Summer in one take
To celebrate a massive 100 issues of BBC Countryfile Magazine, Heather, Maria and I made absolute goons of ourselves on the beach in a one-take…
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A summer of adventure with Jeep’s #Renegadeswanted
I’m thrilled to be part of Jeep’s new Renegades Wanted campaign, celebrating the launch of the new Renegade SUV. Over the next month I’ll be…
View PostCompetition: Win one of two £50 vouchers from EKO
Reader, meet Earth Kind Originals. Founded by outdoors-minded designer Helen on the Cornish coast, EKO‘s gorgeous collection of organic cotton pieces are perfect for everything…
View PostBest beaches for surfing in Cornwall
In need of some vitamin-Sea? Grab your board and head to glorious Cornwall. Golden shorelines and great swell are synonymous with England’s furthest-flung county –…
View PostSailor style in the Caribbean
Hello sailor! I spent a week learning the ropes (hah!) of yachting in the British Virgin Islands with Girls For Sail and this is what…
View PostSurfing and camping at Caswell Bay
An evening microadventure in the waves and under canvas for BBC Countryfile Magazine with Visit Swansea Bay. Read the full article at Countryfile.com
View PostReview: The Casio G-Shock G-LIDE 8900 watch
Intrepid TV director Ben Anderson reviews Casio’s hardwearing unisex G-LIDE watch 8900 sports watch.
View PostFive 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…
View PostMultisensory 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…
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