The outdoorsy girl’s guide to Bristol
I was so proud to see that my beloved Bristol was named one of the top cities to visit in 2017 by Rough Guides. They…
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Every woman has her Everest – in praise of small adventures
In praise of small adventures I loved by the Women’s Adventure Expo this weekend. This life-affirming event is packed with amazing female explorers and intrepid…
View PostAdventure kit items that could save your life, picked for Red Bull
The great outdoors is an extremely beautiful place – but it can also be pretty inhospitable. Any adventurer worth their Himalayan rock salt should prepare…
View PostThe ten best backpacking tents, chosen for The Independent
A backpacking-worthy tent is pretty simple to define – you should be able to carry it with you in your rucksack on a hike without…
View PostBuild an adventure-friendly first aid kit
First aid is an invaluable skill to have anywhere, but it’s especially important in the back of beyond, for treating yourself or others. Keep a…
View PostRecipe: easy peasy pumpkin pie
Got a glut of fat orange pumpkins on your allotment? Or just want to do something a little different for Halloween? I learnt to make…
View PostScottish island hopping aboard the Bessie Ellen
This spring I sailed away aboard the Bessie Ellen, one of the last of Britain’s traditional trading ketches still to sail our seas, to write…
View PostSponsored post: Paddleboarding in Canada with Clif Bar
Ready to feed your adventure? I’ve been fuelling my travels by paddleboard in Canada with Clif Bar’s fantastic oat bars and delicious energy gels.
View PostJoin me at the Women’s Adventure Expo 2017
I’m so proud to announce that I’ll be speaking at this year’s fantastic Women’s Adventure Expo, taking place in Bristol on the 7th October 2017,…
View PostMy favourite wild swimming spots in Britain
Feeling a deep desire to go splashing about in rivers or diving into lagoons? The UK is peppered with stunning locations in which to dip…
View PostPlaces to stay: Novanta90 off-grid hotel, Tuscany
Get back to nature at Novanta90, a hotel high in the Tuscan hills that opens its doors for truffle hunting, wild swimming, hiking and seriously…
View PostMy pick of the best surf camps for beginners for The Independent
They say salt water can cure anything, and a week of catching waves, napping in hammocks and toasting the sunset at a remote surf camp…
View PostSponsored post: let the Shock Absorber Ultimate Fly Bra #ShockYourSystem
I’ve been running up a storm in Shock Absorber’s seriously supportive new Ultimate Fly bra, £45 from Next. This brilliant bra is ready to take…
View PostPlaces to stay: The Nare Hotel, Cornwall
The Nare Hotel review: Expect a charmingly old-fashioned welcome at The Nare, a hotel serving up its own style of laid-back luxury on the Cornish…
View PostSponsored post: Six incredible places to sleep around the world
Where you do you want to sleep tonight? How about a floating den, your very own lighthouse or a treehouse surrounded by friendly monkeys? They’re…
View PostMy Seasalt travel guide to creative Cornwall
The wild land at the end of Britain is one of my favourite places in the world. Cornwall’s dazzling coastline and green valleys are ripe…
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