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EP8 – FANCY A TRIP TO IRAN?

Click play SUMMARY OF THIS WEEK'S SHOW:- “Carry as little as possible, but choose that little with care" - Earl Shafer This week's Podcast in ...

By Adventure Geek | May 27, 2020 | Blog, Podcasts

GEAR REVIEW – SEA TO SUMMIT POCKET TROWEL

Do not purchase this awful poop trowel When I review a product, I usually talk about the pros and cons, but this review is a ...

By Adventure Geek | May 23, 2020 | Blog, Gear

EP7 – THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA | A NEW PODCAST APP | AND MORE ADVENTURES

Click play SUMMARY OF THIS WEEK'S SHOW:- “If you think adventures are dangerous, try routine: It’s Lethal.” – Paulo Coelho This week's Podcast in a ...

By Adventure Geek | May 20, 2020 | Blog, Podcasts

EP6 – MOUNT EVEREST | PERSONAL LOCATION BEACONS | CAMPING APPS AND MUCH MORE

Click play SUMMARY OF THIS WEEK'S SHOW:- "All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking." - Friedrich Nietzsche This week's episode in a nutshell: Guess ...

By Adventure Geek | May 13, 2020 | Blog, Podcasts

GEAR REVIEW – SALOMON OUT WEEK 38 + 6 BACKPACK

Why I considered changing my rucksack / backpack Since my first Camino trip in 2016 I have always worn the Osprey Aura 50 L backpack. ...

By Adventure Geek | May 8, 2020 | Blog, Gear

EP5 – THE INCA TRAIL IN PERU | LEAVE NO TRACE | And what did Janet see?

Click play SUMMARY OF THIS WEEK'S SHOW:- My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She’s ninety-seven now, and we don’t ...

By Adventure Geek | May 6, 2020 | Blog, Podcasts

BOOK REVIEW – Believe

Believe: Boxing, Olympics and My Life Outside the Ring by Nicola Adams At London 2012, Nicola Adams made history. The flyweight boxer became the first ...

By Adventure Geek | Feb 7, 2020 | Blog, Books & Films

Reading AudioBooks is Now Free!

Why didn't I know this before? My mother-in-law is a bookaholic! She introduced me to Goodreads.com many years ago and from here you can set ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 30, 2020 | Blog, Books & Films

BOOK REVIEW – HELP ME

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2020 0% Introduction Help Me: One Woman’s Quest to Find Out if Self-Help Really Can Change Your Life by Marianne Power ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 24, 2020 | Blog, Books & Films

GEAR REVIEW – UMBRELLA CLIP

TREAT OF THE WEEK - UMBRELLA CLIP I have walked with an umbrella now for many years. A trekking umbrella is brilliant in the rain ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 15, 2020 | Blog, Gear

GEAR REVIEW – Muck Boot / Walking Wellies

GEAR REVIEW - Muck Boot - Women’s Arctic Sport 11 Tall Boots BY MICHELLE BANISTER (aka Fat Flump) Here goes – a review of my ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 10, 2020 | Blog, Gear

BOOK REVIEW – ATOMIC HABITS

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 10, 2020 | Blog, Books & Films

2020 HIKING GOALS FOR A FEMALE SOLO TREKKER! (Video)

HIKING GOALS FOR 2020 In this week's video, I talk about my hiking goals for 2020 which includes three big walks that I have planned. ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 9, 2020 | Blog, Gear

BOOK REVIEW – THE MIRACLE EQUATION

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction The Miracle Equation: The Two Decisions That Turn Your Biggest Goals from Possible, to Probable, to Inevitable by ...

By Adventure Geek | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

BOOK REVIEW – A BETTER ME

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction A Better Me: The Official Autobiography by Gary Barlow. 'This is the book I wished I'd had to ...

By Adventure Geek | Nov 21, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

GEAR REVIEW – WATERPROOF GLOVES

TREAT OF THE WEEK - WINTER GLOVES On Monday I dropped my waterproof gloves in the car park after one of our AG Club walks, ...

By Adventure Geek | Nov 15, 2019 | Blog, Gear

BOOK REVIEW – BLANKET OF STARS

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction Blanket of Stars: Thru-Hiking the Camino de Santiago by C.W. Lockhart An unlikely pilgrim battles agoraphobia to ...

By Adventure Geek | Nov 8, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

BOOK REVIEW – WALK WITH YOUR WOLF

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction Walk With Your Wolf: Unlock your intuition, confidence & power by Jonathan Hoban 'An important message about the ...

