Summer is a fabulous time of year to explore the great outdoors, and hiking is one of the best ways to do this. Hiking is a popular activity among both novice and experienced outdoor enthusiasts for a good reason. Not only is it a fun activity to participate in, but it also provides a varying degree of challenge, it is a relaxing way to stay active, and it also comes with a variety of excellent health and wellness benefits.
Read MoreWith a simple design and a 30-litre capacity, the Trailblazer 30 Backpack is ideal for daylong outdoor pursuits whether outdoors hiking or commuting to work by bike. Read more about it in my latest product review.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreOver the years I have continued to run and run, with many people, including myself, asking the question why do you run? Read on and find out what inspires me to put on my running shoes and keep on running.
Read MoreI have always loved running and over the years I have enjoyed competing in all manner of competitive races and simply getting outside and running for pleasure. Parkrun has helped change my view of running and as a new Parkrun adventure begins it continues to serve as inspiration to achieve more and more. Read on to find out more about my latest running adventure.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreWhat better way to spend a wet and windy Summer afternoon at Monk Bouldering Centre in Rotterdam. Read my unbiased thoughts and recommendations on this outdoors and adventure climbing paradise.
Read MorePeople 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 second interview is by Outdoor Enthusiast Mathias Wielinga, who enjoys hiking and exploring the wild outdoors.
Read MoreA Camping trip is meant to be fun. However, when you are dealing with the elements of nature, one mistake can turn the whole experience sour. When it comes to the outdoors, it pays to be prepared. This article talks about the complete checklist of things one must keep in mind before they venture out into the wild.
Read More50 Bucket list ideas to do in the Great Outdoors is a comprehensive list of fun activities that any child or adult can enjoy in their own free time. I hope these 50 ideas help to serve as inspiration and motivation and indeed help others get outside, enjoy the natural world around them, without spending large amounts of money on unnecessary extras.
Read MoreWOW Park: A great day out for all would-be adventurers. I recently had the chance to spend the day adventuring in the Danish Woodlands, at an amazing outdoor adventure playground. It was an exhilarating experience, climbing and swinging in the treetops. Rediscovering your childhood, as nature intended.
Read what I thought of this pretty impressive place, in my latest Blog Post.
‘Thoughts and Stories from the Great Outdoors’
Read MoreRead all about my latest Camping visit to Delflandhoeve in the Netherlands.
A great little campsite in South Holland, close to the city of Delft.
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Read MoreHere 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
Read MoreFor my latest blog post, I am delighted to be collaborating with a great outdoor equipment company and writing another outdoor gear review. In this particular review, I was lucky enough to collaborate with Terra Nova Equipment, who are a longstanding outdoor equipment specialist based in the UK and an equipment specialist I have long admired, as an avid outdoor enthusiast.
http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/
Read MoreA 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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