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Under Archipelago Skies – Kayaking and Wild Camping in the Stockholm Archipelago

Self-guided Sea Kayaking in the Stockholm Archipelago. Photo: Nature Travels.

Bob and Sofia from Nature Travels spend 3 days/2 nights combining adventure and comfort as they go Self-guided Sea Kayaking in the Stockholm Archipelago in June. Simply put, it’s hard to imagine a better place for kayaking than the Stockholm Archipelago. With 30,000 islands (or 50,000, depending on who’s counting and how) of varying shapes … Under Archipelago Skies – Kayaking and Wild Camping in the Stockholm Archipelago

Packrafting in Sweden – Powered by Firepot

Packrafting in Tiveden - Powered by Firepot. Photo: Andrew Foley.

Bob from Nature Travels meets up with Andrew from Switzerland to try out the 5-day itinerary of our Self-guided Packrafting and Hiking in Tiveden tour in late May and some expedition meals from Firepot Food along the way. Arrival: Following a smooth flight with Norwegian from Gatwick, I boarded the train for the 20-minute ride … Packrafting in Sweden – Powered by Firepot

A Swedish Summer

Sofia and I are halfway through a three-week stay in the Stockholm Archipelago, where we’re lucky enough to have a summer house on a small island in the middle archipelago. At a time when so much has changed and so quickly, it feels both very strange and very wonderful to be here again. It’s a … A Swedish Summer

What’s the difference between Trail Running, Mountain Running and Fell Running?

What is Trail Running? Trail running is, as the name implies, simply running on trails, as opposed to Road running, which is running on roads/ paved surfaces. Trail running often involves uneven ground and maybe stones, roots or even holes along the paths. It often requires more concentration on where you put your feet compared … What’s the difference between Trail Running, Mountain Running and Fell Running?

Why Strava?

Sofia from the Nature Travels team takes you through the features of this hugely popular training app. What is Strava? Strava is a mobile app and website. Strava tracks your runs, rides and your other fitness activities. It’s also a social networking platform – it describes itself as a “social network for athletes”. How much … Why Strava?

What is Parkrun?

Joining your local Parkun is a great way to maintain your general fitness for one of our trail running holidays or indeed any of our outdoor adventures! Parkrun celebrated it’s 15th birthday on 2nd October 2019 and if you’re a runner you’re probably at your local event most Saturday mornings. But if you’re just starting … What is Parkrun?

What Is Marshalling All About?

What does a marshal do? A marshal can have many different duties during an event, but general a marshal helps to make an event safe and enjoyable for the runners. Here are some of the duties you can have as a marshal: Help with parking when the participants arrive to make sure everyone easily finds … What Is Marshalling All About?

Review of Osprey Rev Solo Hydration Belt

Sofia from the Nature Travels team reviews one of her best-loved and well-used bits of running gear. I bought my Osprey Rev Solo back in 2013 and as a hydration belt/pack and I still love it! My main concerns with any hydration belt or backpack are that it’s going to jump around, or that you’ll … Review of Osprey Rev Solo Hydration Belt

Six New Year’s Resolutions for Runners in 2020

New Year's Resolutions for Runners 2020. Photo: Nature Travels.

Ideas from the Nature Travels team to ramp up your running in 2020, perhaps in preparation for one of our running holidays! Taking up a New Year’s resolution can be a good motivation to get into a new habit – and if you’re like me and you love your running, it shouldn’t be such a … Six New Year’s Resolutions for Runners in 2020

The Secret Language of Runners

Do you run the run? Time to talk the talk! Here’s a list of some running lingo that can be useful to know. Nature Travels now offers a range of trail running adventures, a great opportunity to take a runfie during an LSR!!! Aid station/Water station – Where you get water and sometimes gels or … The Secret Language of Runners

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