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
GO APE | MALLARDS PIKE, FOREST OF DEAN
Towards the back end of last year, my friends at Go Ape sent me a moving present in the form of a voucher for a Tree Top Adventure at my new local Go Ape course – the one at Mallards … Continued
CURRENTLY LOVING | MARCH 2019
My regular Currently Loving feature here on Splodz Blogz is an eclectic mix of bits and bobs to wear, to read, to eat, to use, and to do. They are all things I am particularly enjoying at the moment, normally … Continued
FIVE VIEWS NOT TO MISS IN GRAN CANARIA
With an average annual temperature of 24 degrees, generally not falling below 20 Celsius even in the middle of winter, Gran Canaria is a very popular holiday destination for those of us living in cold Great Britain and the rest … Continued