As a born and bred Minnesotan, I spent most of my life living in an extreme winter climate. I’ve done a few winter hikes on my own as an adult in MN, but the majority of my winter hiking experience has now been in the UK. When winter weather hits, this country goes crazy (or… Read More My Top Tips for Winter Hiking in the UK
Wondering what a bothy is? Or what you should know before you plan to stay in a bothy? I love spending time outdoors and hiking on my trips, and this year I’ve had some truly spectacular experiences staying in bothies around Britain. This bothy guide will hopefully answer your questions about bothies and get you… Read More A Bothy Guide for Beginners: What to Know About Bothies in Britain
I first visited the Brecon Beacons National Park on a rainy weekend back in December 2013. And to be totally honest, I only spent a few hours in the actual national park limits. It took me a while, but I finally made it back for a proper trip to the Brecon Beacons last summer! This… Read More How to Spend a Weekend in the Brecon Beacons in Wales
Wales truly has some spectacular scenery and the best way to enjoy it is to get outdoors hiking! Cadair Idris is one of the highest mountains in the south of Snowdonia National Park. It’s also spelled Cader Idris and known as Penygader—I couldn’t find any reason for spelling differences so just stuck with Cadair Idris!… Read More Cadair Idris Via the Minffordd Path: Hiking in South Snowdonia
Hay-on-Wye is one of those places in the UK I’ve dreamed of visiting for years. When I visited the southern part of Wales waaaay back in December 2013 during my study abroad, it just didn’t happen due to limited time and bus schedules. On my most recent trip to Wales, I knew I had to… Read More What to Do and See in Hay-on-Wye, the “Town of Books” in Wales
One of the ways I’ve changed the most since moving to the UK is embracing my love of the outdoors. I love hiking and getting to see so many different landscapes. I’ve also fully embraced camping and have especially loved my camping trips in Scotland! I thought it was about time to do a tell-all… Read More My Outdoor Gear Guide For Hiking And Camping In The UK
This August, I achieved a huge goal of mine: I successfully hiked up Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales! Not only that, but by summiting Snowdon I have now climbed the Three Peaks! The Three Peaks are Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis, and Snowdon. These are the highest mountains of England, Scotland, and Wales (respectively). Doing… Read More Hiking Snowdon: The Highest Mountain in Wales
Wales is a small European country that is all too often disregarded on trips to Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and the United Kingdom (which is the three countries in Great Britain and Northern Ireland). If Wales is included on a trip itinerary or plan, usually only the capital, Cardiff, is mentioned as worthy… Read More Should You Bother Going To Wales?