It’s good to mix things up once in a while. Try something new. Do something that scares you a little …or a lot. The benefits of getting out of your comfort zone have been widely written about: it makes you more productive and creative, can help you deal with new and unexpected changes, bring down stress levels, encourage personal […]
Keith Bontrager is credited as a pioneer of the modern mountain bike. He coined this phrase: Strong. Light. Cheap. – Pick two. If a bike is strong and light, it’s not going to be cheap. If it’s light and cheap, it’s not going to be strong, The principle rings true for outdoorsy apparel too. […]
A splash of spontaneity is a must in all my travels plans. It never fails to add the fab to my journeys. Which is why one of my top travel tips is don’t plan too much. My journey to Mavrovo National Park was one such little-planned escapade I shoehorned into a few spare days between joining a […]
One of my resolutions for 2016 was to take better selfies. Yes – I know – saddo life goal right there. But seriously, this attempt at a selfie demonstrates why I need to drastically improve. I made legendary British Mountaineer (and one of the nicest people I’ve ever met), Sir Chris Bonington, look like a […]
