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5 fantastic reasons to vIsit Guatemala – and 4 things to do there 

Guatemala, the heart of Mayan civilization and a country bursting with culture and natural beauty […]

How cold water swimming can help with managing depression

Depression is a widespread mental health condition affecting many people globally and in the United […]

Corbett bagging: Morven, near Ballater

The Corbett Morven is one of the easier outings in the list of 222 Scottish […]

Free beginner’s guide to navigation by Ramblers Scotland

Walking charity Ramblers Scotland has launched a free beginner’s guide to navigation. The guide takes […]

Review: Whitby Gear Monocular

Whitby Gear has launched two monocular products, designed for outdoor enthusiasts who want to keep […]

Corbett bagging: Meall Dubh, Glen Moriston

Hubby G had a plan to kayak the length of Loch Ness, form Fort Augustus […]

Tips for first time traveller’s guide | Greenbrier WV

Picturesque Greenbrier Valley is where history, nature and culture come together to offer a unique […]

Review: The North Face Women’s Vectiv Exploris II Mid Futurelight Boots

I asked a friend, Jen, to test The North Face Women’s Vectiv Exploris II Mid […]

Review: Berghaus Vorlich Gore-Tex waterproof jacket

Have been testing the new Berghaus Vorlich Gore-Tex waterproof jacket. It is part of a […]

Unplugged adventures to entertain kids outdoors 

In a world where entertainment is available at the touch of a button, it can […]

Review: Scarpa Mescalito TRK Planet GTX hiking boots

Footwear brand Scarpa has launched new hiking footwear, the Mescalito TRK Planet GTX hiking boots. […]

Review: Leatherman ARC multi-tool

The new Leatherman ARC feels reassuringly weighty and robust and boasts lots of useful functions. […]