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Reflecting on 2020

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021by On The DoorstepLeave a Comment on Reflecting on 2020
Reflecting on 2020

Although it can be agreed that this year has been quite the shit show, we’ve been reflecting a bit on the positives that have come out of it. When setting our 2020 goals, our focus was always to find adventures on our doorsteps, however when making our plans for the year ahead, we didn't realise [...]

Climbing, Italy, Outdoors

Climbing in Sicily- San Vito lo Capo

December 2, 2020October 20, 2021by Zoe Burt1 Comment on Climbing in Sicily- San Vito lo Capo
Climbing in Sicily- San Vito lo Capo

Getting through winter blues by reminiscing one of our last trips just before lockdown. Get to know what climbing in Sicily, San Vito lo Capo, is like.

Outdoors, Wellness

Discover your local area on 2 wheels

August 13, 2020August 5, 2020by Zoe BurtLeave a Comment on Discover your local area on 2 wheels
Discover your local area on 2 wheels

As both of our Dad's are self confessed MAMILS (middle aged men in lycra for those unfamiliar with the acronym) I think it's fair to say we've both been a little resistant to the world of cycling. However, having felt the constraints of not being able to leave a walkable radius for weeks on end, [...]

Italy, Outdoors

7 Summer Outdoor Activities To Try Near Milan

July 30, 2020October 20, 2021by Zoe BurtLeave a Comment on 7 Summer Outdoor Activities To Try Near Milan
7 Summer Outdoor Activities To Try Near Milan

Bike from Milan to Lecco This to some might sound like a long old trek, but the reality is a 75km and totally flat trip up the full length of the Martesana canal, joining the Adda river, is very doable for any pair of keen legs. If you set off from Milan, you'll be rewarded [...]

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 💪 We’re looking forward to sharing some of the things we’ve been up to in the last few weeks whilst we’ve been super busy getting out and about. Here’s to the next month ☕️ 🍷 🏠 🏔 🍁 🍂 🌲
As the autumn closes in keeping up the active adventures outdoors isn’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 🍂🍁☁️
On the way to Bionnassay ⛰
Dreaming about the mountains 🏔
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 we’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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