Missed out on a Glasto ticket? Eschew mud and rain in favour of beaches, sunshine and some seriously good tunes at one of the world’s best festivals this summer.
Ten best international festivals
May 1, 2013 § Leave a reply
Category Archives: culture
Outdoor musts in Leeds and Yorkshire
January 31, 2013 § Leave a reply
Despite my love affair with the outdoor beauties of the West Country, there’s so much exciting stuff kicking off up North this year that I am tempted to up sticks and move to the dales. In the meantime, outdoor girl Sarah Oxley has written us this fantastic guide to the best fresh air events in Leeds and Yorkshire.
Guest Blog: Christmas in Morocco
January 4, 2013 § Leave a reply
Gorgeous globetrotter Josephine Cox tells us of the joys of a winter break in sunnier climes.
European Outdoor Film Tour
November 18, 2012 § Leave a reply
I don’t know when I was last this excited about going to the movies. Nine of the coolest European extreme sports films are on tour across the continent. Get tickets now.
William Hereford: new photography crush
October 8, 2012 § Leave a reply
One of the advantages of working for a photography magazine is that when I’m not out on Dartmoor actually taking pictures (of ponies), I get to spend rainy autumn afternoons inside searching for beautiful outdoor photographs instead. These beautiful shots by William Hereford include some of my favourite things ever – campfires, muddy boots, coast walks, cliff jumping.
Phonebox libraries
August 17, 2012 § 1 Reply
A fantastic new trend is spreading across the British Countryside – phonebox book exchanges! You simply leave a book and pick up a new one to take home. Inspired.
Lake Titicaca
July 19, 2012 § 2 Replies
Definitely one of the most magical places I have visited in the world is the Island of the Sun on Lake Titicaca. The Incas knew it as the birthplace of the sun, and it’s easy to see why – the sunset over the Chicana ruins, which look over to the border of Peru across the lake is the most breathtaking sight, a seamless transition from pink sky to merging layers of clouds, mountains and sea, dotted with black islands.
The Best of La Paz
June 8, 2012 § 2 Replies
I’ve lived in La Paz for six weeks now and am finally getting used to the insane traffic, bustling fruit markets and lung-burning altitude. When you can finally breathe properly, you realise that the highest city in the world is a treasure trove of fascinating places to eat, drink and be merry. Here are my favourites.
Festival Fashion accessories
May 21, 2012 § Leave a reply
The Girl Outdoors takes a look at 2012′s festival fashions and the prettiest Glastonbury–ready bracelets, shoes and bags with New Look.
Top 5 luxury experiences in Europe
April 10, 2012 § Leave a reply
A truly memorable holiday has several important ingredients – superb luxury accommodation, opportunities for fine dining in sumptuous surroundings and unique and interesting attractions. Here The Girl Outdoors rounds up five gorgeous European destinations that offer a remarkable experience for those seeking a touch of grandeur and an opportunity for adventure, relaxation and revitalisation.
