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Outdoors, Sustainability

How To Pick An Eco-Friendly Suncream

August 5, 2020November 2, 2021by On The Doorstep1 Comment on How To Pick An Eco-Friendly Suncream
How To Pick An Eco-Friendly Suncream

We're officially in summer and as two relatively pale English girls in Italy, protecting our skin is high up on our agenda. Whilst protecting our skin we also want to make sure that we're avoiding causing unnecessary harm to the sea, ocean and coral reefs. Since we're trying to become more conscious with our consumption [...]

Personal Essays, Wellness

Some Quiet Time

June 28, 2020by On The DoorstepLeave a Comment on Some Quiet Time
Some Quiet Time

It's fair to say we've both been a bit quiet on this end. As the lockdown from Covid started to lift, winding us back into normality and then led us into further tragedy as the events of the black lives matter protests unfolded, we have both been left feeling totally overwhelmed by the world. A [...]

Outdoors, Playlists

Playlist #9: Spring Chill Creativity

May 3, 2020by Zoe BurtLeave a Comment on Playlist #9: Spring Chill Creativity
Playlist #9: Spring Chill Creativity

I had been on such a roll of making playlists before the new year and unlike most resolutions, it fell by the wayside. However with ample opportunity to listen to music now that we are all indoors, I have compiled a perfect weekend, spring vibe to accompany some creativity. It's perfect if you need want [...]

Lifestyle

How To Make Watercolours With Flower Petals

April 26, 2020May 11, 2020by Emily CollinsLeave a Comment on How To Make Watercolours With Flower Petals
How To Make Watercolours With Flower Petals

I had been doing some research about gardening, flowers, vegetable gardens and the like, when I stumbled upon an article about creating paints from petals. This has honestly been the most exciting thing that I've come across in quite some time. Having no available paints and based in a location that does not easily permit [...]

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Wishing we were absailing into this view not another month of lockdown. One day at a time, be kind to yourselves and stay strong ๐Ÿ’ช Weโ€™re looking forward to sharing some of the things weโ€™ve been up to in the last few weeks whilst weโ€™ve been super busy getting out and about. Hereโ€™s to the next month โ˜•๏ธ ๐Ÿท ๐Ÿ  ๐Ÿ” ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ‚ ๐ŸŒฒ
As the autumn closes in keeping up the active adventures outdoors isnโ€™t always the easiest... so we pulled together all the ideas that keep a smile on our face (like this one here) as the weather gets colder and the nights get longer! Link in bio ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿโ˜๏ธ
On the way to Bionnassay โ›ฐ
Dreaming about the mountains ๐Ÿ”
A few weeks ago we did our first multi day hike, completing half of the renowned Tour du Mont Blanc. The views were stunning, the air fresh and the food well deserved! Check out our latest post (link in bio) where weโ€™ve shared our route, refuges, directions and crucially, how light we both managed to pack.
Views from the TMB hiking up from Les Houches

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