Posts in Outdoors
Why is being Outside so relaxing?

Getting Outside and spending your spare time in the Great Outdoors is the perfect remedy for anyone wanting to get away from it all. It provides the chance to escape reality, feel free and not focus on the difficulties and challenges we are all facing us all. 

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5 Outdoor Activities to enjoy this Autumn

With the autumn season in full swing and the inevitable changes in its weather patterns, it is still important for us to feel positive and make the most of the many fun outdoor activities we can still enjoy outdoors. Here are 5 great outdoor activities you can enjoy this autumn.

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4 Benefits Of Outdoor Activities

Outdoor activities and increased learning opportunities can have a significant impact on our lives. As a teacher, I know how important this is and within this new blog post, I hope to highlight the significance of these potential benefits. Read on to see if you agree.

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Exploring The Eastern Netherlands

Over the summer holidays, and with valuable time on my hands. It was good to get outside and find the opportunity to explore some more locations in the Netherlands I don't necessarily have the chance to visit all that often. Read on and find out more about what the east has to offer.

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Protecting Our Planet From Plastic

After reading all about the impressive work of Lizzie Carr and her Plastic Patrol initiative. We decided to take some of her great ideas and further develop them with our own, in order to create some amazing new designs for her trusty Stand Up Paddle Board and then write up our amazing work within a series of detailed newspaper reports.

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Why You Should Go For Walks After Work

Why you should go for walks after work is a motivational piece of writing that encourages everyone to get out after work and go for a walk. It doesn’t really matter where you walk, or indeed for how far, by utilising what you have all around you and embracing the fresh air will definitely bring untold benefits to your overall health and well-being. Read on to find out more.

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My 5 Favourite Outdoor Clothing Brands

Here is a list of some of my 5 favourite outdoor clothing brands to help you get started and kitted out for the Great Outdoors. I start with The North Face, probably the best known outdoor clothing brand out there, then move on to the likes of Fjallraven, Haglofs, Montane and  Rab Equipment. Where I hope to give my honest opinion of what these popular brands might offer.

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Quad Lock Smartphone Tripod Adaptor Review

Here is my latest review of the Quad Lock Smartphone Adaptor. This is a fantastic piece of kit and it has certainly now become an integral part of my outdoor kit bag. I have reviewed this product while using it regularly on my trips outdoors and it is easy to use and allows me to take some great photos on my Smartphone.

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People of the Outdoors - Mathias Wielinga

People of the Outdoors is my latest series whereby I acknowledge those individuals who are inspired and motivated to spend their lives in the Great Outdoors. This series forms a selection of personal interviews and imagery taken from these dedicated individuals. This second interview is by Outdoor Enthusiast Mathias Wielinga, who enjoys hiking and exploring the wild outdoors.

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People of the Outdoors - Rory Southworth

People of the Outdoors is my latest series whereby I acknowledge those individuals who are inspired and motivated to spend their lives in the Great Outdoors. This series forms a selection of personal interviews and imagery taken from these dedicated individuals.

The first interview is by intrepid Outdoor Enthusiast Rory Southworth, who enjoys utilisng the wild outdoors, at any given opportunity.

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Things to remember before your first camping trip

A Camping trip is meant to be fun. However, when you are dealing with the elements of nature, one mistake can turn the whole experience sour. When it comes to the outdoors, it pays to be prepared. This article talks about the complete checklist of things one must keep in mind before they venture out into the wild.

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50 Bucket List ideas to enjoy in the Great Outdoors

50 Bucket list ideas to do in the Great Outdoors is a comprehensive list of fun activities that any child or adult can enjoy in their own free time. I hope these 50 ideas help to serve as inspiration and motivation and indeed help others get outside, enjoy the natural world around them, without spending large amounts of money on unnecessary extras.

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The Surprising Benefits of Outdoor Learning

During my own childhood and Primary Schooling, back in the 1980’s. I have very clear and distinct memories of how cool my school was. With my local Primary School being a diverse and exciting place, where I was not only lucky enough to be inspired by the world around me, but also by the bold and inspirational individuals who led us along this beautiful learning journey. One thing was clear, I really enjoyed learning from the Great Outdoors.

Find out more about the Surprising Benefits of Outdoor Learning in my new blog post.

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‘Thoughts and Stories from the Great Outdoors’

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What will it be like in 2019?

What will it be like in 2019?

With 2018 drawing to a close and a New Year around the corner. This blog post focuses on all that have supported me during a pretty successful 2018 and how I can encourage others to step up, get out and do something new in the year ahead.

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