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It’s been one of those weeks that has reminded me just how much people matter. My poor little Smart car had been sitting at the garage for nearly three weeks, waiting to be looked at. When I finally rang for an update, I was told they still hadn’t had time to look at it, but…

There’s something rather strange about the moment when people don’t need us quite as much anymore. A few Adventure Geek members have waved their children off to university recently. They’re incredibly proud, of course, but they’ve also talked about feeling a little lost. After years of being needed, suddenly life looks a bit different. I’m…

I’ve just returned from Slovenia and, wow, what a trip! There were so many brilliant moments, from white-water rafting and incredible mountain scenery to plenty of laughter along the way. But one of my favourite memories wasn’t something we’d booked or planned at all. One evening, a few of us simply lay on the wooden…

Monday’s Long Buckby walk gave me one of those little moments that makes you stop and think, Blimey. When did I become this person? I climbed over a stile and found myself facing a field full of cows. Not that many years ago, that would have been enough to send my heart racing. I’d have…

There’s something about this time of year that makes me want to hang on to the little moments. Lately, I’ve been spending some mornings sitting outside in my egg chair with my journal and a hot cup of coffee, gently swinging while I watch the sun come up. I absolutely love it. And knowing that…

There are times when you have to put your head down, get on with the job in front of you, and accept that other things have to wait. That’s pretty much where I’ve been for the last few months. I’ve still been here, of course, but a huge amount of my time and headspace has…

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realise they were the big things.” That quote feels rather appropriate this week. Life at Adventure Geek HQ has been a bit of a rollercoaster lately. There have been 4am starts, late nights, far too many hours staring at a computer screen and…

When the Weather Changes, Community Doesn’t Some weeks remind you that adventure isn’t always about reaching the summit. Last weekend we took on the Malvern Hills in soaring temperatures. Ten peaks, endless climbs and enough sunshine to make even the most enthusiastic walker question their life choices. Thankfully, an ice-cold drink and a pastry in…

Last week, sixteen of us headed to the Albanian Alps for what turned out to be one of the most memorable adventures I’ve ever led. On paper, it looked challenging enough. Long trekking days, steep climbs, rocky trails and plenty of ascent. Add in temperatures that seemed determined to remind us that shade is one…

Last weekend, on our walk around the Rollright Stones, we came across a field of young cows. Now, if you’ve known me for any length of time, you’ll know that cows and I have a rather complicated relationship. Whilst many people see gentle creatures peacefully grazing in a field, my brain tends to have a…