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Inside Evie – the best bits and bobs from our campervan conversion

Inside Evie – the best bits and bobs from our campervan conversion
All the little bits and bobs I love about Evie, our 1982 Bedford CF Mk 1 facelift van. Some fun ideas to save if you’re eyeing up… View Post
adventure

Meet Evie – how we restored our 1982 Bedford campervan

Meet Evie – how we restored our 1982 Bedford campervan
Meet Evie the Bedford campervan Evie is a 1982 Bedford CF Mk 1 facelift van. We bought her in the summer of 2020 in the… View Post
travel

Come and explore Kitzbühel – my favourite adventures in the Austrian Alps

Come and explore Kitzbühel – my favourite adventures in the Austrian Alps
This summer I found a new mountain home from home – the welcoming Alpine town of Kitzbühel in the Austrian Tyrol. This part of Austria’s… View Post
places to stay

Places to stay: Fat Pheasant Shepherd Huts, Oxfordshire

Places to stay: Fat Pheasant Shepherd Huts, Oxfordshire
Review: Fat Pheasant Shepherd Huts, Oxfordshire Curl up, get cosy and escape to the slower pace of country life at the charming Fat Pheasant Huts,… View Post
kit reviews

Review: Aquaplanet PACE SUP stand-up paddleboard

Review: Aquaplanet PACE SUP stand-up paddleboard
Aquaplanet PACE SUP stand-up paddleboard review Stand-up paddle boarding has gone from zero to hero in the past decade – apparently, almost a million Brits… View Post
kit reviews

Review: Wave SUP Woody Stand-Up Paddleboard

Review: Wave SUP Woody Stand-Up Paddleboard
Wave SUP Woody Stand-Up Paddleboard Review Stand-up paddleboarding is having a bit of a moment, with a 40% rise in participants from 2020-2021 in the… View Post
kit reviews

Cult outdoor swimming kit: 11 wild swimming essentials

Cult outdoor swimming kit: 11 wild swimming essentials
Speeding through open water is one of the most liberating ways to work out there is. Whether you’re a keen triathlete or are just dipping… View Post
adventure

Eight of the best multi-day hikes in Britain

Eight of the best multi-day hikes in Britain
Fancy a proper adventure that takes you far from crowds and into wild landscapes on two feet – and that doesn’t cost the earth? Hit… View Post
places to stay

Places to stay: Cosying up in Devon with Classic Cottages

Places to stay: Cosying up in Devon with Classic Cottages
//Paid partnership with Classic Cottages// Planning your next escape to the country? Find the perfect rural bolthole for a weekend in the wild with Classic… View Post
travel

How to plan an adventurous weekend in Scotland’s Tweed Valley

How to plan an adventurous weekend in Scotland’s Tweed Valley
How to plan an adventurous weekend in the Tweed Valley, Scotland In paid partnership with Go Tweed Valley There’s one question I get asked all… View Post
kit reviews

Nine of the best changing robes for water lovers

Nine of the best changing robes for water lovers
Cosy up in and out of the water in a weatherproof changing robe. Even the hardiest wild swimmer or winter surfer will be surprised by… View Post
places to stay

Places to stay: Over Phawhope bothy, Scottish borders

Places to stay: Over Phawhope bothy, Scottish borders
A night at Over Phawhope bothy in Scotland I do love a bothy. These snug little mountain huts are found in hilly country across Britain,… View Post
travel

Nine magical adventures in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Nine magical adventures in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland
//In Paid Partnership with Visit South West Scotland// Adventures on the Dark Side in South West Scotland How often do you take the time to… View Post
travel

The joy of staycations – how and where to explore magical corners of Britain

The joy of staycations – how and where to explore magical corners of Britain
Best British Staycations Guide If you’re a natural-born wanderluster who dreams of new places and adventures, seeing travel restricted and our worlds shrunk smaller this… View Post
camping

Cooking tips and hacks for campers: How to cook up a feast on your next camping adventure

Cooking tips and hacks for campers: How to cook up a feast on your next camping adventure
Why does food always taste better when eaten outside? Perhaps because a day of hiking, wild swimming or general gallivanting will always make you ravenous.… View Post
adventure

The best wild swimming spots in Wales

The best wild swimming spots in Wales
Fancy a dip? Grab your swimsuit and seek out my seven favourite wild swimming spots in Wales. From tranquil river swims to huge marine pools,… View Post