By Adventure Geek | Oct 11, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

GEAR REVIEW -BOOT DRYERS

TREAT OF THE WEEK - BOOT DRYERS A few years ago I climbed Snowdon in the pouring rain. It was great fun but my boots ...

By Adventure Geek | Sep 26, 2019 | Blog, Gear

GEAR REVIEW – OSPREY AURA 50L BACKPACK WITH ACCESSORIES

Osprey Pack Review after 3 years+ of use! I first purchased my Osprey Aura 50l pack in 2016 in preparation for my first Camino experience. ...

By Adventure Geek | Sep 13, 2019 | Blog, Gear

GEAR REVIEW – COLUMBIA WOMEN'S HIKING SHIRT

Hiking Shirt Review after over 18 months of use! In January 2018 I purchased my first hiking shirt. I was not sure if a hiking ...

By Adventure Geek | Aug 30, 2019 | Blog, Gear

BOOK REVIEW – STEPS OUT OF TIME

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction Steps Out of Time, One Woman's Journey on the Camino by Katharine Soper Steps Out of Time won ...

By Adventure Geek | Aug 30, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

GEAR REVIEW – MONTANE INEO WOMENS PRO PANTS

Hiking Leggings Review after over 1000 miles! In September 2018 I purchased my very first pair of hiking leggings. I spent ages online looking for ...

By Adventure Geek | Aug 23, 2019 | Blog, Gear

GEAR REVIEW – ALTRA LONE PEAK 4.0 WOMENS

Gear Review after 600 miles! After watching endless YouTube videos I was hooked with the Altra Lone Peak 4.0's so I purchased a pair in ...

By Adventure Geek | Aug 16, 2019 | Blog, Gear

BOOK REVIEW – My MIDSUMMER MORNING

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction My Midsummer Morning: Rediscovering a Life of Adventure by Alastair Humphreys Seasoned adventurer Alastair Humphreys pushes himself to ...

By Adventure Geek | Aug 15, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

TREAT OF THE WEEK | SOLAR POWER PACK

Treat of the week When Jason joined me on the South Downs Way I had "gear envy" as he showed me his new solar charging ...

By Adventure Geek | Aug 9, 2019 | Blog, Gear

TREAT OF THE WEEK | MIDORI TRAVEL JOURNAL

Treat of the week I have been a fan of writing a diary or journal since I was a teenager. I have a whole range ...

By Adventure Geek | Aug 2, 2019 | Blog, Gear

BOOK REVIEW – WHAT THE PSYCHIC TOLD THE PILGRIM

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction What the Psychic Told the Pilgrim: A Midlife Misadventure on Spain's Camino de Santiago In this wickedly funny ...

By Adventure Geek | Aug 1, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

TREAT OF THE WEEK | BEAR NOTE TAKING APP

Treat of the week As many of you may know, I enjoy documenting my travels and recording the stories and ideas as they happen. When ...

By Adventure Geek | Jul 25, 2019 | Blog, Gear

TREAT OF THE WEEK | EKSTER SMART WALLET WITH CHIPILO TRACKER

Treat of the week - I'm Now Super Smart! After my wallet was stolen at a Madness concert a few weeks ago I was on ...

By Adventure Geek | Jul 19, 2019 | Blog, Gear

BOOK REVIEW – TWO STEPS FORWARD

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction From the New York Times bestselling author of The Rosie Projectcomes a story of taking chances and learning to love again ...

By Adventure Geek | Jul 16, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

BOOK REVIEW – Peas and Queues (Unabridged Audiobook)

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction How do you get rid of unwanted guests? What do you do if there's a racket in the ...

By Adventure Geek | Jun 28, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

TREAT OF THE WEEK | BACKPACK RAIN COVER & AIRPORT BAG COMBO

Treat of the week - Not just a rain cover... This little product is wicked! No longer do I need to carry cling film with ...

By Adventure Geek | Jun 21, 2019 | Blog, Gear

BOOK REVIEW – I'M OFF THEN, LOSING AND FINDING MYSELF ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction I'm Off Then has sold more than three million copies in Germany and has been translated into eleven languages. ...

By Adventure Geek | Jun 16, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

TREAT OF THE WEEK |THE WORLDS THINEST TRAVEL ADAPTER

Treat of the week - A New Travel Adapter I think I am the only person who will get excited when a bit of gear ...

