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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We’re back! I’m sorry about our extended break, we stopped for Christmas, then we had a January break and after forgetting last week, we’re finally up and running again as normal. From now on, #AdventureCalling will be open every other
Did you know that Nordic Walking exercises 90% of your body’s muscles? If you compare this to running which only uses 45% and cycling which uses 50%, it’s unsurprising why Nordic Walking is set to become a huge fitness trend
I have been researching festivals recently as every year I hear about more and more events that sound amazing! I had no idea though that there are some fantastic ski festivals all over the world. They vary in terms of
One of the many benefits of moving house last year is that we now have a much bigger garden. Not only that, but our garden is absolutely teeming with birds! We only moved to the next street, yet our old
Understandably, seeing the Niagara Falls is on a lot of hiker’s to do list. They truly are a natural wonder and because much of the surrounding land has some sort of protected status there are plenty of great trails and
You’ll always remember your first camping experience. Rising and retreating with the sun, the sound of zips at all hours, and being at one with nature. All these moments are made possible with the right tent, and you can be
I hate January. Once you’re over the euphoria of the New Year celebrations, and your commitment to your resolutions has waned, it really is a dull month! It’s therefore a great time to make some travel plans and plot your
When I started this blog I didn’t expect it to really go anywhere. I just wanted a record of our outdoor adventures to look back on in years to come. Along the way I’ve been lucky to pick up a
Despite a few reservations, not least about the cost, we recently enjoyed our first family holiday at Center Parcs. We went at the cheapest time of year and paid just £329 for a four night stay in a two bedroom
For quite some time I’ve been thinking about whether we should go on a family holiday to Center Parcs. The reason that we’ve never done it before is a niggling doubt at the back of my mind, it just seems
