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Diversity in the outdoors & why the only barrier is definitely not just yourself
Lack of diversity in the outdoors is relevant to all marginalised groups. But I'm here to talk specifically about women in the outdoors and adventure. Because that's what I am a champion of via the women's adventure community I founded, Love Her Wild (although we do...
Why going on an adventure = a life of success
I’m writing a book (I’ve also already started the next one and, if I'm honest, the one after that as well), juggling a community (which has rocketed in the last year), prepping for online talks and getting ready to launch a new podcast….all while getting used to being...
Setting 2021 Goals (like a chess player)
One of my favourite things I read last year was this article by Mark Manson. He interviewed 1,273 people to ask what they had learnt about 2020. If ever there was proof that this has been a shared experience then this article is it! The lesson that struck me most from...
Setting up a plastic-free refill hub at home
I've made a lot of lifestyle changes for the planet. I almost entirely only buy second hand, eat a plant-based diet, reduce my flying and use public transport or my legs) over driving. As much as it's great to do these things, I feel that I have a duty to do...
A baby and a book deal!
I’ve already made public my first big announcement this year, the arrival of my little one! So now is the time for the second big news that will make 2020 a year that will be filled with positives as much as negatives……I got a book deal! Writing a book is something...
Step by step: Seaford to Eastbourne walk
The Seven Sisters walk or, more specifically, the Seaford to Eastbourne walk is one of my absolute favourite day hikes! The views are so unique and continual and the walk itself is challenging while also being easy to navigate so you can switch off for most of the way...
Hiking to Lac d Oo; the best of the Pyrenees
Staying in the nearby town of Bagnères-de-Luchon while running a writers retreat, we set aside a day to explore the nearby Pyrenees mountain range. There are lots of hikes to choose from but we settled on the well known Lac D oo (Lake Oô) trek. An easy Pyrenees hike...
On having a COVID-19 baby…
There seems to be a huge spectrum when it comes to Coronavirus and how it is affecting people. On one end are those who have had their lives completely turned upside down. And on the other are those sharing memes along the lines of ‘we’re just being asked to sit and...
Guide to hiking the Welsh 3 Peaks
The Welsh 3 Peaks is a brilliant hiking challenge that takes in the highest mountains in Wales' main mountain regions: Brecon Beacons, South Snowdonia and North Snowdonia. It's a total walking distance of 17 miles (27.4km) and covers an accent of over 2200 meters....