


Over the course of the three books, Rivers comes to slowly realize just how ruthless his boss is and how dangerous it is working for him. In the three action-packed books, Rivers finds himself traveling around the world carrying out his boss’s orders, seeking vengeance and drawing on all his military experience and skills to get out any number of tight spots.

Thrilling and breathtaking, the David Rivers series has drawn comparisons with Jack Reacher and Jason Bourne such is the unrelenting action and the layered storylines.

For more tales of action and adventure check out the book at www.ovymedia.com.

Wednesday, 19 February 2020

7 awesome travel hacks and tips

If you love travelling but need a little help with the planning, here are a few travel tips and tricks that will have you getting up and going in no time.

Look for cheap flights

Look for flights at least three weeks in advance since ticket prices tend to go up a few weeks before your departure date. Also be careful when flying on budget airlines as they tend to charge additional fees for carry ons and don’t offer any free snacks or drinks.


Choose a great suitcase

A great suitcase is essential for travelling. One that is organized will help keep your stress levels at bay and should leave plenty of room for your souvenirs. Just choose something that suits your personal style and has plenty of handy compartments.

Buy packing cubes

Packing cubes allow you to separate your items into different categories - from toiletries to clothes to shoes. They will allow you to find your items quickly and easily.


Pack a small duffle bag in your suitcase

Why not pack a small duffle bag to bring back all the extra items you bought on holidays? Choose a duffle bag that is small enough to be used as a carry on and don’t put anything in it which could be flagged by security, such as liquids.

Get to know your destination on a food tour

You can learn a lot about your destination by taking part in a food tour - from the people to the city and the culture. Go on and indulge with some good food and explore at the same time.

Check with your cell phone provider for international roaming

Call your cell phone provider and see if they have plans that will allow you to use your domestic data plan for a set fee. Be sure to check that the country you are visiting is supported by your provider, too. Mostly all major cell phone carriers offer international plans.


Pack a water bottle with a filter

If you are concerned about the drinking water where you are going, then why not pack a water bottle with a built-in filter? That way you can fill up on water wherever you are and give you peace of mind while quenching your thirst.

For more great travel-related content, check out www.ovymedia.com.

Tuesday, 4 February 2020

Dive into an adventure or two with these box sets

There is something about a great adventure which gives you the taste for action and leaves you wanting more. If like ploughing through tales of adventure, action and high stakes situations, then you might need to dive into a boxset or two to make sure you get your fix. Here are a couple of adventure boxsets worth checking out.


The Gage Finley Adventures by JD Dudycha

Salvaging treasure from the bottom of the sea is Gage Findlay’s whole life. As an experienced diver, he knows the deep watery depths better than anyone, but finding treasure is just the start of his adventure. What started as a noble quest has turned into a cut-throat adventure in which Gage life and livelihood are suddenly under threat.

Across three books, Dudycha tells many gripping and absorbing tales with have echoes of classic sea adventures


The David Rivers Series by Jason Kasper

David Rivers appears to be following a well-worn path of former military man turned private muscle for hire. After leaving his life as an Army Ranger behind Rivers is now employed by the handler, a ruthless yet mysterious criminal boss.

Over the course of the three books, Rivers comes to slowly realize just how ruthless his boss is and how dangerous it is working for him. In the three action-packed books, Rivers finds himself traveling around the world carrying out his boss’s orders, seeking vengeance and drawing on all his military experience and skills to get out any number of tight spots.


Thrilling and breathtaking, the David Rivers series has drawn comparisons with Jack Reacher and Jason Bourne such is the unrelenting action and the layered storylines.

For more tales of action and adventure check out the book at www.ovymedia.com.

Sunday, 5 May 2019

The Secret Seven and why they hold the keys to kids adventures

When it comes to detective books for kids, there are quite a few to choose from, but Enid Blyton’s detective club, the Secret Seven, is one that really does have it all. From the innocence of childhood to rip-roaring adventures that inspired many to go on adventures of their own, here’s why the Secret Seven books hold the keys to kids adventures.


The danger

Every book saw a different mystery unfold and dangers came with the mysteries too. There wasn’t a moment when they children could skip through their adventures without a care in the world, but the perils they faced seemed to make the adventures even more appealing.


The Picnics

Whenever the Seven were on a case, there always seemed to be a picnic involved. In fact, there was no way that you could solve a mystery without going on a picnic. They always took plenty of food and had a merry time, no matter what mystery they were trying to figure out.

The Shed

Not only was the Shed the clubhouse for the Secret Seven, it was their mystery solving headquarters where they were safe from all the dangers that went on outside. It was a base to work from and somewhere that was theirs.


They Always Came Home

One of the key things about an adventure story is the end where everything is tied up neatly and the heroes get to go home again. In the Secret Seven, even if they were in life-threatening peril at one time or another, they all managed to make it back home to their waiting families.

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Tuesday, 30 April 2019

Classic adventure novels which every kid should read

Adventure books these days seem to have to contain lots of magic or some sort of supernatural creature to draw young readers in. However, great writing, engaging characters and some breathtaking action are enough to keep readers of all ages entertained.

Here are some classic adventure books which young riders should be encouraged to rediscover.
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson



Jim Hawkins can’t begin to imagine what kind of adventure he is in for when he first sees the Old Buccaneer. This is a classic tale which draws on the kind of make-believe play kids get up to in their younger years – pirates, swords, buried treasure and walking the plank. A must read for any kid – at any age.



The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas

Suave, daring and expert swordsmen, the Musketeers Porthos, Athos and Aramis encounter young upstart d’Artagnan and a swashbuckling duel ensues. A classic tale of good versus evil, experience versus the exuberance of youth and well plotted lesson in loyalty and unity. The Three Musketeers has seen countless reworkings and adaptations, but the original novel by Dumas is great to get lost in and provides more than enough thrills and spills for young readers.


The Call of The Wild by Jack London

A tale which plots the descent in wild and feral behavior of the previously domesticated dog Buck, Jack London’s classic tale is a salient portrayal of what can happen to anyone – man or beast – if they are removed from their comfortable environment. At times brutal and heartbreaking, The Call Of The Wild has an underlying coming-of-age thread running throughout.

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