Osprey Archeon 30 – Backpack Review
Hiking, Osprey, review, travel, vlogI first came across the Osprey Archeon backpack range at the ISPO show in Munich in January 2020. A core theme of the show was sustainability, and - Osprey being Osprey - they were front and centre of that theme. The Archeon backpack range…
5 Of The Best Outdoor Activities In Dorset
Europe, sponsored, travel, UKThis is a sponsored post, created in collaboration with Lyme Bay Holidays. If your idea of a holiday is strapping on some walking boots and heading up a mountain, or perhaps taking to the seas with a fishing rod in tow, then Lyme Bay Holidays…
9 Of The Best Wild Camping Spots In The UK
camping, Hiking, travel, UK, wild campingThis best UK wild camping locations post is written before the end of lockdown, and may be updated from time to time to reflect up to date information. As the country emerges from lockdown, all eyes will be on travel and holidays. But…
Reflections On Travel & Life From The Coronavirus Pandemic
personal, travel, UKHave you ever read the Alchemist? It tells the magical story of an Andalusian shepherd boy called Santiago, who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure, following his dreams and life's path, and to find what he's searching for right…
6 Of The Best Tents For Garden Camping
adventure, camping, travel, travel gear, UKYou've seen the trends splashed all over Facebook and Instagram. Parents digging out their old tents, and having a microadventure at home by camping in the garden. But what if you don't have a tent, or don't trust that old mothballed tent…
Travelling To Germany Post-Brexit: Do You Need A Schengen Visa ?
Europe, Germany, sponsored, travel, UKThis is a sponsored post in collaboration with AXA. My first trip of 2020 was to Germany, and back to my old haunt of Munich. I love Germany. The different beer, the food, the mountains, and their pragmatic, efficient approach to everything. My…
What To Pack For A Ski Trip: The Ultimate Packing List
apres ski, packing list, ski, ski holiday, skiing, travel, travel tips** Updated November 2021 ** If you're new to skiing, packing for your first trip can be daunting. There are so many bits of kit to remember, from staying warm on the slopes to being comfortable during the all important apres ski. When…
Austrian Après: The Best Songs You’ll Hear In The Bars
austria, Europe, skiing, travelNo country quite does apres like Austria. French resorts usually have a DJ set and live bands playing the usual tunes, and yeah it's fun, but it's no different to what you would hear back in the UK. Austrian apres ski is completely different.…
Tips For Starting A Career As A Ski instructor
Canada, skiing, skiing tips, sponsored, travelChasing an endless winter and earning a crust as a ski instructor is surely the definition of 'living the dream'. To most, the thought of working multiple seasons in the mountains is nothing short of a pipe dream, but it might not be as hard…
My Two-Week Dream Itinerary To Hawaii
adventure, Hawaii, sponsored, travel, USAThe lush, steep mountain sides of Hawaii. The surf. The hula skirts. Hawaii 5-0. There are plenty of associations we make with Hawaii. For me, the TV series LOST really put Hawaii on the map. Filmed on location in Hawaii between 2003 and…