By Adventure Geek | Jun 6, 2019 | Blog, Gear

Book Review – The Salt Path, Raynor Winn

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction Just days after Raynor learns that Moth, her husband of 32 years, is terminally ill, their home and ...

By Adventure Geek | May 24, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

TREAT OF THE WEEK | A MINI-ME, SHOE TAGS AND A COW THINGY

Treat of the week - A range of gifts Wow! Each week something usually lands through the letterbox via Amazon, Ebay or some type of ...

By Adventure Geek | May 17, 2019 | Blog, Gear

Book Review – Walking Home, Clare Balding

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction In Clare Balding's family, walking just took too long - she galloped through the countryside and she galloped ...

By Adventure Geek | May 10, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

TREAT OF THE WEEK | A BUFF AND HOW TO WEAR ONE!

Treat of the week - Buff A Buff is a staple within anyone's gear list if you are a hiker and I was distraught when ...

By Adventure Geek | May 10, 2019 | Blog, Gear

TREAT OF THE WEEK | ALTRA LONE PEAK 4.0 TRAIL RUNNERS FOR WOMEN

Treat of the week - Altra Lone Peak Trail Runners I was looking for a trail runner that had a larger / wider toe box ...

By Adventure Geek | Apr 26, 2019 | Blog, Gear

TREAT OF THE WEEK | DEAD CATS AND HEAD PROTECTORS FOR THE OSMO POCKET

Treat of the week - Windshield for Osmo Pocket The DJI Osmo Pocket has two pinhole microphones. One on the bottom and one on the ...

By Adventure Geek | Apr 19, 2019 | Blog, Gear

Book Review – In Praise Of Slow – Challenging the Cult of Speed

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction We live in the age of speed. We strain to be more efficient, to cram more into each ...

By Adventure Geek | Apr 18, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

TREAT OF THE WEEK | NO-TIE-SHOELACES

Treat of the week - No-Tie-Shoelaces I was introduced to these shoelaces via my brother who is a runner. He swore by them and I ...

By Adventure Geek | Apr 10, 2019 | Blog, Gear

Film Review – Edie

Introduction This beautiful heartwarming tale throws off the shackles of age, challenging the relationships that we have with ourselves and those around us. An inspiring ...

By Adventure Geek | Apr 4, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

Five Small Items That Are Super Useful For The Camino

The small things in life make all the difference, and the Camino is no exception. This week, I would like to share with you five ...

By Adventure Geek | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, Gear

Book Review – How To Be Human: The Manual

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction It took us 4 billion years to evolve to where we are now. No question, anyone reading this ...

By Adventure Geek | Mar 22, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

TREAT OF THE WEEK | GREAT BRITISH RUDE AND QUIRKY PLACE NAMES MAP

Treat of the week - Rude & Quirky Place Names of Britain When I spotted this map on Amazon it didn't take long before I ...

By Adventure Geek | Mar 20, 2019 | Blog, Gear

TREAT OF THE WEEK | OSMO POCKET ACCESSORIES & SD CARD HOLDER

Treat of the week - Osmo Pocket Accessories I must admit, I have a bit of an Amazon addiction. I have been fighting it for ...

By Adventure Geek | Mar 13, 2019 | Blog, Gear

Book Review – First Man In, Leading From The Front

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction No one is born a leader. But through sheer determination and by confronting life’s challenges, Ant Middleton has ...

By Adventure Geek | Mar 12, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

TREAT OF THE WEEK | LIGHTWEIGHT CAMP SHOES AND A FLYING COW

Lighthouse Shoes from Mountain Warehouse - click to visit the site. Treat of the week - Camp Shoes I must admit, I have a ...

By Adventure Geek | Mar 8, 2019 | Blog, Gear

TREAT OF THE WEEK | Check Out These Cool Compression / Dehydrated Towels!

Treat of the week I must admit, I have a bit of an Amazon addiction. I have been fighting it for some time now, but ...

By Adventure Geek | Feb 28, 2019 | Blog, Gear

Book Review – The Year We Seized The Day : A True Story of Friendship and Renewal on the Camino

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction The utterly compelling and inspirational account of how two very different writers tackle their demons walking the Camino ...

