We should be outside, beyond the walls, where we can smell, feel, hear, and touch the real world. At least for a little bit of time each day. For me, the outdoors is for everything from hiking adventures, camping trips, big views, local walks, running errands, and the smallest connections with nature. Find out more about One Hour Outside.
Have you seen this new scratch map by Maps International? This A3 map of the UK features scenic areas such as National Parks and AONBS, and is a very beautiful and welcome addition to our home office wall. The Great … Continued
November is a notoriously cold, dark and damp month. The position of November in the Gregorian calendar means that those of us here in the UK get short days, dark mornings and evenings, often poor – wet and windy – … Continued
My Osprey Tempest 20l is an absolutely fabulous day pack. I’ve had it since summer 2014, and have used it (and abused it) very regularly since then. It’s my go-to pack for day hikes, for cycling, and even for the … Continued
What do you wear on your feet when you are camping? Do you have camp shoes? A dedicated pair, or just a pair of trainers you think are camp worthy? I’m one of these people who loves having exactly the … Continued
One of the things I try to do here on Splodz Blogz in my desire to encourage you to spend lots of time outside, is to help you choose the right outdoor gear for you. I’ve written posts on best … Continued
Time for a new Currently Loving post here on Splodz Blogz. The idea of these is to feature the things I am particularly enjoying right now, in a “here are some cool things I’m enjoying” kind of way. Some are … Continued
How long should trainers last? 1000 miles? 500? 300? Maybe it depends on the terrain, your gait, or other factors? Or if you’re running or walking? This is a question I’ve been asking myself recently, as my Haglofs Gram Trail … Continued
Back in October last year I was invited to join my lovely friend Chelsea and a couple of other friends for a weekend hiking adventure in North Wales. Chelsea was keen to walk the Brenig Way, a 32 mile route … Continued
I’ve had the pleasure of working with KEEN for a number of years, and absolutely love it when they send me something new to try out. This time around it is their new season Terradora II Open Toe Sandals, which … Continued
My Currently Loving posts feature an eclectic mix of bits and bobs to wear, to read, to eat, to use, and to do. This list includes things I am particularly enjoying right now. Some are brand new, while others are … Continued