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Bedpans, Pink Baths, Beautiful Scenery and a Spooky Shrine…
In preparation for the 102-mile walk along The Cotswold Way, I knew I needed to get some hill training under my feet. I will be averaging around 15 miles a day so it is important that I can easily walk that distance without feeling overwhelmed or fatigued. My Nordic Walking Club colleague Diana suggested The…
Read MoreThe Best Lightweight Day Pack for Hikers
I absolutely love my Sea to Summit Lightweight Daypack and here are the reasons why:- * It packs up very small. Dinky is probably the best word to use! * It is very comfortable to wear * It holds up to 20 litres * At only 69oz, what is there to not like about this…
Read MoreShould I Wear Boots or Trail Runners?
A few weeks ago, I purchased some new Solomon Hiking Boots. You know the old phrase:- “If it ain’t broke, don’t try and fix it!” I have always worn the same Salomon hiking boots as they have always been comfortable. Touch wood, I have also never had a blister or in fact any issues with…
Read MoreThere Is No WiFi In The Forrest, But You Will Find A Better Connection
I was listening to Dan Mullins on “My Camino Podcast” when he quoted “There is no WiFi in the forest, but there is certainly a better connection”. I instantly pulled over into the nearest layby and had to write that down. It was as if he was speaking directly to me and those words of…
Read MoreI Love My New Trekking Umbrella
My Amazon purge lasted for three weeks, but I was really keen to buy a trekking umbrella. I spent lots of time online, and watching YouTube videos to decide which one to buy and ended up purchasing the Euroschirm Swing Liteflex Trekking Umbrella. When researching the umbrella, there were key elements that I was interested…
Read MoreMy Top Twenty SmartPhone Travel Apps
In true Adventure Geek Style, I thought I would share with you my top iPhone applications that I currently use for hiking and travelling. I know we are meant to be getting away from technology and enjoying the peace of the outdoors, but the smartphone is a very good safety tool. (That’s my excuse anyway!).
Read MoreLost My Mojo
It’s Friday morning and my “Adventure Geek Day”. I love these days as I have my new office and I can look out of the window and chat to the robin who sits on the wooden gazeebo keeping me company. These times are special as I feel a sense of peace. Just me, my computer and…
Read MoreWild: A Journey from Lost to Found
Julie and I visited the Adventure Show in London last weekend. The show was not that exciting. It was rather like a show for adventure travel agents and was not what I was expecting. I think I was expecting lots of interesting talks, many gear stalls with lots of new and exciting adventure gadgets to explore. …
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