CELEBRATING 2019 IN 12 PHOTOS | MY YEAR IN REVIEW
I love a “year in review” type post, and find myself writing something along those lines each year. The end of the year naturally lends itself to reflection, an obvious opportunity to look back and recall some of the good … Continued
SPLODZ BLOGZ CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2019
How has your December been? Something of a blur? Even more stressful than last year? It seems to be a tradition that we should hit Christmas Day with a sigh of relief and a slightly stressed out demeanor. The list … Continued
GETTING THE RIGHT PAIR | BOOT FITTING AT COTSWOLD OUTDOOR
Choosing the right hiking boots is not always easy. The market is completely saturated with different styles, shapes, materials, colours, membranes, soles, and everything else. And let’s face it, it’s a decision you only really want to have to make … Continued
A DIGITAL DECLUTTER
The world we live in today is as much online as it is in person. Not only are we busy rushing around at home and work, wearing ourselves our physically, but we’re also busy people in our digital realm. Research … Continued
SEVEN JUMPERS TO KEEP YOU COSY THIS WINTER
Jumpers are one of the best things about winter. I love to feel warm and cosy, and enjoy rugging up whether it be for a day in the office, for a day exploring the countryside, or an evening in front … Continued
AD | KEEPING FIT OUTDOORS – THE WATER SPORTS EDITION
It’s no secret that I love being outside and hate being in the gym. I haven’t actually been to a gym for a good few years, not since I stopped going to CrossFit a while back, much preferring to get … Continued
24 HOURS ON A FERRY | WITH TIPS FOR BIKERS
Earlier this year we spent two weeks road tripping our way around Spain. We rode nearly 2,500 miles and enjoyed exploring Spain’s mountains, deserts and rural villages. In the interests of seeing as much of Spain as we could in … Continued
FILMS TO INSPIRE YOUR OUTDOORS
Tis the season for rubbish Christmas movies… back to back on the telly box. I admit it, I’ve been drawn in, watching romcoms and silly comedies galore instead of doing anything particularly productive already this year. But the problem with … Continued
ADVENTURE DREAMING AT THE OVERLAND EVENT 2019
I wholeheartedly believe that life is all about the journey. And so one of the things I love to do is spend time with those who make the most of their journey by taking things I do as hobbies to … Continued
DREAM BIG, A LEJOG STORY
On 20th June 2019 Mel Nicholls broke the world record for handcycling the length of Britain. Dream Big is the story of that journey , and I had the pleasure of seeing it at a special screening at Hartpury University … Continued