travel Archives - the girl outdoors

sian March 12, 2022 travel

A weekend road trip around wild Northern Ireland

Here be giants. Fancy a weekend on the wild side without having to leave the United Kingdom? Come along on my three-day road trip around… View Post

sian January 4, 2020 travel

Travellers’ guide to Chiloé, Chile

If ever there were islands that seem lifted straight from a story book, it’s the curious archipelago of Chiloé. Perhaps it’s the journey to reach… View Post

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 May 31, 2019 active

How it feels to try ice swimming, Scandinavian style

Scandinavians have known it for centuries – plunging into ice-cold water is good for you. Here’s how it feels to take a dip in the… View Post

sian April 3, 2019 kit reviews

Review: Osprey Rolling Transporter wheeled duffel bag

International adventurer? Meet your new favourite travel bag. The fantastic Osprey Rolling Transporter 90l, £220, is a durable duffel on wheels that can travel has… View Post

sian March 9, 2019 travel

Nine of the best active trips to plan for 2019

Make 2019 the year you learn a new skill or master a new sport in a gorgeous landscape. My top nine best active trips to… View Post

sian February 28, 2019 other

Plan the ultimate American outdoor road trip with Visit the USA

Sponsored Post: America is the ultimate outdoor destination, and Visit the USA have made it even easier to plan your next adventure with their new… View Post

sian February 15, 2019 places to stay

Ten of the best weekend getaways in Britain

One of the questions I get asked the most often? “Where shall we escape to for a weekend in the UK?” Big adventures and wild… View Post

sian October 15, 2018 travel

How to travel healthy, fit and happy

Hey, rolling stone. Planning your next jet-setting adventure? Check my guide before you go for tips on staying fit and healthy on the go, my… View Post

sian July 23, 2018 video

Video: A Stockholm country break in Sörmland, Sweden

A little video of my adventures in Sörmland, Sweden. I spent the loveliest long weekend in this gorgeous corner of Swede. Just a quick hop… View Post

sian May 4, 2018 travel

High altitude mountain adventures to challenge you

Ready to get high? A high-altitude mountain trek makes for the ultimate adventurous challenge. Multi-day hill hikes can be physically tough, but they always come… View Post

sian March 8, 2018 adventure

The Girl Outdoors, the book!

INTRODUCING THE GIRL OUTDOORS BOOK I wrote a book! I’m so happy to show you The Girl Outdoors, out now on Amazon and in bookshops. It’s… View Post

sian February 23, 2018 travel

The girl’s guide to skiing in Le Grand-Bornand, France

Thinking of booking a last-minute escape to the snow? I loved laid-back, charming Le Grand-Bornand in the French Alps. And don’t be fooled by its… View Post

sian December 1, 2017 travel

The active girl’s guide to Edmonton, Alberta

Welcome to Edmonton. This vibrant city in the heart of Alberta is more than just a great base for exploring the Rockies – it’s also… View Post

sian November 25, 2017 skiing