www.instagram.com/p/DPqz6z-kpB... day 1, done. 35km down, somewhere in the region of 1,965km to go...

www.instagram.com/p/DOxyys5EVy... The Cao Bang Loop Day 1 (250km training walk yo!) We have our launch on 3rd October at the Republic in Tay Ho, and we start on 11th October. As the Kandarian demons say: JOIN US

www.instagram.com/p/DOA-ea6EvIq/ How we got started for the VCW. 41 days out now!

We gots matching tats (of Blue Dragons, geddit?) from 1984 Tattoo Studio in the Old Quarter (37 Mã Mây). We can't say enough good things about these guys - excellent artwork, relaxed and fun vibe, the absolute perfect balance of professional & fun. Honestly so happy - thank you and see you again! 🐲

www.instagram.com/p/DNFwMLhR4ku/ This is why we're doing it. Please consider supporting Blue Dragon at give.bluedragon.org/fundraisers/... . Every $1 brings a girl 1km closer to home. You can make a life-changing difference for these kids and their families, and their communities

www.instagram.com/p/DMxJ67JR2Z... I've been away for a few days in Tam Coc and a true professional would upload all the missing IG reels but lookit. Here's a jumper load of faces from week whatever of the VCW last year. We'd just made it over the Hai Van pass and the rain was beginning to F off 😀

www.instagram.com/p/DMfBdDaSJmi/ throwback Thursday! #vietnam #stepsagainstslavery #walk

www.instagram.com/p/DMccp--RLi4/ Jake finally gets real, the poxie Hobbit. Bit of an unsatisfying deus ex machina when Gandalf the grey just gets yeeted back to Middle Earth IMHO. Anyone else expect Sam to tackle Gollum off the ledge at the end? Fuck it, let's have 14 endings. 💪 #stepsagainstslavery

www.instagram.com/p/DMZ3zy4ShuB/ 81 days to go - so we've made the best reel or story or whatever it's called on IG. You're welcome #poolbeg #godzilla #hiking

www.instagram.com/p/DMSJcysyuDI/ 84 days to go! I've really blown out my shoulder which is wonderful, as you can imagine. Mind you, I've recently discovered acupuncture - it's like MAGIC. Also not unlike magic is/are Lecka bars - tasty vegan goodness. They tend to go straight in my big stupid face!💚

www.instagram.com/p/DMPkq_xRUFL/ 85 days to go, and I've been practicing this face. You love it, shut up. #weeeee #hashtag #hiking 🩲

www.instagram.com/p/DMM_2xZx4So/ 86 days to go - here's what happened week 3 of the VCW (Hanoi - HCMC, '23-'24) Rock solid public nudity too #stepsagainstslavery #memories #publicnudity

www.instagram.com/p/DMKbG1GygU5/ 88 days out! I was out on the Ham Lon trail, looking fairly rugged. Last night I hosted the quiz in the Snug, so thanks a million to everyone who came out - another one soon, courtesy of Torpedo and the crew in Hanoi's best Irish bar #charity #stepsagainstslavery ❤️

www.instagram.com/p/DMH2VjExA80/ Jake shares some of his training routine. He obviously shared his shirt and razor and didn't get either of them back. Bro's in India and is making his reels from the inside of a jail cell apparently #freejake #50%offJake #toodamnJake #charity 🙂

www.instagram.com/p/DMFRejSoFwq/ This is Vi, co-CEO of bsky.app/profile/blue..., and living proof that human trafficking is a problem that CAN be solved, and when it is, the world will be a better place for all of us. #charity #walk #july ❤️

www.instagram.com/p/DMCsvOmxB5E/ 90 days to go! Unss unss unss! We're being hosted by the one and only Torpedo down The Snug for a music quiz this Wednesday (in aid of Blue Dragon). Get yissers hoops down there cos the answer to every question is "David Bowie"! #thinwhiteduke #charitywalk

www.instagram.com/p/DMAH7mHyiM... 91 days to go 😬 - A sweet post from Jake to his folks, two incredible individuals whose wonderful son is a testament to their characters. Hey Bud, tell Jake he's a c*nt! #stepsagainstslavery #thruhike #vietnam

