Lake District Hikes
The Lake District in Cumbria is one of my favourite places to go. I’m lucky enough that this beautiful part of the country is not that far away from my …
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How to plan your first big trip abroad
It’s easy to forget once you’ve been on the road for a while just how daunting and impossible the first step might seem. One of the most common things that …
Travelling to beat heartbreak
I have ummed and aaahed over whether to post this for a while. It’s hard to admit how much you struggled with something when you know family and friends will …
What to pack when heading off on an outdoor adventure
Travelling is easy, but getting travel right is a bit of an art form. There are so many different aspects you need to think about, from choosing a destination to deciding who to go with; …
Paragliding in Wales
What does a paragliding course entail? What sort of things do you learn? Is it fun? Is it hard? These are just some of the many questions I had before …
Visit Roy Bridge in the Scottish Highlands
There’s so much to see and do around Roy Bridge in the Highlands of Scotland, it’s the perfect destination for those who love the outdoors. Out and About The village …
Get outdoors! Try camping
Before you go Check that all your equipment is in good condition before you leave. If a tent has been put away damp then it is likely to have rotted …
Go camping! Guide to choosing a sleeping bag and accessories
As well as a tent, there a numerous other items which you will need to take with you on your camping trip. Sleeping bags Sleeping bags range from high tech …
Go camping! Guide to choosing a tent
The technology surrounding tents has been improving throughout the history of camping, and today high-tech, well-equipped tents are the norm for many avid campers. These canvas structures come in a …
City of Rocks National Reserve, Idaho
This unique geologic area became a landmark in 1843 for California bound emigrants. A few granite pinnacles and monoliths are in excess of sixty stories tall and 2.5 billion years …