I can’t actually believe I’ve been to Kazakhstan. I had been nervously apprehensive about the trip in the days leading up to it. I flew from Heathrow to Moscow. Then raced through the airport to make my connecting flight as we landed late only to find the next flight delayed so I just people watched. The Russians are a serious lot; there is no smiling upon making eye contact, no awareness of personal space, no stranger politeness and limited helpfulness. I soon learnt though than on a one to one basis once you’ve been introduced they are friendly and do smile!

Des McManus - Komfuel Co-Founder finishes the 34th Marathon Des Sables in Style. Read the race report in full.

MDS 2019 'Highway to Hell' Our very own CoFounder Des takes part in the Marathon Des Sables in Morocco next week. Marathon des Sables, or MdS, is a six-day, 251 km (156 mi) Ultra Marathon which is approximately the distance of six regular marathons. The longest single stage is 91 km (57 mi) long. This race is completed totally self-supportive in...