www.instagram.com/p/DL9jKaQx0h9/ Ah Jake that's lovely. Must fight the urge to say something cynical... We're 93(?) days out from launch and the buzz is building. This week alone we've had the Irish embassies in Vietnam and Thailand step up, as well as 2 new sponsors: Pyramid Logistics and iVegan! ❤️

www.instagram.com/p/DL6-RP1x9TQ/ I particularly like the moxie of the kid in the red top, giving us the middle finger. After we filmed, we saw what he had done and I went straight back to show him what happens when you 'meet a stranger in the Alps'. He kicked the shit out of me. #nolimits #charity

www.instagram.com/p/DL4ZhifSly... 94 days to go! Jake's off in India faffin' about, and here's evidence of said fafferage - looks spectacular, in fairness. We just got some great news today about a sponsor, more anon... Things are very much "coming up Milhouse"! #stepsagainstslavery #charity #india

www.instagram.com/p/DL10wYuoYg7/ We're 95 days out so here's my "before" pic... "after" will be up around October 9 (We begin on October 11, so get down to the Opera house if you're in Hanoi - first stop is the Republic in Tay Ho for breakfast and beers!) #stepsagainstslavery #trainingsdayone

www.instagram.com/p/DLzP9DXRsx... What if it was your child? Please consider supporting bsky.app/profile/blue... and the extraordinary work they do. Help bring someone home today

www.instagram.com/p/DLwrLtmxe9T/ 97 days til launch! Here's a throwback to just before the Hanoi-HCMC walk last year - professional as always! Big thanks to our producer William "I'm not your producer, seriously, now, lads" Hamilton for everything he did (and for being a generally awesome guy) 👌🤟🤜🤛👊

www.instagram.com/reel/DLuGVWC... 98bdays to go... Sponsor Spotlight Saturday: shout-out to out amazing ambassador and the crew in the Irish embassy here in Vietnam! They supported us every step of the way last time and have our backs again... More tomorrow 💕

www.instagram.com/reel/DLrhgat... 99 days to go! We're getting a huge amount of support mad we're knocked out by how supportive everyone is. We're also locking in people along our route doing positive work so if you know anyone please let us know!

www.instagram.com/p/DLo8vY6RBId/ We're delighted to officially announce our next endeavour: Steps Against Slavery, in support of bsky.app/profile/blue... . We also just had some great news from the Irish embassy, so a huge thank you to Irish ambassador Deirdre Ní Fhallúin!

www.instagram.com/p/DDGfa8FSgXc/ week 6! We are rampin up prep for September atm, and some of te letters on my keyboard arent workin so eres tis, wit no furter ado (ffs)

www.instagram.com/reel/DBBQg94... Week 5! We make it to Hue, Jake knocks himself out (well someone had to), a mate comes along for a few days, and we meet a gaggle of awesome Danes. Finally, we get some respite from the rain and immediately get sunburnt

www.instagram.com/reel/DA7tD7b... Week 4, Christmas and New Year 2024. It was wet... Still, I personally preferred it to the scorching heat which was to come soon enough...

@zoerosenberg.bsky.social Facing up to 5.5 years in prison for saving lives is absolute injustice. Your activism is powerful. #govegan #animalrights www.directactioneverywhere.com/dxe-in-the-n...

NUDITY 🍑 - www.instagram.com/reel/DA63peb... "How you feelin'?" - "Fucked!... Can I say 'fucked'?" Week three was tough as the heavens opened and seemingly forgot how to close. Luckily Jake's pants fell off and there was no scarcity of coffee nor beer. So that was fun!

www.instagram.com/reel/C_nbd03... Here's a reel from week 1, a year ago. More anon!

One year ago today Jake and I left Hanoi and started towards HCMC. It's a cliche, but time flies. Make the most of it, be kind, and fill your life with love; that's what we learned. An enormous and profound 'thank you' to the thousands of people who supported us. ❤️‍🔥 Let's make 2025 incredible!