14 Micro Adventure Ideas For Everyone To Try

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Adventure is a very subjective word. For one person, adventure might mean throwing themselves out of a plane in New Zealand. Yet for another, adventure might mean camping in the garden with the kids.Adventures can be big and small, and this…
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9 Lake District Mountain Walks For Beginners

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Last updated March 2022. I was one year old the first time I set foot in the Lake District National Park. I grew up in Preston, a mere one hour drive from the Southern lakes, and was taken to the Lakes at least once a year throughout my childhood. It…
The ultimate Inca Trail Packing List - Adventure Bagging

The Complete Inca Trail Packing List

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Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu was something I'd wanted to do since I was a young boy. Now that I've actually hiked one of the best trails in the world, I can safely say it was one of my top five travel highlights ever. Before I left…
Hiking The South West Coast Path (SWCP) - Cornwall, UK

The South West Coast Path – The Jewel In the Crown Of British Hiking

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I started hiking at 2 years of age. Through grazed knees and nettle stings I came to love the outdoors. The fresh air, the views, the feeling of accomplishment once a mountain has been bagged. Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon have…
Hiking the Tongariro Crossing, New Zealand

Hiking The Tongariro Crossing, New Zealand

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If someone says to you 'New Zealand National Park', what is the first thing that jumps into your head? For me, it's the sweeping 360 degree, stunning, panoramic mountain shots in Lord Of The Rings, with dwarves and horses running across stunning…
A geyser cloud following eruption in Iceland

Iceland’s Golden Circle: Greenhouses, Geysers & Geology

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I'm going to throw it out there right away - there are many similarities between Reykjavik, Iceland, and Queenstown, New Zealand. As I was coming into land over the snow covered lava fields of Iceland, there was a certain excitement and trepidation…
24 peaks hiking challenge for Meningitis Now

24 Peaks In 24 Hours – The Recap

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After nine months of planning, our 24 peaks in 24 hours hiking challenge finally arrived on the 13th June. It was an incredible build up, a tough challenge, and one I'm pleased to say we smashed, finishing the challenge in 20.5 hours. Not bad…
Hiking Over The o2 Arena In London - Simon Heyes

Hiking Over The O2 Arena In London

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Following my 'Best Male' blogger award win in April (still can't believe it!), the next step was to claim my prize - a hike over the O2 Arena in London for me and three friends. After finally sorting a date, two good friends, my better…
Hiking The Fox Glacier - New Zealand

Hiking The Fox Glacier In New Zealand

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I love the outdoors. Since I was young I've been riding bikes, running around, climbing mountains, and generally trying my hand at any outdoor activity I could. Safe to say, New Zealand was my outdoor playground mecca. After visiting…
Hiking The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Hiking The Inca Trail To Machu Picchu

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I remember first hearing about Machu Picchu in geography class at high school. I must have been 13 or 14 at the time, and I remember thinking how amazing it would be to visit such a place, to visit one of the New7Wonders of the world. Fast…