A WEEKEND IN THE VALLEYS
The Valleys – the sausage shaped hilly bit between the Brecon Beacons and the M4 in South Wales – is now even easier to get to thanks to the removal of the Severn Bridge toll. At just half-an-hour from Cardiff, … Continued
SIX REASONS I SWIM ONCE A WEEK
I might be an outdoors enthusiast, someone who finds joy in being outside in nature, but there is a lot to be said for a good old indoor swim to start the week off right. I make an effort to … Continued
VANLIFE DREAM VS REALITY | MY CAMPERVAN WISH LIST
One of the reasons I was so keen to sleep in a campervan this year (you’ve read my 38 Things for 38 Years list by now, haven’t you?), was to solidify my childhood longing to travel in a van, either … Continued
REVIEW | TEVA HURRICANE XLT2 HIKING SANDALS
Anyone who likes to do a lot of exploring on holiday knows that a bog-standard pair of flip flops or sandals won’t cut it – your feet just won’t thank you. A pair of hiking sandals is an excellent option … Continued
BOOK REVIEW | THINKING ON MY FEET, KATE HUMBLE
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
REVIEW | EXOTOGG THERMAL TABARD
I was introduced to the Exotogg along with a host of other bikers at the Overland Event last year. An air-insulated bodywarmer, it is made for outdoor enthusiasts who want to pack light and be prepared for any season. An … Continued
A MEMORY FILLED CAMPERVAN ROAD TRIP WITH GOBOONY
When I was a child, the family at the bottom of the street had a beautiful old VW campervan that they used all summer to go on adventures around the UK and further afield. One summer when I was about … Continued
USEFUL (AND NOT SO USEFUL) CAMPING GADGETS
Earlier this year I headed up to the NEC at Birmingham for the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show, which was five halls full of new season tents, motor homes and caravans of all shapes and sizes. I spent a lot … Continued
MY GETOUTSIDE YEAR 2018
One of the presentations we had during the GetOutside meetup last week was all about the huge variety of outdoors activities and adventures that the family of Champions got up to over the last year. And what an amazing array … Continued
TIME TO GETOUTSIDE IN 2019
There is something very special about spending time with likeminded people, who inspire and motivate you to strive for your best, lift you up and make you feel both normal and special at the same time. That’s exactly how I … Continued