How to: stay safe and healthy on travel adventures

If you’re about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime, it’s easy to forget about health and safety in the excitement of planning bungee jumps or deciding how many pairs of flip flops to pack. But it’s worth sorting out the less thrilling bits of your holiday well in advance, as a few quick precautions can save you from such unsavory mishaps as holiday illness or injury abroad. Make sure you’re properly prepared and protect yourself for your next big adventure with my guide.

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European Outdoor Film Tour

European Outdoor Film Tour

I don’t know when I was last this excited about going to the movies. Nine of the coolest European extreme sports films are on …
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Competition: win £100 to spend on winter goodies from Fat Face

Competition: win £100 to spend on winter goodies from Fat Face

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Review: Brasher Hillmaster hiking socks for women

Review: Brasher Hillmaster hiking socks for women

I have new socks! So without further ado let me introduce:
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Cold Hawaii – the Danish surf mecca

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Review: Hi-Tec Lynx Trail mid women’s boots

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How to use a storm kettle

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Wanderlust Blog of the Week

Wanderlust Blog of the Week

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Photoblog: a day on Dartmoor

Some days I love my job.
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I’m not going surfing for another two weeks, so in the meantime I am going to stare at this periodically.
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Five amazing must-surf spots

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How to: go glamping

How to: go glamping

Leaky tents, muddy fields and tepid baked beans do not a happy weekend of camping make, but tend to be the inevitable reality. Luckily, the&…
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The Beauty of Barbour

The Beauty of Barbour

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