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BOOK REVIEW – ATOMIC HABITS
Julia’s Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving–every day. James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies…
2020 HIKING GOALS FOR A FEMALE SOLO TREKKER! (Video)
HIKING GOALS FOR 2020 In this week’s video, I talk about my hiking goals for 2020 which includes three big walks that I have planned. One walk is with the Adventure Geek Walking Club (Hadrian’s Wall), and the other two are solo hikes which are a little bit scary! I would first of all like…
BOOK REVIEW – THE MIRACLE EQUATION
Julia’s Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction The Miracle Equation: The Two Decisions That Turn Your Biggest Goals from Possible, to Probable, to Inevitable by Hal Elrod Hal Elrod, keynote speaker and author of the bestselling book The Miracle Morning, shares his “miracle equation,” the secret to unlocking happiness, success, and your full potential. You Are…
BOOK REVIEW – A BETTER ME
Julia’s Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction A Better Me: The Official Autobiography by Gary Barlow. ‘This is the book I wished I’d had to turn to.’ Gary Barlow Gary Barlow is one of the most successful British musicians and songwriters of all time, but fifteen years ago, as he himself admits, he hit rock…
GEAR REVIEW – WATERPROOF GLOVES
TREAT OF THE WEEK – WINTER GLOVES On Monday I dropped my waterproof gloves in the car park after one of our AG Club walks, but luckily one of my members noticed and handed them back to me. Wearing black gloves on dark nights is probably not a good idea! Then, during a daytime walk…
BOOK REVIEW – BLANKET OF STARS
Julia’s Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction Blanket of Stars: Thru-Hiking the Camino de Santiago by C.W. Lockhart An unlikely pilgrim battles agoraphobia to reclaim life beyond the sofa. The 800-kilometer journey along the Camino Frances provides a scenic backdrop to ponder midlife crisis and chronic illness, an empty nest and marital woes, military…
BOOK REVIEW – WALK WITH YOUR WOLF
Julia’s Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction Walk With Your Wolf: Unlock your intuition, confidence & power by Jonathan Hoban ‘An important message about the power of reconnecting with the primal self to achieve balance in the modern world. A fascinating read’ – Megan HineNature is our greatest healer. It’s time to start walking and reclaim…
GEAR REVIEW -BOOT DRYERS
TREAT OF THE WEEK – BOOT DRYERS A few years ago I climbed Snowdon in the pouring rain. It was great fun but my boots were soaked and no amount of newspaper was going to get them dry. I remember feeling rather envious of the guy at the YHA who had his boots all plugged…
GEAR REVIEW – OSPREY AURA 50L BACKPACK WITH ACCESSORIES
Osprey Pack Review after 3 years+ of use! I first purchased my Osprey Aura 50l pack in 2016 in preparation for my first Camino experience. I remember spending hours and hours online looking for the right pack and eventually, I went to Cotswold Outdoors to get some professional advice. Osprey make rucksacks that are specifically…
GEAR REVIEW – COLUMBIA WOMEN’S HIKING SHIRT
Hiking Shirt Review after over 18 months of use! In January 2018 I purchased my first hiking shirt. I was not sure if a hiking shirt was for me as I am more of a t-shirt type of person. I had concerns about the terrible heat in Spain which I was due to walk in…
BOOK REVIEW – STEPS OUT OF TIME
Julia’s Reading Challenge for 2019 0% Introduction Steps Out of Time, One Woman’s Journey on the Camino by Katharine Soper Steps Out of Time won a silver medal in the 2014 Independent Publishers Book Competition and an Honorable Mention in the 2014 Writer’s Digest self-published award program. Amazon reviews show that this book resonates deeply…
GEAR REVIEW – MONTANE INEO WOMENS PRO PANTS
Hiking Leggings Review after over 1000 miles! In September 2018 I purchased my very first pair of hiking leggings. I spent ages online looking for the right pair that would suit my needs. I wanted something that was super comfortable, not tight, was water-resistant and had pockets. I tried numerous pairs of hiking leggings, but…
