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.
A weekly blog episode featuring the first week of 2025 – my New Year tradition, a wild hike in Wales, and my 2025 bingo card. Happy New Year! Can you believe we’ve already had the first week of 2025?! Time … Continued
My 2024 in 12 photos is an opportunity to look back over the last 12 months and remember some of the really good times. The end of December doesn’t have to signal any kind of evaluation of life lived. We … Continued
The Splodz Blogz Christmas Message 2024 “I believe that one fine day, that the power of love will rise above the love of power.” This lyric is from the song I Believe That One Fine Day by Alison Burns. It’s … Continued
In case you are still looking for some suggestions, here are a few gift ideas for outdoor lovers. For my annual gift ideas for outdoor lovers list this year, I’ve tried to curate a short list a few thoughtful and … 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
November was my One Hour Outside challenge month, a personal and open-to-all quest to spend at least an hour outside every day, come rain or shine. Spending time outside has countless benefits for our mental and physical health. It boosts … Continued
This blog post listing another four hills to climb near Cheltenham, also features my regular collaboration with adidas. Being right on the edge of the Cotswolds, you don’t have to go far from Cheltenham to find picturesque hills. While the … Continued
In this weekly blog episode: Running plan complete. The Northern Lights. A pyramid in the UK. Eating out in Cheltenham and Gloucester. Viennese Whirls. The Secrets of Flowers. Good morning and thanks for coming to Splodz Blogz to read my … Continued
Will you join in my annual One Hour Outside November challenge? This is my tenth time asking… It’s that time of year again – the leaves are falling, the air is crisp, and it’s the perfect season to embrace the … 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