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

Liebster Award 2017

Liebster Award

So, I have been lucky enough to be nominated for my first ever blog award!! That's cool and I feel really privileged. Big thanks to Sophie for choosing me as one of your nominees. I'm humbled and really appreciate it. Such a great achievement and exciting to think people like my work.

Award, WritingGareth Mate1 October 2017Blog, Blogging, Writing, Liebster Award, Thoughts, Musings, Ideas, Creative 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

Blog, Life, Musings, Photography, Outdoors, TravelGareth Mate21 August 2017Texel, Blog, Holiday, Hidden Gem, Europe, The Netherlands, Jutters, Beachcombers, Summer Comments

KEEN Westward Mens boot review

Read more about my collaboration with KEEN Outdoor Footwear and the review of the versatile outdoor Westward Hiking Boot.

Find out what I thought about them as I put them through their paces in the glorious and rugged terrain of Peak District National Park, in England.

#placestowanderandexplore

Adventure, Blog, Brands, Collaboration, Hiking, Landscape, Life, Nature, Outdoors, Photography, WalksGareth Mate18 August 2017Collaboration, Outdoor life, Out and About, outdoors, Peak District, Countryside, United Kingdom, Keen, Product Review Comments

Mountain Warehouse collaboration

My latest blog post sees me focusing on my love of the Great Outdoors as well as having a fabulous opportunity to work with popular UK Outdoor clothing manufacturers, Mountain Warehouse. Within this particular blog I will be reviewing one or two products available from their extensive outdoor range and adding my own person view on the equipment.