Let’s Explore … Nepal

Let’s Explore … Nepal Nepal, the birthplace of Buddha. A country I have wanted to visit for a while now and in 2017 we flew into Kathmandu and drove up to Pokhara, where we were met by our guide Dawa. Dawa, nicknamed ‘D’, has been up Everest a mere 3 times so this trip forContinue reading “Let’s Explore … Nepal”

Gear Review for Overboard

Overboard Bags are a British company who’s products I never go travelling without. Starting off small, Overboard have become a leading brand in waterproof bags. Whether I am going for a stroll in the Suffolk countryside or a mountain hike in the Lake District, my rucksack will always be packed with colourful Overboard dry bags.Continue reading “Gear Review for Overboard”

Lifeventure Thermal Mug Review

One thing I love almost more than walking, and exploring, and that is tea. A strong ‘builders tea’ to start my day, and finish it.. And of course a few in between.. But when out filming walks you can’t just put the kettle on. Of course that isn’t a complaint but there is one thing IContinue reading “Lifeventure Thermal Mug Review”

Duke of Edinburgh Awards

2016 was the Diamond Anniversary for the DofE Awards and through The Outdoor Guide I have been commissioned to create an end of year edit that collates all their events from their 60th Anniversary year. Throughout the year ambassadors and celebrities had taken on challenges to raise money and awareness of the work the DofEContinue reading “Duke of Edinburgh Awards”

Let’s Explore… Croatia

Favourite pieces of travel gear:  Northcore Adventure Hammock Travelling has always been important, not just going to the places and the food, but meeting new people too. Croatia has been on my bucket list for a while now and finally I managed to bag a trip, albeit a short one.  Watch the video of theContinue reading “Let’s Explore… Croatia”

Image, Instinct and Imagination: Landscape as Sign Language Film

Image, Instinct and Imagination: Landscape as Sign Language The exhibition, unveiled by Julia Bradbury answers the question Professor Appleton poses at the start of his book: ‘What do we like about landscape and why do we like it?’ Simon Warner’s landscape photography allows visitors to try out their newly acquired skills of landscape interpretation. HereContinue reading “Image, Instinct and Imagination: Landscape as Sign Language Film”

Exploring Northern Norway Article

Tromsø in northern Norway is about 400km within the Arctic Circle and most definitely one of the most remarkable places that should be on everyone’s travel list. The lodgings vary from large, contemporary hotels to the rather small Sami tents. Winter gear we like: Oakley Crescent 2.0 Shell 2l 10k Snow Pant The days areContinue reading “Exploring Northern Norway Article”