Inspiration Series

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

First up is Paul.

Adventure, Blog, Collaboration, Exercise, Inspiring, Motivation, Outdoors, Running, Thoughts, WritingGareth Mate5 February 2018Inspiration, Blog, People, ThoughtsandStories, Sport, Life, Motivation, Meaningful, Life Goals Comments

Extremities Gear Review for Terra Nova Equipment

For 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/

Adventure, Blog, Collaboration, Cycling, Extremes, Hiking Adventures, Hiking, Nature, Outdoors, Walks, WinterGareth Mate25 January 2018Blog, Outdoors, Outdoor Adventures, Outdoor Equipment, Blog Post, Collaboration, Extremities, Adventure, Hiking, Cycling Comments

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.

I will walk 1000 miles

In 2018 I will be walking my way to achieving 1000 miles.

I will be participating in the challenge set by Country Walking Magazine

It is just 2.74 miles a day. So get involved and make a difference.

Adventure, Blog, Exercise, Hiking, Life, Motivation, Outdoors, Nature, Thoughts, WalksGareth Mate9 January 2018Blog, Walk1000miles, Challenge, Hiking, Inspiration, Walk, Walking, Interests, Outside, Blogging, Blog Post, Blogger, Get Outside, ThoughtsandStories Comments

What does Music mean to you?

Finding the harmonious balance between good music and the Great Outdoors. Encouraging others to share the same vison and passion as me.

Adventure, Blog, Inspiring, Motivation, Life, Nature, Outdoors, Thoughts, WritingGareth Mate8 December 2017Blog, Blogger, Blog Post, Music, ThoughtsandStories, Words, Meaningful, Inspiration, Share, Collaboration Comments

Life in the Bike Lane - A day in my life

Life in the Bike Lane

Since moving to the Netherlands around three years ago the majority of my days are spent outside, cycling in the bike lane. To most people out there, this might sound rather mad or perhaps even peculiar, but it is all in fact entirely true. After 'Brexiting' the Motherland and I guess becoming part of Dutch culture I decided to make some changes in my life. Changes that were perhaps easy to consider, but in reality, much harder to actually implement.

Adventure, Blog, City, Cycling, Exercise, Inspiring, Landscape, Life, Motivation, Outdoors, MusingsGareth Mate25 November 2017Blog, Blogging, Bike Life, Cycling, Outdoors, adventure, Cyclist, Bike Lane, Exercise, ThoughtsandStories Comments

50 things to do with a stick.

In a bid to develop the power of Creative Thinking, within my class. We came up with 50 things to do with a stick. Collectively, we hope these practical ideas serve as inspiration and enable you to get outside, enjoy the outdoors and explore, learn, create.

How to manage a Blog around a Full Time job.

How to manage a blog around a full-time job

For the majority of blogger types out there, working full-time on your blog is pretty much the normal state of affairs, with many using it as a full-time venture, career and job. Some are lucky enough to travel the world, work with brands, tell a great story and develop inspiring content, others do all of the same and yet produce complete rubbish.

Life, Motivation, Musings, Outdoors, Thoughts, BlogGareth Mate3 November 2017Blog, Writing, Thoughts, How to manage your blog, Inspiration, Ideas, Creativity, Information, Interests Comments

Aquapac review

Blog collaboration with world leaders in outdoor waterproofing Aquapac.

Cycling has always been my passion. Something I have continually embraced through leisure and sporting pursuits. Cycling is a huge part of me, part of my character and an essential aspect of my existence, here on planet earth. I cycle everywhere, here in the Netherlands, back in the UK and anywhere my travels take me.

Adventure, Blog, Brands, Collaboration, Cycling, Exercise, Landscape, Life, Motivation, Nature, Photography, Extremes, Autumn, WeatherGareth Mate22 September 2017Blog, Adventure, Outdoors, Aquapac, Product Review, Nature, Netherlands, Cycling, Collaboration Comments

Texel - the largest Dutch Wadden Island.

In the province of Noord-Holland, not too far from the Dutch mainland is Texel, the largest of the five Dutch Wadden islands. Read my latest Thoughts and Stories from my most recent visit to this fabulous island. #placestowanderandexplore