By Adventure Geek | Feb 8, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

Sharing The Camino Love | A Podcast with Bev Thorogood

A few weeks ago I attended the She Enjoy's Success Summit which is hosted by the lovely Vivien Joy. It was a fabulous event and ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 29, 2019 | Blog, Camino France, Hikes, Podcasts

Book Review – Dare to Do by Sarah Outen

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction On 1 April 2011, rower and adventurer Sarah Outen set off in her kayak from Tower Bridge for ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 25, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

Book Review – The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 5, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

Book Review – Up: My Life’s Journey to the Top of Everest by Ben Fogle, Marina Fogle

Julia's Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction My eyes lifted to the horizon and the unmistakable snowy outline of Everest. Everest, the mountain of my ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 4, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

Book Review – Can't Hurt Me, by David Goggins

Introduction For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare — poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse coloured his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 4, 2019 | Blog, Books & Films

Ep1 – The Camino Talk Show, with Erik Op Ten Berg

The Camino Breaks Hearts and Unites Hearts. This is the very first episode of the Camino Talk Show with Julia Doherty and Erik Op Ten ...

By Adventure Geek | Oct 26, 2018 | Blog, Podcasts, The Camino Talk Show

Book Review: Operation Ironman by George Mahood

If you have been reading the Adventure Geek blog and book reviews then you will know that I am a fan of George Mahood. His ...

By Adventure Geek | Aug 29, 2018 | Books & Films

New Camping Gear for the Camino Ingles Route

Thank you to Douglas A Johnson for this image. As some of you may know, I am heading back to Spain in October 2018 to ...

By Adventure Geek | Aug 24, 2018 | Blog, Gear, Random Thoughts

What Was That App That You Use For Local Walks?

After yet another message on Facebook asking me "What was that app you used for the walks, Julia?" I thought it was about time that ...

By Adventure Geek | Jun 25, 2018 | Blog, Random Thoughts, Tech

Darwin On The Trail (YouTuber)

I was keen on learning more about Ultra-Light backpacking and stumbled upon a whole new world when researching on YouTube. As some of you may ...

By Adventure Geek | Jun 8, 2018 | Blog, YouTubers

Travels with Rachel – In Search of South America (book review)

If you have been following my blog for a while then you will already know that I am a fan of George Mahood. His style ...

By Adventure Geek | Jun 1, 2018 | Books & Films

Nine Things You Should Know About Technology On The Camino

I know, I know, I can hear it now, the Camino is meant to be a place where we can switch off and bask in ...

By Adventure Geek | Jun 1, 2018 | Blog, Camino France, Gear, Tech

The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail at 67 years old!

I had never heard of Grandma Gatewood until I was listening to an interview with the author of this amazing book on The Mighty Blue ...

By Adventure Geek | May 25, 2018 | Books & Films

Gear review of the multi-cool buff, which is perfect for the camino

The Must Have Gadget for Walking in the Camino Sun

As I type this blog we are in the final preparations of walking the Camino. I already mentioned this particular gadget in last week's blog ...

By Adventure Geek | May 18, 2018 | Blog, Gear

Not Tonight Josephine (Book Review)

By George Mahood Official Blurb: Click here to download from Amazon Two Brits, George and Mark, set off from New York City to explore the ...

By Adventure Geek | May 11, 2018 | Books & Films

Free Country: A Penniless Adventure the Length of Britain (Book review)

The plan is simple. George and Ben have three weeks to cycle 1000 miles from the bottom of England to the top of Scotland. There ...

By Adventure Geek | May 4, 2018 | Books & Films

High and Low: How I Hiked Away From Depression Across Scotland

By Keith Foskett Click here to view on Amazon I am a Keith Foskett fan after devouring his first book about his Camino trip, The ...

By Adventure Geek | Apr 27, 2018 | Blog, Books & Films

127 Hours – Between a Rock and a Hard Place (Book review)

A totally inspiring and moving true story, which was cringe-worthy in parts. This book has some strong messages to take with you on your own ...

By Adventure Geek | Apr 27, 2018 | Blog, Books & Films

Jetboil flash - why I love my backpacking stove

JetBoil Flash Backpacking Cooking System is Wicked!

If you are buying a cooking system for your backpacking adventures then the JetBoil Flash is certainly worth consideration. Check out the video below, but ...

By Adventure Geek | Apr 6, 2018 | Blog, Gear

Zero to Travel Podcast – Jason Moore

Click here to visit on iTunes Whilst hiking The Cotswold Way I had listened to all my podcasts so I was looking for some new ...

By Adventure Geek | Apr 6, 2018 | Podcasts

Weekly Hiking Tip – Podcast by Dan Feldman

click here to visit on iTunes I love to listen to podcasts in the car, on a walk or even on a full hike. Let ...

