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What did you get up to last night?

I was reading the blog of explorer and adventurer Alastair Humphreys and something he wrote caught my attention. It was something like this – most of us work 9am-5pm, so what are you doing with your 5pm-9am? How about using … Continue reading

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Hostelling, again

SYHA is the acronym for the Scottish Youth Hostel Association, although I noticed, on rejoining recently, that the preferred name these days is “Hostelling Scotland”. I have fond memories of hostelling as a teenager – hiking around the Spey valley … Continue reading

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Camping guide for dads part 2: the lie of the land

If you want to leave nothing to chance, or you simply don’t fancy waking up to the sound of rain pattering on your tent (personally, I think it’s a beautiful noise), there are a couple of really good value alternatives … Continue reading

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