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30+ DofE volunteering ideas in the UK
Stuck for inspiration when it comes to DofE volunteering ideas? Then check out the list below for 30+ opportunities in the UK that you can use towards this part of your award. YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO CHECK OUT: DofE Kit list: The best rucksack and gear for your...
A birthday party I will NEVER forget!
On the 9th of February 2017 I launched a Facebook group. I called it Love Her Wild - an adventure community to celebrate and encourage more women to get outdoors. At the same time, I published a post inviting women to apply to join me on The Everest Adventure. It was...
7 Best hiking backpacks under £100 (for 2021)
If you are searching for the best hiking backpacks under £100 then the budget is obviously a consideration. While some backpacks go considerably higher than this in price (fancy an Osprey Aether Pro costing £300), I think £100 is a good budget to work with. For this...
DofE kit list: the best rucksack & gear for your expedition
Having the right gear and equipment for your Duke of Edinburgh expedition is going to make all the difference. You want to make sure that every item you carry with you is comfortable and essential so you aren't lugging around extra weight. This DofE kit list -...
Reflections on 2019….and some exciting plans ahead!
I'm so terrible at acknowledging and celebrating my success that when I got to the end of 2019 I thought it'd been just ok. Growing Patreon, passing 25,000 monthly visitors to my blog, increasing my online following, finding a literary agent, learn how to rock climb,...
DofE Gold expedition – ideas & tips from those who’ve passed!
Gearing up for your DofE Gold expedition can be a daunting task. This guide was put together to help you! We draw on the experience of those who have passed. Find out what tips and ideas they have to help you prepare for your own Duke of Edinburgh Gold expedition....
Guide to hiring a campervan in London
London has a lot of Campervan hire companies and makes a great starting point for a caravanning trip in the UK. It's home to London Heathrow airport and has easy access to sights across England, Wales and Scotland (if you don't mind a bit of driving to get there). In...
Your glamping packing list made easy!
Planning a fun glamping getaway? This complete glamping packing list will make sure you don't forget anything important. I'm a huge fan of glamping because for me it provides a nice middle ground, especially when the weather starts to turn. While I love going away on...
10 ideas for your Gold DofE residential
Gold DofE residential is something you'll need to do if you want to complete the highest level on the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Your residential will need to be completed alongside volunteering, skills and, of course, your Gold DofE expedition. Other blogs you may find...
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I'm Bex Band, adventurer & founder of the women's adventure community Love Her Wild. I want to inspire more people to go on adventures to grow in confidence & to reconnect with our natural spaces.
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