Sigr is a cycling clothing company born in Umeå, which is a small city in northern Sweden. Their cycling gear is inspired by nature and wonderfully crafted, through a good range of apparel. Find out what I thought of their gear, as I tested it out on my daily cycling commute.
Read MoreHiking in the Netherlands is something I enjoy doing. Here is a brief summary of a hiking route you can do from one train station to another. Read on and discover more.
Read MoreThere are some great hiking opportunities to be found in Switzerland. This is a picturesque hiking trail starting at the summit of Schynige Platte and finishing at the small station of Burglauenen and it has many fabulous places to discover along the way. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreThere are some amazing hiking opportunities to be found in Switzerland. This is a picturesque hiking loop starting and finishing in the village of Lauterbrunnen and has many great places to discover along the way. Read on to find out more.
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 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 next interview is by Outdoor Enthusiast and Trail Runner Valerie Nicholls.
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 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 Fiona Reid, who enjoys her time in the outdoors, capturing precious moments.
Read MoreHere is the second list of ideas in my series of Creative Writing prompts. The purpose of these writing prompts is to encourage both children and adults to get outside, be inspired by their natural surroundings and start writing. This time we focus on the Clouds.
Read MoreWild camping is a game of extremes, but how far are you prepared to go? Hiking and camping are great ways to soothe your soul and get some time outdoors. They provide the perfect opportunity to push your boundaries to their limits and travel to some of the harshest environments on Earth. Fellow hikers, let’s go camping on the ice of the Arctic Ocean, heading north to the Geographic North Pole.
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 Lindsey Chadwick, who enjoys her time in the outdoors, capturing precious moments.
Read MoreThis is the first piece of writing from my short writing extracts, all about nature and the outdoors. In this piece, I will focus on natural spaces and what they mean to me. Why they inspire me and continually motivate me to spend more of my time in the great outdoors.
Read MoreIs It Time For A Change? At this challenging time in our lives, it is now more important than ever to create and maintain a routine. It does not matter what that routine is, or what it looks like, but by establishing some form of regularity in our lives, means it can go along way to helping our overall mood, mental health and well-being.
Read MoreHere is the first list of ideas in my series of Creative Writing prompts. The purpose of these writing prompts is to encourage both children and adults to get outside, be inspired by their natural surroundings and start writing.
Read MoreWalking is free and can be easily fitted into your daily routine, with doctors recommending 30 to 60 minutes a day. All you will need to start walking is a sturdy pair of walking shoes or trainers, a suitable place to walk outdoors and a desire to enjoy your new-found freedom. Enjoy these great benefits and start walking outside today!
Read MoreRead my latest review on the Giro Agilis™ MIPS Road Helmet. The Agilis™ MIPS® is a great helmet and a wonderful piece of kit. It is a great choice for riders looking for a helmet that combines airy design and stylish look. It is suitable for all types of cycling from road riding to multi-purpose use.
Read MoreWith the Easter holidays now behind us and the month of May fast approaching Spring is most certainly in the air. There is no doubt, Spring is an excellent time of year for us all, so it is time to shake off those winter blues finally, get outside and even try something new. Take a look at some of these Springtime suggestions.
Read MoreCoronavirus has hit us hard and it continues to cause huge problems across the entire globe. As a result, life is now very different and it is now even more important than ever, to follow the advice from the experts and to keep ourselves safe. Keeping safe is paramount and social distancing or lockdowns are now a daily reality and could be here for many months to come. Following a regular exercise routine is also very important if we are to remain healthy in both body and mind. Here are a few ideas you can do at home.
Read MoreLet’s write about the outdoors is my new initiative to get children writing about the outdoors. During this difficult time of self-isolating and homeschooling what better way to focus and develop our writing skills by writing about the outdoors. I have included writing prompts to inspire you to get writing and share your ideas.
Read MoreThere is no doubt that exercise has many great health benefits and running seems to have it all. I run regularly, at least twice a week, and over the year, I have seen plenty of benefits of doing so. To highlight all of them probably isn’t very practical, as there are so many. So, to remain clear, concise and informative, I have narrowed it down to four of my favourite reasons, and those are as follows.
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