I have recently had the pleasure of walking one of the most beautiful tracks worldwide, the Three Capes Track in the Tasman National Park, Tasmania. This is a fabulous 4 day walk for beginners, families, and those who like a little extra comfort. It’s a delightful...
The ultimate hiking snack – SCROGGIN! (for mad keen hikers) Scroggin is another word for trail mix and is an absolute staple of any mad keen hikers diet. It is always carried with easy access, to be bought out at any break and nibbled on over the day. Scroggin...
I’m curious to know if I could PROVE to you that time in nature is good for your health would you go outside more? If you read the research that demonstrates that being in nature reduces stress, anxiety, and depression on a biochemical level would it make you...
I’m a big fan of walking in nature to promote health and happiness. This goes over and above the need for exercise. I was delighted to find that many shared my experience. In fact this therapeutic Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or the art and science of how...
When our government shut the National Parks I was filled with a kind of deep dread. I knew my business was about to close its doors and that the future was very uncertain indeed, the schools were closing, the borders were closed, planes grounded – ...
My name is Jo, and I don’t holiday with my family (want to join me)? Don’t get me wrong I love my family and we spend plenty of time around a campfire, but there are a few reasons why I don’t holiday with my family as much anymore. Our kids have experienced...