Switzerland never fails to astound me with its natural beauty, and the region of Appenzell didn’t disappoint. It is home to The Alpstein, a subgroup of the Appenzell Alps which provides an incredibly dramatic mountain landscape. This predominantly limestone massif is covered with ridges, folds and alpine lakes which are scattered with trails and mountain …
This summer I had my first ever camper van experience in The Dolomites, and I have to admit that as a gal who appreciates a nice warm shower and comfy bed, I wasn’t sure what I was going to make of it. But plot twist, it was one of my favourite travel experiences to date! …
Western Canada is at the top of any outdoor enthusiast’s bucket list, and Banff is the jewel in Alberta’s crown. Banff is Canada’s oldest national park and is known for vast, wild and beautiful landscapes full of towering mountains, expansive glaciers and turquoise blue lakes. If you want to immerse yourself in nature, this is …
I often share my early morning wake ups and workouts over on my Instagram stories, and each time I do inevitably someone slides into my DMs and asks how on earth I get out of bed at that time. I understand how it can be baffling, trust me. I have never been someone who sleeps …
Wait a second – why am I writing about property?! First things first, house viewings. Going and looking at houses is hugely exciting, it is like the ultimate window shopping experience. But as much as finding your future home is about the fit and feel of the property, you also need to be savvy and …
Corsica is a French island nestled in the Mediterranean Sea. Often called the “island of beauty”, it’s known for its diverse landscapes, rugged mountains, turquoise blue waters, white sand beaches and fresh local cuisine. I was originally drawn to Corsica after hearing about the famous GR20 hiking route which is said to be Europe’s toughest …
The Inca Trail is one of the most famous hikes in the world, but it is no walk in the park. You need to be prepared and pack all the right gear to give yourself the best chance of having an incredible experience. The hike is a four day, three night adventure through the high …
The Inca Trail is one of the most famous multi-day hikes on the planet. The four-day, three-night route takes adventurers through the rugged landscapes of the Peruvian Andes and ends at the iconic ancient city of Machu Picchu, one of the seven new wonders of the world. Anyone who hikes it will tell you it …
The more time I spend in the kitchen the more I realise the value of eating seasonally, meaning eating produce that is grown locally – minimising the time taken between picking and hitting the plate. There are numerous benefits to doing this but some personal favourites include: To make seasonal eating even easier for you, …
Nothing quite beats the feeling of a refreshing dip in a mountain lake or a winding river. It is one of my personal favourite ways to connect with nature and enjoy the outdoors while also reaping some serious benefits for my mental and physical health. Wild swimming is becoming ever more popular, so if you’re …
