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.
Ah Christmas time. The perfect opportunity to put on your pyjamas, eat takeaway food, and sit in front of rubbish movies on a Saturday night. Well, yes. But also no… it’s also an excellent time make the most of the … Continued
Ever need inspiration for a road trip, day out, or even a whole holiday? These three maps from Marvellous Maps will have you covered for the whole of the coming year and probably the rest of your life – literally … Continued
Ask any lady who loves to spend time outdoors what trousers she wears, and the likelihood is that she has at least one pair of the Craghoppers Kiwi Pro Stretch hiking trousers. I’ve had mine for years now, currently switching … Continued
Last day! The One Hour Outside Challenge for November is all but finished. How has it been for you? Dare I ask if you managed to spend at least one hour outside every single day this month? Was November your … Continued
I’m in my home office watching the weather. It’s pants. It’s gone dark even though it’s the middle of the afternoon, the rain is lashing down, the wind is rattling everything that might make any kind of noise. Some people … Continued
I love visiting London. Which may sound a bit strange coming from a countryside and hiking loving outdoorsy person like me, but I really do enjoy a short break in the big smoke – it’s such a great place to … Continued
There are two primary reasons to don a wetsuit. One is that you enjoy the water but don’t enjoy the cold; wetsuits provide thermal insulation. Another is that you are looking for a teeny bit of help with buoyancy; wetsuits … Continued
With just one week left to go, how is your One Hour Outside Challenge going? Are you managing to spend one hour outside every day? Finding it easy? Enjoying it? Or has November put you off completely and you’re already … Continued
Over the last few months, the idea of using less single use plastic has become much more mainstream than it has been over recent years. We have people like Lizzie Car, the Meek Family, and of course, David Attenborough, to … Continued
This time of year comes with an expectation and desire for giving. We can use this opportunity to bestow on our loved ones things that they need or just might like, practical things, pretty things and fun things. That’s all … Continued