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A 3.5 easy loop around the crystal-clear Liepnitzsee!

Jan 4

Jan 4 My favourite sections of the Malerweg

Long distance hikes

As an 8-day hike covering 115km, the Malerweg is a gorgeous tour of the Elbsandsteingebirge, which is German for (don’t hold your breath) “sand-stone-mountain-range-near-the-Elbe-river”.

Nov 18

Nov 18 Pfaueninsel

“This tiny island on West Berlin’s Havel is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and makes for a dreamy nature escape from the city for a few hours.”

Nov 18

Nov 18 Teufelsberg and Drachenberg

In a pinch for time? Check out this 2 hour loop from Grunewald with a historic bonus: SPY STUFF!

Nov 6

Nov 6 On the joy of skinny dipping

Having a body can actually be quite enjoyable. And that is all. The polar opposite of the bikini body, swimming naked is utterly non-sexual: it’s a natural state.

Aug 8

Aug 8 My TOPO Designs Daypack – REVIEW

“You had me at Topo.”

Jul 22

Jul 22 Why I really started hiking

“The following Saturday, the morning after the final, brutal end of Satan’s marathon of cardiac annihilation, Lucy and I took the train to Hassocks and walked to Lewes. And at last my journey of patching myself back together started.”

Jun 8

Jun 8 Walking the West Highland Way, Baby

Long distance hikes

My first multi-day hike, beautiful Lochs, hot feet and Oprah.

Apr 29

Apr 29 Treptow to Köpenick

“After a lovely ramble along the waterside we couldn't find the indicated river crossing on the map - to discover it's a ferry! So yep, we got a boat too. What a day.”

Dec 26

Dec 26 10 Ways to Get More Fresh Air (and Pink Cheeks)

“Let's be real: food is the best motivator, and the pub lunch is often my favourite part of a day hike. Pick a beautiful country pub, make a booking (so you can't back out) then get off the train one stop before, and MAKE YOUR WAY TO LUNCH YE SHALL!”

Nov 22

Nov 22 My new backpack! 25L Smith the Roll Pack by Millican

Fancy!

Nov 14

Nov 14 On Getting Soaked

“No such thing as bad weather, etc etc.”

Nov 3

Nov 3 My favourite outdoor movies for when you're stuck inside

The search for a simpler life is what drives Christopher McCandless across America and finally to Alaska, where he eats some poisonous plants and dies in a bus

Oct 24

Oct 24 Hiker Gear Basics: 5 Pieces to Start Your Outdoor Wardrobe

Then, calling upon the goodly spirit of Sir Chris Townsend himself, select and purchase your shoes, and forever be courageous, wise and lightweight.

Oct 17

Oct 17 My first solo hike!

"I am woman, watch me eat sandwich.

Oct 10

Oct 10 What's in my daypack?

6. Lip balm!!!

Oct 2

Oct 2 Getting Down in the Grand Canyon

So I did the only thing any rational human being would do in this situation. I recited each track from the first Backstreet Boys album in my head.

Sep 28

Sep 28 How to Plan Awesome Day Hikes from London