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MAKING FIRE WITH STICKS. HOW HARD CAN IT BE?
A bow drill looks simple until it’s in your hands. Real footage from Pulau Ubin reveals why friction fire demands technique, materials and practice.
NO LIGHTER. NO MATCHES. NO SHORTCUTS.
A log became a stove, lunch was cooked over real fire, and bow drills proved that smoke is only the beginning. Inside No Lighter Club on Pulau Ubin.
A FERRO ROD IS JUST THE BEGINNING.
From your first ferro-rod spark to functional builds, friction fire and field application, here is how Beyond Expeditions’ three-level survival programme on Pulau Ubin actually progresses.
THE BASICS ARE ONLY BASIC UNTIL YOU HAVE TO DO THEM.
Eight people arrived on Pulau Ubin with very different levels of outdoor experience. Five hours later, fire, wood, rope and outdoor cooking had started making a lot more sense.
Nine People. 40 Points. Two Hours to Hold the Fort: Citadel Securities at Fort Serapong
Nine people. Forty points. Two hours. No opposing team. See how Citadel Securities took on a continuous Fort Serapong mission where every decision carried forward into the next challenge.
Real Tools, Real Fire, Real Family Time: A Private Bushcraft Day on Pulau Ubin
An international family came to Pulau Ubin looking for something hands-on. What followed involved real tools, stubborn fires, outdoor cooking and parents who quickly discovered they were not there just to watch.
[Level 1] Survival Workshop Singapore: Fire, Woodcraft, Knots & Outdoor Cooking on Pulau Ubin
New to the wild? Our Level 1 workshop covers the survival essentials, from fire-starting to shelter, in a fun, hands-on introduction.
Three Kids, One Fire, No Screens: A Private Family Survival Day on Pulau Ubin
A family of five swapped screens for ferro rods, saws and a shelter of their own making during a private survival day on Pulau Ubin.
Your Team Isn’t Outdoorsy? Good. That’s Where the Team Building Starts.
A corporate team in Singapore told us upfront that most of them preferred air-conditioning and had very different fitness levels and outdoor experience. Here is how we designed an outdoor team bonding day where different strengths gave everyone a role.
Galderma Incentive Team Bonding in Singapore: Outdoor Connection Beyond the Ballroom
As part of Galderma’s 220-pax incentive programme in Singapore, Beyond Expeditions hosted a hands-on outdoor team bonding experience built around fire-craft, teamwork, and shared adventure beyond the ballroom.
NORDEN Global Team Bonding in Singapore: A Fort Serapong Field Mission for an International Team
When NORDEN’s global maritime team gathered in Singapore, Beyond Expeditions ran a Fort Serapong field mission built around trust, communication and heritage challenge — a corporate team bonding experience beyond the ballroom.
The Best Review Is When a Client Comes Back: GIC at Fort Serapong
When a major organisation comes back for a second experience, that says more than any testimonial could. GIC Singapore returned to Beyond Expeditions — this time bringing 72 employees to Fort Serapong for an immersive outdoor corporate team bonding challenge. Here’s how it unfolded.
A Different Kind of Bachelor Party: A Day of Fire, Wood and Friendship on Pulau Ubin
A different kind of bachelor party in Singapore — fire, wood, food, friendship, and a private bushcraft adventure on Pulau Ubin with Beyond Expeditions.
Our Team Conquered Bhutan's High-Altitude Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek (4,520m) with the Ultimate Outdoor Gear; Guess Which Brand Powered Our Adventure?
Our team took on Bhutan’s high-altitude Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek at 4,520m, and the right outdoor gear made all the difference on the coldest trails.
A LivActiv-Powered Visual Journey Through BL8
A photo journey through Beyond Limits 8, our charity expedition where every step supports a cause. Featuring the BL8 participants and the BE Bhutan team.
BEYOND LIMITS 10 | SNOW LEOPARD TREK — A TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY THROUGH BHUTAN FOR CANCER AWARENESS, CONNECTION AND COURAGE (27 NOV – 6 DEC 2025)
Join Beyond Limits 10, our Jomolhari Snow Leopard Trek through Bhutan from 27 Nov to 6 Dec 2025, walking for cancer awareness, connection and courage.
Journey through Madagascar’s Majestic Canyons and Enchanting Baobab-Laden Landscapes: A Life-Changing Trek for Adventure and Supporting Children’s Education, 2nd - 12th June 2025!
Trek through Madagascar’s baobab forests and canyons from 2 to 13 June 2025, an adventure that also supports children’s education on the island.
The warmth of Kyrgyzstan – through the eyes of A BEYOND EXpeditions local guide
Get to know Kyrgyzstan through the eyes of 2 Beyond Expeditions guides.
Sisters on the Silk Road, An Insightful & Personal Dialogue
Two sisters, one Silk Road journey, two very different perspectives on the same adventure across Central Asia. Here is their story.
Kyrgyzstan vs. Kazakhstan: A Winter vs. Summer Adventure?
Kyrgyzstan or Kazakhstan? Our guide compares both Central Asian destinations to help you choose the right adventure for your next trip.