The light was already starting to come through the windows at half four in the morning. I reached across my camp bed to feel the temperature of the baby sleeping heavily next to me. She was feeling chilly - the damp cold of the church cutting through her layers. I...
To celebrate the release of my debut book Three Stripes South, I'm running a Christmas special! Buy a signed copy of my book along with a 'Life is Better Outdoors patch for just £8 (inc delivery). Or get 2 signed copies and patches for just £14 (including delivery)....
Music plays an important role in my adventures. As I said in my top long distance walking tips - it can massively help combat boredom and boost my mood. My handy iPod shuffle goes with me everywhere. On it I have an evening wind-down/reflective playlist and also an...
In September I headed to India with 15 other women from the Love Her Wild community to take on a 10 day Stok Kangri Trek. Our goal was to reach the summit of this 6,153m mountain which sits in Ladkah, North India. Stok Kangri is a great entry-level 6,000m trek and...
When you hike 1000km you become a bit obsessed with your backpack and packing skills. By the end of Hiking the Israel National Trail, I'd made all the classic errors while working out how best to pack to save time and strain on my body. Here are my top tips on how to...
Israel has some fantastic pockets of nature which make it the perfect playground for any adventurer. If you are looking for something a bit more exciting from your next visit then check out these 7 outdoor activities in Israel.... YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN...
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Walking the South Downs Way is a great option for anyone wanting an easy/moderate long-distance trail in the UK. It can be completed in under 10 days, at a very chilled pace - or a week if you want to move a bit quicker. The South Downs Way is one of 16 National...
I'm glad I took some time out before writing this review of Kicking the States. Immediately after the expedition, I was feeling pretty spent and a bit overwhelmed by the whole thing. It'd been a huge project (which you can see by the amount of planning we put into it)...
If you've seen my blog - how much do my expeditions cost - you will know that Kicking the States is the most expensive expedition I have done. I always knew it would be. Travelling in the US and in an urban (rather than in a remote) environment was always going to...
You know what adventure you want to do next. Assuming you have thought through your options (check this guide out if you need some adventure inspiration) and have asked these 7 questions then you know that your adventure is both right and realistic. But now you are...
These desert hiking tips will help you prepare and thrive in a barren and hot environment. Hiking in the desert is my absolute favourite. I've crossed 2 deserts now. The first was the Negev desert as part of hiking the 1000km Israel National Trail (the story of which...
The Pacific Coast Bicycle route spans from Vancouver in Canada to the Mexican Border, covering a total of 1,848 miles. If you are thinking of cycling the Pacific Coast bicycle route, you can expect endless coastline - from rugged rocky Oregon to clear blue LA beaches...
