I just can’t stop thinking about Walking by Erling Kagge. It’s one of those books that has quite simply taken my thoughts and welded itself to them. It was quite unexpected. I read it because an internet search for “good … Continued
My bookshelf is full of walking guides and adventure inspiration. Whether they be complications of walks based on geographical area, specific features such as walks up hills or by the coast, or particular long-distance trails, I find surrounding myself with … Continued
Patricia Schulz’s 1000 Places to See Before You Die is one of those iconic titles that is designed to whet your travel appetite and encourage you to see the world in all its beauty. I love books like this, full … Continued
One thing that always gets me excited is when a friend has a book published. As someone who’s not in the published author gang (yet… maybe one day), I genuinely love it when someone I know sees their work in … Continued
Everest England, the new book by television presenter, vicar and environmentalist Peter Owen Jones, is billed as a unique hill walking guide for ordinary people who wish to embark on their very own Everest in the English countryside. In this … Continued
Kate Humble is best known for presenting wildlife and science programmes on the tellybox such as Animal Park and Springwatch (and Top Gear, of course). She comes across as an always-smiling jolly person who loves wildlife and nature and all … Continued
Turning Left Around the World is a story of David and Helene’s round-the-world voyage – in style. This isn’t just any journey. The couple celebrated retirement by taking “53 flights, 30 trains, 8 boats, 3 cruise ships, 1 light aircraft, … Continued
Sian Anna Lewis is a fellow blogger and writer who just wants to be outside. Her first book, The Girl Outdoors, is her blog in paper form; pages and pages of adventure ideas and advice, including everything from full scale … Continued
Jen and Sim Benson, who happen to be fellow GetOutside Champions and as such I consider to be friends of mine, are prolific authors. They pile their energy into writing books designed to inspire and motivate you to spend more … Continued
How to Eat Loads and Stay Slim is the second book by author Peter Jones – you may remember him from such blog posts as How To Do Everything AND Be Happy, a self-help book designed to help you change … Continued