Lauren & Luke – The Helpful Hiker
Sometimes it’s good to push yourself out of your comfort zone. It might hurt at the time (or even 2
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Portugal rewards travellers who slow down and pay attention to everyday life. While famous beaches and historic landmarks deserve their reputation, you often discover the country’s real character in quieter streets, family-run cafés and lively town squares where neighbours meet
Some of the most celebrated writing in history was shaped by the outdoors. Here are five places that sparked great literature – and what it feels like to visit them today.
First off, this post is going to have a lot of information, so I will be posting weekly updates across my socials with that week’s free activities across Northamptonshire. Instagram Facebook TikTok School holidays get very expensive very quickly, so
For many travellers, the journey begins long before they reach their destination. Packing, navigating airport security, and worrying about airline baggage allowances can quickly take the excitement out of an adventure. This is especially true for outdoor enthusiasts, photographers, cyclists,
I realised this year that my main hiking boots are 10 years old and, while I love them, they are well overdue a hard earned retirement! After many miles and many adventures, I was really eager to see how the
The UK has fifteen national parks, and we love them dearly. South Korea has more than twenty, packed into a country smaller than England, and most of them are mountains. Walking is close to a national pastime here, so the
The beauty of Thailand’s beaches is undeniable. From the golden sands of Maya Beach, made famous by the 2000 film, The Beach, to Phuket’s shoreline, there are world-famous locations across the country where you can wander beside glittering waters. But
Preparedness is when you plan for things to go right, but also just in case things go wrong. You have a flight booked in a month or are going on a hike with your best friend on the weekend. Either
Hiking is spending the day climbing steep fells, following winding trails through woodland to discover a panoramic view from a mountain summit. There’s no other feeling like reaching the end of a long hike. However, it’s easy for you to
All information correct as of July 2026. With the summer holidays just around the corner I thought I would put together a list of cheap days out in Northamptonshire. Many of these are outdoors, but if the weather is not
