Travel and Adventure

How to Create Better Childhood Memories

How do you create better memories for you and your family? Imagine if there was a way that anything you did was instantly burned into your memory as something positive. You’d quickly build up a library of moments that you could treasure for ever. But the problem is this: you don’t really have much – […]

5 Things I Learned as an International Frisbee Competitor

Between September 2001 and 2006 I had one love: Ultimate Frisbee. What started as a University past time turned into a five year long obsession with the flying disc. But was there anything to learn from those years or was it all wasted time of a socially awkward late-teen? What is Ultimate Frisbee? Ultimate Frisbee […]

Is this the Toughest Camera For Outdoor Use?

Picture the scene: You’re in the most beautiful mountain surroundings you can imagine. But the weather looks like it’s starting to turn. You bring out your phone to take some photographs before the rain and clouds swallow you up. But there’s a problem. Your phone cost several hundred pounds. Are you going to risk getting […]

3 Things I Learned from Seeing The Jungle in Calais

The Jungle in Calais, France is quickly becoming one of the best known migrant camps in the world. Stretching for over 4 square kilometers, it’s 7000+ population is growing every day. Those who make it to the camp will often try to board vehicles to enter the UK illegally which has resulted in extensive security […]

Challenge Yourself (And Get More Out of Life)

I’m forty six miles in and my legs are burning. I left Glasgow more than 2 hours ago and this hill seems be never ending. Finally I reach the summit and begin to descend slowly, catching my breath. I’m a mere 5 miles from my destination of Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh after taking on the annual […]

Best Handheld GPS for Outdoor Adventurers

The Garmin Oregon 650 handheld GPS is easily one of my favourite pieces of outdoor kit. It has a huge variety of functions and is incredibly versatile for a whole range of outdoor adventures and activities. Here’s my review: If you love exploring the outdoors, you’ll also appreciate having good quality kit and equipment. Good […]