Snowdrops! Sunshine, kind of! To celebrate spring attempting to rock up to the party here are my latest favourites for beach days and active travel, from cosy knits to adventure-proofing your phone.
Review: Animal Amp 5/4/3 wetsuit
On the hunt for a comfortable, warm winter wetsuit? The entry-level 5/4/3 Animal Amp, £120, promises flexibility and strength in the face of the freezing…
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Snow adventures for non-skiiers
There are plenty of ways to explore spotless winter landscapes that don’t involve hurtling downhill on skis or a snowboard. In my latest column …
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Review: Aku Tribute II GTX trekking boots in Japan AKU Tribute II GTX and the price is
How to best test out the new Tribute II GTX trekking boots, £139.95 from Aku? Give them to your awesome travel writer bestie before she…
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My Greentraveller’s guide to the Greek islands of Lesvos and Chios
I travelled to the Aegean islands of Lesvos and Chios for Greentraveller to put together a travel guide to these magical communities, and discovered a&…
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Charlie Newman’s pocket-friendly adventures in Iceland
My fantastic mate Charlie is one of my adventure inspirations – she’s always just back from amazing places (Ethiopia’s up next) and she’s …
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Review: Arcteryx Atom SL Hoody
Testing out Arcteryx’s new Atom SL Hoody (£170). Super light at just 235 grams and compact enough to fit in a pocket, this is an…
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Skiing in St Anton am Arlberg with GO SKI GO BOARD and #ThisGirlCan
An all-girl ski trip to St Anton Am Arlberg in the gorgeous Tirol region of Austria to celebrate Snowsport England’s fantastic GO SKI GO …
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Adrenaline in the air
If your weekly 10k around the park is starting to feel a little repetitive try an adrenaline-fuelled airborne adventure. Air Charter Service recently put together&…
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Places to stay: Portmeirion village, Snowdonia
A weekend escape to the quirky charms of Portmeirion village, a wonderfully odd architectural gem which is perfectly positioned on the glorious coast of Snowdonia.
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Review: Odlo Blackcomb Evolution winter base layers
I’ve been tearing around the Austrian pistes and the Welsh mountains in Odlo’s Blackcomb Evolution range of winter sport underwear, partly made from …
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Interview: Sophie Wilford rode the Mongol Derby
In 2015 veterinary surgeon Sophie Wilford took on the toughest horse race in the world. Modelled on Chinggis Khaan’s postal route across the Mongolian steppes,&…
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Halfords cycling essentials guide
If one of your New Year resolutions is to dust off your bike and go exploring country lanes, woodland trails and shining mountain roads on&…
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The Ultimate Camping Packing List To Check Off
Crackling logs, the smell of canvas, charcoal-like marshmallows burning your fingers… camping is pretty great, isn’t it? If the weather’s looking on the …
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Winter Skincare – my favourite products
It ain’t easy looking good in a blizzard, but help is at hand! These wonder products will help you ski, surf and have slightly …
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Sport climbing at Dancing Ledge, Dorset
Another summer, another awesome climbing weekend on the stunning Dorset coast. Gavin, Beren, Pete and I headed to the Isle of Purbeck to conquer some&…
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