One of my favorite questions to ask people is 'if you could retrain or restudy and do something different, what would you do?' Doctor, musician, and artist are popular answers. But a lot of people also have the same dream as I do...... I wish I'd been a marine...
Passionate about marine conservation and ocean animals? One of the best ways to learn about our oceans and the creatures that call it home is through reading. Below is a comprehensive list of books that cover these topics - from inspiring memoirs by marine...
We almost didn't go. The packing had been an absolute faff to get our heads around. The weather forecast wasn't looking great, the baby was having a terrible few days with teething and our original plan - to hike the Ridgeway - went down the drain last minute due to...
It was even better than I thought it would be! The baby loved being outdoors, climbing about on rocks and pointing and the dozens of horses, sheep and cows that are scattered across Dartmoor. She slept great and we loved the walking and our wild swim on the last day....
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...
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...
(Note: This blog shares my personal thoughts and worries when it comes to having children as a passionate conservationist. It is not intended as criticism on others choices or beliefs. Or as a disregard of other women's circumstances.) I run a women's adventure...
It's not easy being a conservationist. Caring for the planet and acknowledging its reality means seeing faults in every aspect of our society. For me, that means living with an overwhelming sense of hopelessness. I've had friends call this 'conservation depression' or...
When people think going eco what usually comes to mind is turning off the tap when you brush your teeth, reducing your plastic usage and recycling your tin cans. While all these are great habits to help our planet they are merely a drop in the ocean. It makes sense to...
It’s impossible to travel and explore without having some kind impact on the planet. But by making a few conscious choices we can massively reduce the carbon footprint and damage we leave behind. Here are 5 easy ways you can make your adventure eco-friendly. #1 Make...
We had a really lovely stay with Stephanie. She'd heard about our scoot because she’s in the Love Her Wild group and had offered to host us for a rest day which was hugely appreciated. She lived in a town called Eureka (yep!) which has a huge mansion, an old fashioned...
I had a pretty restless nights sleep at our beachside campsite. Waking up at 12.30am to do a morning radio interview for BBC Solent in the U.K. didn’t help. But I also had some pain in my kidneys and bladder (symptoms of my UTI) which wasn’t nice. I’d started...
