Hey…remember when I trekked into the remote community in Mexico to check out the great work that The Hunger Project have been doing there? A big part of my involvement was going on a self discovery journey, and unlocking my leadership skills (who would’ve thought little old me would be standing up at the Australian […]
You can’t turn sideways on the Internet lately without yet another article about how great hiking (and getting outside) is for your mental health – and health overall. Which is all well and good, and something I happen to wholeheartedly agree with – BUT – what happens when you have those times that you can’t […]
An easy drive from Geelong (or Melbourne), Mount Macedon is well worth a trip down the highway. It’s a real treat for hiker’s here – the 30km Macedon Ranges Walking Trail (MRWT) is easily broken up into smaller day walks for people of many different levels of fitness, including kids and families. Apart from around […]
The Otway’s and the Great Ocean Road are well known (and loved) the world over – and for good reason. From the stunning coastal towns of Lorne, Anglesea, and Apollo Bay, to the inland delights of Forrest, Birregurra and Pennyroyal – there’s something to keep everyone happy. As easy drive from Melbourne or Geelong, this […]
Gone are the days of putting on your thick brown woollen socks, your sensible khaki shorts (or zip off pants), plaid shirt, stiff leather boots, and heading out for a hike. Blokey blokes with a thick beard (or particularly adventurous women), a walking pole made from a stick found in the bush, and above average […]
Love them, or hate them, most of us will agree that keeping hydrated while hiking is a lot easier when we use them – the hydration bladder. I’ll admit, it can take a bit to get used to using them (not all mouthpieces are created equal), but I reckon once you give it a go […]
What you put inside your backpack* is always a hot topic among us hikers. It always seems to be a very fine line between over-packing and under-packing. So, I thought I’d give you a sneaky peek inside my backpack, and let you know my thinking when it comes to what I take – and more […]
There has been a lot written about the benefits of hiking (and walking). It’s not just the physical benefits either. There can also be fantastic emotional and psychological benefits. I have also written about the positive benefits that hiking has had for me – here and here are two examples. This past week has seen […]
This bowl full of amazing is so packed with goodness that you’ll be more than ready to conquer that mountain! It’s also great to pack into a container and take with you on a day hike. The BEST thing about it, is that any of these ingredients can easily be swapped out for the things […]
Tzatziki Once you’ve made a batch of this up, cover and keep any leftovers in the fridge. I also love it on falafel, or in a gluten free wrap with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, olives, and halloumi. Ingedients: 1 Cup Plain Greek yogurt 1 Garlic Clove Hand full of Fresh Coriander Hand full of Fresh Parsley […]