It’s officially spring, the clock has gone forward, and the temperatures are finally rising. Don’t get stuck in your old winter routine. Make the most out of spring! Get up earlier When we think of spring, longer evenings come to mind, but we forget the mornings are longer too. Take time to enjoy them. The …
Do you ever struggle cutting this delicious fruit? You get your fingers all green and sticky and random bits of avocado skin are stuck to its flesh and end up in your salad… You’re probably doing it the wrong way. Here’s a quick and easy way to cut an avocado and keep your hands clean. …
When I started going on wild camping adventures, I struggled to think of healthy vegetarian meals that are quick and easy to make in a single tiny ‘pot’ (the Jetboil). I needed to find a way to combine healthy, filling, and lightweight foods in each meal. After much experimenting and some unhealthy mistakes, I’ve created …
I’ve been daydreaming about the canoeing holiday in Sweden. I’m planning for next year a lot lately. And like with most outdoorsy daydreams, it came with some serious gear obsession… The best way to get over it is to share it with you, right? So here’s my dream wild camping equipment for a long holiday …
I just came back from an amazing holiday spent in wild Majorca. Yes, I said wild. Although the island is a popular tourist destination, there are plenty of hidden wild spots to choose from if you fancy getting away from the crowds. I spent eight days exploring Majorca’s wild beaches with my boyfriend. As it …
I’ve had a few bad climbing days recently – days where I was too scared to finish a Severe, days where I gave up leading a Diff, days where I thought, ‘I’m such a failure, I don’t ever want to climb again.’ New climbers often have days like this. For some reason, I thought that, …
Since I discovered my love for trad climbing, I’ve been obsessing a little bit with gear… Here are some of my current favourite picks. 1. La Sportiva Solution Rock Climbing Chalk Bag – I like La Spotiva’s chalk bags because of their unusual yellow and colourful patterns. This one seems a perfect size if you …
Last weekend I went back to Ynys Lochtyn with the boyfriend to climb more of the routes we had on our wish list. We fancied a relaxed weekend by the sea, so we didn’t push ourselves too much. It was another great experience – we climbed 7 routes, spotted dozens of dolphins playing, and even …
If you’re planning to go camping with a permanent base to stay at every night, camper camping is the most luxurious and comfortable option there is. I’ve spent my childhood going on holiday exclusively by camper, and I think this is a great way to camp. I’ve traveled around most of Western Europe and the …
We’re so used to the sight of a cute grey squirrel in our garden or local park, we easily forget that they are not native to this country and that they have largely contributed to reducing the number of our red squirrels dramatically over the years. It seems unfair, but to see a good old …