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Interview: Tough Girl Podcast
Listen to my interview with Sarah Williams for the Tough Girl Podcast.
Interview: The Women’s Edition
I was interviewed by Karla Liddle-White for the adventure series of The Women’s Edition podcast.
Interview: Earth Sea Love Podcast
A couple of months ago, I was interviewed by the lovely Sheree Mack for the Earth Sea Love podcast.
12 books I read in 2020
In 2020, I read 12 books. I’ve written up a mini review for each of them.
Interview: Adventure Uncovered Edition 7
I’m in two articles in Adventure Uncovered’s Edition 7 this month!
Finding More of Myself in 2020
How this year has shaped me, what I’ve learned and how I plan to move forward into 2021.
Article: Lonely Planet China
I was delighted to be included in the 2020 December issue of Lonely Planet China.
Interview: Extraordinary Ordinary Womxn Podcast
Back in the summer, I did a socially-distanced interview with Frankie Dewar for the Extraordinary Ordinary Womxn Podcast.
TYMHM: End of November
My regular feature sharing some interesting things that I've seen, heard or read over the last few weeks: they are Things That You Might Have Missed.
SWCP: Chapman's Pool to Kimmeridge Bay
In an effort to learn from our blind optimism on our first day in Dorset, we considered three different routes for our last section of the South West Coast Path on this trip.
Article: 7 steps to being a mindful traveler
I wrote an article for Lonely Planet on how to be a more mindful traveler.
Award: Lonely Planet Sustainable Storyteller 2021
A few months ago, I was emailed by Lonely Planet. It didn't give much away, just asked for a call and, of course, I said yes! It's Lonely Planet after all.
TYMHM: End of October
My regular feature sharing some interesting things that I've seen, heard or read over the last few weeks: they are Things That You Might Have Missed.
Interview: Infinite Pathways
Had such a wonderful time being interviewed by Jo Lee for her project exploring why some women become adventurous as adults. Such a fascinating journey through childhood memories.
SWCP: Worth Matravers Loop
After walking from Lulworth Cove to Kimmeridge Bay and experiencing many, many steep hills, we decided to take a bit of a break from that stretch. I scoped out the OS map properly.
SWCP: West Lulworth to Kimmeridge Bay
It's been tricky to get away this year, as we all know (thanks COVID). As much as I've been appreciating the opportunity to explore my local area, I needed some headspace somewhere else.
Book Review: The Adventure Gap
The Adventure Gap by James Edward Mills has been on my reading list for a while. It follows the journey of the first predominantly African American team on their ascent of Denali (the highest peak in the US).
TYMHM: End of September
My regular feature sharing some interesting things that I've seen, heard or read over the last few weeks: they are Things That You Might Have Missed.
Type 2 fun: my first snorkel in the Indian Ocean
My personality means that I never shy away from trips and experiences that I’m unsure about. I regularly travel and take part in activities without having any previous reference points of whether I’ll enjoy it.
7 ways to Decolonise Travel Writing
In July, I attended a great webinar hosted by the British Guild of Travel Writers. Titled ‘Decolonising Travel Writing’, it delved into something I’ve been thinking about for a while – how can we make travel writing more representative?
I am honoured to join the Right to Roam Parliament of Owls.