This was my second trip to Hawaii, a place I didn't think I'd come back to so soon after my honeymoon in 2017, but couldn't pass up another opportunity to visit. I was on Oahu with New Balance, shooting their Spring/Summer catalogue - so excited to see it but can't...
Hiking
The Best Hike in Hawaii… Is it worth hiking the Stairway to Heaven?
Short answer: yes (as long as you're not afraid of heights). Read on for the longer answer. My friend Danielle had been talking about the Stairway to Heaven hike for a while, saying that it was one of her favourite hikes in the world. After looking up photos on...
Why Now is the Time To Start Active Commuting
How do you get to work? To Uni? To pick up your kids or wherever you travel on a daily basis? Perhaps you hop on a tube, take a daily train or jump in the car? Or maybe you live close enough to walk, cycle or run? I'm just starting on training for another goal (more...
Hiking in Arches National Park, Moab
'Are you awake?' 'Yes, you?' 'Er, obviously' It's 4am and the jet lag has hit my Mum and I hard. We're in a small B&B in Moab, Utah and we're sharing a bathroom - apparently it wouldn't be very friendly to start using the power shower to wash my hair. Instead, I...
How much does it cost to climb Kilimanjaro?
I’ve had loads of response from people wanting to add Kili to their bucket lists, or those that are planning the climb in the next 18 months, however it seems like cost is the only thing holding a lot of people back. I thought I’d put together a comprehensive list of...
Kilimanjaro Machame Route – Hiking to the Summit
It's was another early start from Baranco Camp, due to a very long day of walking ahead of us. After a delicious breakfast (although the porridge is definitely an acquired taste/texture) it's time to pack up and head out, ready to tackle 'the wall'. The...
Why Now is the Time To Start Active Commuting
How do you get to work? To Uni? To pick up your kids or wherever you travel on a daily basis? Perhaps you hop on a tube, take a daily train or jump in the car? Or maybe you live close enough to walk, cycle or run? I'm just starting on training for another goal (more...
My Favourite Hiking Gear
I've been fortunate enough to go hiking quite a bit this Summer, certainly more than I usually do, and I've loved it. One of my favourite hikes was to Murphy's Point in Canyonlands, it was an easy 3.6 mile hike but we had it completely to ourselves! After arriving in...
Hiking in Arches National Park, Moab
'Are you awake?' 'Yes, you?' 'Er, obviously' It's 4am and the jet lag has hit my Mum and I hard. We're in a small B&B in Moab, Utah and we're sharing a bathroom - apparently it wouldn't be very friendly to start using the power shower to wash my hair. Instead, I...