sian, Author at the girl outdoors

sian September 2, 2019 travel

Green travel: how to plan eco-friendly adventures

Now that more of us than ever are travelling far and wide and transport is responsible for 22 percent of the globe’s emissions, it’s high… View Post

sian September 1, 2019 travel

Places to stay: Soul and Surf Retreat, Sri Lanka

Leave your shoes at the door – a week of living barefoot at Soul and Surf‘s Sri Lankan retreat will calm your mind and whip… View Post

sian August 29, 2019 video

Video: Wild Weekends in the Brecon Beacons with Ellis Brigham

Wild autumn adventures in the Brecon Beacons “When I need to escape for a weekend I always head to the Brecon Beacons National Park in… View Post

sian August 27, 2019 kit reviews

Review: Haglofs Grym Evo Jacket

Hiking come hell or high water in Haglofs’ excellent Grym Evo jacket, a waterproof marvel that’s proven to be well worth its £310 price tag.… View Post

sian August 15, 2019 video

Video: Travel And Outdoor Health And Beauty Essentials

Hello! Want to see me pull some really weird faces and sniff Sudocrem? Watch my new video – my essential travel and outdoor health and… View Post

sian August 12, 2019 kit reviews

Review: Acai Chino Hiking Trousers

These trousers are meant for walking. I hiked up a storm (and in plenty of storms) in the new Acai Chino Roll Up Trousers, £66… View Post

sian August 9, 2019 adventure

Trekking and sailing the Scottish Hebrides with Mammut Mountain School

Welcome aboard the good ship Zuza. Mammut Mountain School‘s sailing yacht makes the perfect movable adventure base for hiking the remote Hebridean islands of Scotland.… View Post

sian August 9, 2019 how to

Try one thing: 10 outdoor challenges that might just change your life

John Burroughs said it best: “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” if you’re feeling… View Post

sian August 8, 2019 other

Meet Acai Activewear’s perfect summer hiking shorts

Sponsored post in collaboration with Acai Activewear Adventures in Acai Activewear Summer Hiking Shorts Meet your new favourite shorts for forays into the great outdoors.… View Post

sian July 31, 2019 other

My backpacking packing list: What to pack for your next backpacking trip

Packing for a backpacking trip can be a complicated endeavour, but my handy backpacking packing list will walk you through the absolute essentials to invest… View Post

sian July 7, 2019 camping

Bivvying For Beginners | How to go Bivvy Bag Camping

How To Go Bivvy Bag Camping – My Beginner’s Guide Love wild camping? Meet your next wild sleeping adventure – the humble bivouac. Bivvying is… View Post

sian July 7, 2019 other

Camping in the forest

Sponsored Post in collaboration with Camping in the Forest If you go down to the woods today… you might just find the perfect campsite. Get… View Post

sian June 24, 2019 active

Beginner’s guide to yoga for sport and travel

Beginner’s guide to yoga for sport and travel Namaste, ladies! Whether or not you want to go deep into the mental benefits of yoga, its… View Post

sian June 19, 2019 other

My Lighthouse guide to coastal adventures in Britain

Dreaming of a summer of salty sea air and sand between your toes? You need my guide to planning and packing for coastal adventures on… View Post

sian June 19, 2019 other

Review: Haglofs Leftover sleeping bag

Waxing lyrical over Haglof’s new, limited edition Leftover sleeping bag, £140, a design that champions the use of factory off-cuts to create a high-performing and… View Post

sian June 3, 2019 climbing

Climbing For Beginners: Why you should hit the wall

Guest blogger Charlotte Clark on the delights of rock climbing for beginners, and why this is the perfect confidence-building sport for women of all abilities.… View Post