By Adventure Geek | Mar 23, 2018 | Blog, Podcasts

Into The Wild – Film Review

Wow! This film is based on a true story and it certainly made me feel incredibly emotional as I watched this young man go through ...

By Adventure Geek | Mar 16, 2018 | Blog, Books & Films

The 5am Miracle Podcast

I have been listening to Jeff Sanders podcast called The 5am Miracle Podcast now for over three years and I do not think I have ...

By Adventure Geek | Mar 7, 2018 | Podcasts

The 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 ...

By Adventure Geek | Mar 7, 2018 | Blog, Gear

Wicked Shoulder Pouch for Your Mobile Phone

In this week's video, I explain the benefits of the Maxpedition Mobile Phone Pouch that fits snuggly onto the shoulder strap of any backpack. I ...

By Adventure Geek | Feb 2, 2018 | Gear

Wild: 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 ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 25, 2018 | Blog, Books & Films

Gear for Ensuring A Good Nights Sleep When Hostelling and Hiking

In this week's video, I will showcase the items and routine that I have when arriving at a hostel. In my opinion, the sleep routine ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 19, 2018 | Blog, Gear

The Last Englishman by Keith Foskett

Click to view on Amazon A Thru-Hiking Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail After reading Keith's previous book which talked about his journey along the ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 19, 2018 | Blog, Books & Films

5 hiking and backpacking items that I love

Five Gadgets That I Adore for All My Hiking Trips

Last week I put together a video of the five items that I had purchased that were a complete waste of money. (see here). ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 9, 2018 | Blog, Gear, Tech

The Outdoors Station

Listening to podcasts is a great way to improve your skills, knowledge and become inspired. I listen to many podcasts, but on the Adventure Geek ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 5, 2018 | Blog, Podcasts

The Camino Way, Lessons in Leadership from a Walk Across Spain

By Victor Prince Over the next coming weeks and months, you will start to see a variety of book, gear, film and podcast reviews on ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 5, 2018 | Blog, Books & Films

Overweight, Undertrained and Terrified: A Camino Diary

by Connor O Donoghue Over the next coming weeks and months, you will start to see a variety of book, gear, film and podcast reviews ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 4, 2018 | Blog, Books & Films

Five Hiking Items That I wish I Hadn't Purchased

In this week's video, I am going to share with you my five gadgets that I purchased, but never actually used. I am sure ...

By Adventure Geek | Jan 3, 2018 | Blog, Gear

My Camino – The Podcast

Listening to podcasts is a great way to improve your skills, knowledge and become inspired. I listen to many podcasts, but on the Adventure Geek ...

By Adventure Geek | Dec 19, 2017 | Podcasts

The Journey in Between – Book Review

The Story of a Thru-Hiking Adventure on El Camino de Santiago by Keith Foskett If you have read any of Kieth Foskett's aka "Fozzie" ...

By Adventure Geek | Dec 18, 2017 | Books & Films

Four Novels To Get You In The Mood for Your Camino Adventure

I returned from the first leg of the Camino Frances in June 2016. After a month of reflection, we decided that we could not wait ...

By Adventure Geek | Jul 30, 2016 | Blog, Books & Films, Camino France

I've Just Got To Tell You About My New Camino Gadget!

This couple gave us £5 for a coffee I love my gadgets and my latest backpacking toy is one that got me more excited that the ...

By Adventure Geek | Jul 4, 2016 | Blog, Gear

What Have I Bought for the Camino This Month?

I have not written a blog on my latest purchases for a while, so I thought I would give you an update. It has become ...

By Adventure Geek | Apr 12, 2016 | Blog, Gear

Yippee! I Have My Scallop Shell for the Camino, Thanks to My Mum!

Walking sticks in Santiago, La Coruna, Galicia, Spain I was absolutely over the moon as last weekend my mum came over for Sunday dinner and ...

By Adventure Geek | Mar 24, 2016 | Blog, Camino France, Gear, Hikes

What Gadgets Have I Bought This Week?

As a modern day pilgrim, I do not feel that you have to suffer to walk the Camino. If there are gadgets and items that ...

By Adventure Geek | Mar 11, 2016 | Blog, Gear

Can you Carry Trekking Poles on an Airplane?

With all the latest developments in security at airports nowadays, it suddenly dawned on me that I may not be allowed to carry my Nordic ...