Five favourites from Sicily
I’ve got big love for this incredible little island, a cultural and historical hodgepodge of beautiful places to swim, hike and explore. Plus, Sicilians eat…
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Multisensory discovery in Granada
Amex insider Alex Zane travels to Granada to hunt out all the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures that this incredible Spanish city has to…
View PostThe cheat’s hygiene guide to camping and festivals
Just FYI, I love it when people suggest ideas for new blog posts. So with thanks to Jessica Renz, here’s my hygiene guide to camping…
View PostPerfect picnic picks for spring
This weather is insane, isn’t it? I hope you are all brown by now. Since all I want to do is be outdoors, preferably with…
View PostCompetition: Get cycling and win a foldable city bike
Ready for a summer of cycling? Win a foldable Danish Tern city bike with Inntravel and Yorkshire Life, just in time for the Tour De…
View PostAdidas launch the new Terrex Boost trail shoe
Adidas launched an awesome new trail shoe, designed for mountain runners and urban explorers. And then they threw a nice party for it.
View PostCoastal rowing in Aberdovey
Sticking my oar in with a row on the glorious Welsh coast. My arms hurt a lot but I think I’m addicted.
View PostPlaces to stay: cottage fun at Tanners Hatch
Another year, another mad birthday in the woods with my friends. This year we rented the rather wonderful Tanners Hatch in Surrey and played woodland…
View PostCompetition: win a Berghaus rucksack full of goodies with Visit Wales
Have you packed for Wales? Win a Berghaus rucksack full of outdoorsy goodies (including a sports camcorder) from Visit Wales to help you escape on…
View PostOn the hunt for Poldark’s Cornwall
Hooked on Poldark? Me too. And last week I spent a swashbuckling few days hunting out the gorgeous filming locations from the show on the…
View PostSpring things in Cornwall
Messing about in the gardens of the gorgeous Rose In Vale, in St Agnes, in cosy layers and the prettiest stompy boots ever.
View PostHardworking staples from Engelbert Strauss
Engelbert Strauss make durable and comfortable work and outdoor clothing that’s less for lumberjack-wannabes like me and more for, you know, actual lumberjacks. Anyway, they…
View PostThe best summer outdoor footwear for every sport
Weather you’re planning a season of rock climbing or rock pooling, it’s worth investing now in the right kicks for all your sunshiny adventures. Cotswold…
View PostA love letter to Lexie
Lexie is strong, Lexie is beautiful, Lexie is always ready to hit the road with me and have an adventure. Oh, and Lexie is my…
View PostThe best trail running kit for women
Up epic hills, down coastal paths, falling over a lot into bogs – I love trail running, but it takes tough gear to withstand an…
View PostCompetition: win a rad snowsports holiday with RocketSki
Win a fantastic snowsports holiday with RocketSki by sharing your favourite #talesfromtheslopes with them on Facebook.
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