Posts in Wander & Explore
People of the Outdoors - Valerie Nicholls

People of the Outdoors is my latest series whereby I acknowledge those individuals who are inspired and motivated to spend their lives in the Great Outdoors. This series forms a selection of personal interviews and imagery taken from these dedicated individuals. This next interview is by Outdoor Enthusiast and Trail Runner Valerie Nicholls.

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Hiking the Harder Kulm - Switzerland

When in Switzerland what better way is there to enjoy the outdoors, than climb a mountain. Harder Kulm is the top of Interlaken and a relatively popular hiking route that eventually leads to the more challenging route along the Hardergrat. Read my latest post of hiking this cool little mountain in the heart of the Swiss Alps.

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5 Outdoor Activities to enjoy this Autumn

With the autumn season in full swing and the inevitable changes in its weather patterns, it is still important for us to feel positive and make the most of the many fun outdoor activities we can still enjoy outdoors. Here are 5 great outdoor activities you can enjoy this autumn.

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Exploring The Eastern Netherlands

Over the summer holidays, and with valuable time on my hands. It was good to get outside and find the opportunity to explore some more locations in the Netherlands I don't necessarily have the chance to visit all that often. Read on and find out more about what the east has to offer.

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Why You Should Go For Walks After Work

Why you should go for walks after work is a motivational piece of writing that encourages everyone to get out after work and go for a walk. It doesn’t really matter where you walk, or indeed for how far, by utilising what you have all around you and embracing the fresh air will definitely bring untold benefits to your overall health and well-being. Read on to find out more.

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How to start cycling to work EVERY DAY.

Top Tips from a Cycle Commuter.

Over the last few years, there’s definitely been somewhat of a revolution in the number of people choosing to cycle to work. Maybe it's down to increased traffic on the roads, personal issues relating to health, cost or simply trying something new. Either way, there are many great benefits of riding into work, rather than driving or using public transport. 

In this particular post, I hope to highlight some of my Top Tips, after I decided to ditch all modes of transport, in order to complete a 32 mile/52km cycle commute each and every day.

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Top Tips for Healthy Outdoor Activities

It's time to make the most of the longer days and warmer weather...

With long, dark, cold winter months finally leaving us behind, a new world of opportunity is blossoming just beyond your window. As the seasons change, the weather is starting to improve and the days are getting longer.

To hopefully promote, positive thinking, I would like to encourage my readers to get outside, make the most of what you have, by enjoying some much-needed sunshine and perhaps begin to participate in one of the many healthy active pursuits at your disposal.

As the saying goes... 'hello body, healthy mind.'

 

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Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles

Here is my latest Outdoor Product review. In this particular post, I will be reviewing the Black Diamond's 'Ultra Distance' carbon fibre folding trekking poles. A 3-section Z-Pole combination and design, that features a flexible coated inner cord, a single push-button release system, together with the very handy Speed Cone technology that has Black Diamonds impressive avalanche probe design—a key component of Z-Poles'.

https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com

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Exploring Outdoor Valley

You don't need to travel too far to enjoy a GREAT adventure. To prove this I spent a day exploring Outdoor Valley, and adventurers paradise close to Rotterdam in the Netherlands. 

https://outdoorvalley.nl/

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Inspiring Individuals - Rachel Sheldrake

Inspiration Series

Recognising and featuring Inspiring Individuals, who go out of there way in order to do something different and achieve their goals.

This time it is the turn of Rachel Sheldrake from Mud and Miles https://mudandmiles.co.uk/

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Peak District Walks - The Roaches

A favourite walk - The Roaches, Staffordshire, England.

I have written about one previous Peak District walk already. That particular walk focused on one of my favourite places, that being the beautiful area surrounding the popular and well photographed, Chrome Hill.

 

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