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Top tips for choosing a big house for a weekend away

Whether it’s for a special occasion, such as a birthday, anniversary or wedding, or simply […]

Vegas Summer Nights: A guide to outdoor dining, entertainment and more

Many people look forward to spending a night or two in Las Vegas in the […]

How to write a brilliant blog

There are many tips and hints for writing a brilliant blog post and this article […]

Review: SKINS DNAmic cycle shorts and Classic short-sleeved jersey

I have been testing a pair of cycle shorts and a short-sleeved cycle top made […]

Review: Osprey Poco AG Premium baby carrier

So many people ask me about good quality carriers for babies and toddlers. Many parents […]

Cape Wrath Ultra in The Times Scotland

This great photo by Jimmy of JHP Visuals, who was part of the media team […]

A family walk: The Lost Valley in Glencoe

I have walked to the Lost Valley (Coire Gabhail) in Glencoe several times and usually […]

Dizzy, bonkers, slippery, exhausting fun: TrailFest Summer Solstice 12km

It is thanks to several other runners that I ran to a podium placing at […]

A guide to making your own canoe

People have used human-powered watercraft, like simple canoes, for thousands of years and knowledge in […]

6 Reasons to Visit St John This Summer

St John, located in the Caribbean Sea, is the smallest of the three US Virgin […]

10 top tips for your first micro adventure

A microadventure is described as an “overnight outdoor adventure that is small and achievable, for […]

50th birthday weekend slideshow of photos

Every time I look back over the photos of my 50th birthday weekend I feel […]