Interview with adventurer Sean Conway on Swimming Britain
Sean Conway interview: A speedy chat with the rather epic Sean Conway, who this summer will attempt to become the first person to swim round…
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Review: Target Dry Emily Parka
The latest addition to my ever-growing collection of nifty little waterproof numbers is the gorgeous Emily (£68.95) from Target Dry, which I have been wearing…
View PostThe best new outdoors books on… surfing
The loveliest books for water babies on how to surf, where to surf and (my favourite part) what to eat afterwards. Guaranteed to make you…
View PostThe best new outdoors books on… cycling
Whether you’re a hardcore cycling commuter (like me, screw you lorry drivers!), a muddy mountain bike enthusiast or just fancy knowing a fixie from a…
View PostMy pick of the best camping books
My pick of the top camping titles just in time for a summer of sleeping under stars and canvas, including essential info on where to…
View PostSurfdome’s festival essentials
It’s allllllmost festival season! I know, I can’t wait either. In the meantime, check out my pick of festie essentials from surf/ski/style geniuses Surfdome. Mash…
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Places to stay: The Scarlet Hotel review
The Scarlet Hotel review: Magnificent coastlines, bubbling hot tubs and Cornish cream teas are some of my all-time favourite things, so the delightfully grown-up and…
View PostReview: Target Dry Olivia jacket
I’m a sucker for a nice little waterproof number, and it doesn’t get much more cheerful than the bright spotty lining and cheery cherry red…
View PostCycling from Bristol to Oxford with PedalFolk
It all got a bit Famous Five last weekend, when I hit the road with PedalFolk, a band of travelling folk musicians bent on cycling…
View PostReview: Target Dry Elle Mac in a Sac
It’s all springlike and sunshiney suddenly! I feel very happy indeed. The only issue I seem to be having is that I can’t seem to…
View PostTen best international festivals
Missed out on a Glasto ticket? Eschew mud and rain in favour of beaches, sunshine and some seriously good tunes at one of the world’s…
View PostMandMDirect’s Reward a Runner competition
If your lovely dad is training hard or your best mate’s in need of some shiny new lycra to motivate her to victory, I’ve found…
View PostFive best accessories for summer gardens
Spring is finally here! Dust down your flipflops, crack out the Pimms and get out in the garden – it may have been a little…
View PostLazy days in Dorset
It was my birthday a few weeks ago, and some friends and I headed down to Dorset to stay in a gorgeous little cottage in…
View PostHow to: have a little garden party
We spent last weekend at a cottage on the Dorset coast enjoying the sunshine, and gorgeous gift website www.dotcomgiftshop.com sent me the loveliest gardeny things…
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