When outdoor adventures are on hold there are other ways to get your outdoors fix and look after your mental well-being For many in the outdoors community, the natural world is a place to find solace and positive well-being. It’s often a sanctuary of calm and clarity, especially for those who struggle with their … Read More

Whether it’s because of poor conditions, the Coronavirus or being under the weather, these indoor activities will make cabin fever a thing of the past! Like it or not, there will come points in our lives when we’re stuck at home. Even the likes of Dervla Murphy and Tenzing Norgay had times when they … Read More

Things rarely change when you go back home, but, this time, things were pretty damn different There’s something very primitive and natural about running. It’s free, can be done anywhere in the world and requires little equipment or concentration. Your legs go into autopilot, leaving your mind to drift freely off to the furthest … Read More

12 months and 1,000 miles later here are some of our highlights in photos Just over a whole year has passed since we first left UK soil cycling towards India. There’s been a whole bunch of adventures and misadventures in between that time so we thought now would be the ideal moment for some … Read More

I think it’s pretty safe to say, shit has hit the fan After seeing the media hysteria during the Zika, Ebola, Swine Flu and Sars outbreaks – with sensationalist headlines prophesying GLOBAL PANDEMIC and world shutdown – it was easy to pass off the Coronavirus when it first swarmed the news. Obviously, each of … Read More

After spending the last few months adventuring with the Arc’teryx Atom LT hoody, it’s time for the review! If you’re a regular here, you’ve probably heard me harping on about how important it is to find the right insulated jacket, and that’s because it’s true. These babies are the backbone to your packing list, … Read More

Life lessons from our Lac Leman tour cycling adventure Cycle touring enables you to spend the day outside immersed in the natural world and really take in your surroundings – that’s one of the many beauties of it. It’s the chance to truly unleash your inner adventurer, navigating your way across landscapes and being … Read More

We’ve been dying to tell you about the Ethical Adventure Expedition 2020, now we finally can! If you’re a regular here at Veggie Vagabonds you’ll know we’re pretty partial to a challenge or two. In 2017 we committed to stop flying, back in 2018 we became one of the few mixed-sex teams to complete … Read More

Mental training, melting glaciers and some groundbreaking sends – an Ethical Adventures Interview with Hazel Findlay The first time we saw of Hazel Findlay was a video of her climbing Once Upon a Time in the South West back in 2011, it’s a video we’ll never forget. To those of you who haven’t seen … Read More

All the info and recipe inspiration you need to have the best vegan backpacking food for your next adventure Lightweight, nutritious, tasty, easy, vegan backpacking food… sounds pretty niche right? As the vegan community blossoms so does the amount of prepared dehydrated vegan meals, which is great, but these are can be costly, hard to … Read More

Our 4-day hike across the Jura Mountains in France ended up with us getting saved by mountain rescue. This is exactly how things unfolded… Another gust of wind breaks the eerie silence, violently shaking our tent with its walls closing in around us. A vague voice can be heard in the distance and light … Read More

We’ve bike toured and backpacked – we love them both – but which is the best way to travel? Do you have a debate in your relationship or group of friends that you keep coming back to? For us, that’s definitely the bike touring vs backpacking debate: which is the best way to explore … Read More

Lac de Taney is an area of astounding natural beauty, easily accessible and best explored during winter Lac de Taney in the Valais region of Switzerland is a wintery utopia that sits tucked away at the base of Le Grammont and Rocher de la Tache, two rugged mountains that dominate the skyline. During the … Read More

The best outdoor advice comes from locals – check out these tips for wild camping in Scotland written by a true Scot! It is no secret that the highlands of Scotland are one of the most beautiful places in the world. The grandeur and mystery of the towering mountains and rolling glens are like … Read More

A complete guide to finding the right ethical outdoor clothing and making your time outside more sustainable It’s no secret that the clothing industry has a pretty shocking impact on the environment. But, did you know, it’s actually the second largest polluter in the world, only being topped by oil? In terms of carbon … Read More