Illuminate at The Blue Pool is a magical after‑dark winter wander filled with colour, wonder and woodland light, perfect for a joyful One Hour Outside. There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when you make an effort to step … Continued
This month’s journal is a reflection on proactive grief – choosing movement, connection, and small joys to live alongside loss. And how I’ve been doing that. It’s the start of October, and the air is shifting. Okay, I’ll say it… … Continued
A weekly blog-style episode featuring a motorcycle ride out, a long weekend at Center Parcs, and a weekend in London. Oh, and taking a tumble and hurting my rib… Welcome to another weekly blog episode – except, of course, … Continued
A quick guide to some of my favourite ways to spend time outside in London. Large cities may not be a normal place to go to find fun ways to spend time outside, but when I’m on a city break, … Continued
Getting outside by riding roller coasters at UK theme park Thorpe Park. An honest review. On the last day of September, my husband and I spent a day at Thorpe Park, thanks to some complimentary tickets from Merlin. As a … Continued
In this weekly blog episode: The weather, spending a couple of days exploring the Test Valley, my first camp of the year, week one of National Walking Month, and some family history in North Baddesley. I read this weekend that … Continued
In this weekly blog episode, let’s talk celebrating Easter – including hot cross buns and Easter eggs, and a picnic and walk with friends and family. I have to ask: What is all this talk of Easter baskets? Is that … Continued
After publishing my original list of fifty things to do outside in summer back in May 2017, and just like my autumn version, it’s been one of my most-viewed posts since then. Well it’s time for a spruce up; here’s … Continued
The main feature of this weekly blog episode should have been a trip over to Wales for a night of guided stargazing. Alas, the British weather had other ideas. After we got so much joy from seeing the stars in … Continued
After publishing my list of fifty things to do outside in November 2016, it’s been one of my most-viewed posts at this time of year. A few years on, it’s time for a spruce up. So, here’s a refreshed version … Continued