I love maps! I take after my dad who would happily read an atlas for pleasure, and my eldest takes after him (and me!). However, it is one thing to love looking at maps it…

Ok, so not exactly; my ‘travelling’ reading list generally starts with the Lonely Planet, Cicerone, Rough Guide book of the place I am visiting, however, the read list to inspire me, or see me through…

It’s not been very long since outdoor clothing for women really hit the market and even now, it’s limited. There is far less on offer for women than men, colours are fairly drab and if…

Kit is NOT cheap! Even if you just have one set of the basics, boots, base, mid, upper layers, trousers, socks, waterproofs, gloves, hat, scarf and rucksack, it can run into several hundred of pounds.…

Is that an oxymoron? Can you actually travel AND be eco friendly? I am not entirely convinced that there is a solid ‘yes’ to that statement, however I do believe there are things you can…