If the blistering heatwave is sending you in search of chilled-out beaches and cool green spaces, head to Northumberland in the North East. Spot seals, explore rock pools or pretend you’re in Harry Potter – it’s one of England’s best kept secrets.
Summer sun in Eastern Europe
Fancy an extra dose of vitamin D? Head to Eastern Europe for a heady hit of breathtaking scenery, unspoilt beaches and gorgeous resorts in Montenegro,&…
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Israeli Adventures part 3: Exploring Jerusalem
In June I spent a week in Israel discovering the delights of Tel Aviv, biking in the Negev Desert and wandering around the labyrinthine streets&…
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Israeli Adventures part 2: mountain biking in the Negev Desert
In June I spent a week in Israel discovering the delights of Tel Aviv, biking in the Negev Desert and wandering around the labyrinthine streets&…
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Places to stay: Tel Aviv and Jaffa, Israel
In June I spent a week in Israel discovering the delights of Tel Aviv, biking in the Negev Desert and wandering around the labyrinthine streets&…
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Mud Runner Dirty Weekend 2013
On Saturday the crack team that was Pete, Pete, Kenny and I completed the Mud Runner Oblivion 10k, a gruelling cross country run dotted with&…
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Wimbledon 2013
My sports watching partner in crime (Leo) and I spent a delightful Monday at Wimbledon after Leo magically managed to procure us centre court tickets.&…
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Win a gorgeous campervan with FatFace
The fab folk at FatFace have launched a rather glorious competition to celebrate their 25th! Fancing winning Jim? He’s a shiny blue campervan looking …
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Festival style, hair and beauty inspiration
My very nice festival style guide to what pretty things you should put on your head and your feet and your face at a festival,&…
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Five amazing Vietnamese experiences
Go diving with rainbows of fish, climb above lush jungles, sleep on floating junkets or just cuddle a water buffalo – whatever you feel like…
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Nass Action Sports and Music festival 2013
I seriously can’t wait for NASS, the white-knuckle ride of a festival that focuses on skate, BMX and rad music, to return on the 11…
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My pick of the best new outdoors kit
Things I love from the world of outdoors gear. Because I get excited by words like ‘neoprene’ and phrases like ‘sweat-wicking action’.
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Princes play polo
I spent yesterday at Beaufort Polo Club watching Prince Harry (in yellow) and Prince William (in blue) dashingly hit things with sticks. And we stepped&…
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Urban meets rural on the New York High Line
The lovely Peter Walker writes for The Girl Outdoors on the High Line, a rural paradise suspended high above the bustling city that is New&…
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How to: organise your own festival, with Rebecca Cork of Honeywoods Camping
Get inspired by my new girl hero, the rather amazing Rebecca Cork of Honeywoods Camping. She chucked in her day job to set up a&…
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How to: boulder, by UK champion Shauna Coxsey for Adidas
If you’ve ever fancied chalking up your fingers and teaching your body to defy gravity, watch inspiring UK champ Shauna Coxsey talk about her …
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