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Our team’s favourite national parks

So many people took literal first steps towards a love of the outdoors in some of the UK’s national parks and our team are no different. Here are our favourites, along with the moments and memories that made us love them for life.

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Best dark sky spots for stargazing (and where to stay nearby)

Escape the bright lights of the city and marvel at the vast expanse of stars above in the UK’s best dark sky spots. On clear nights you can see constellations, meteor showers, and even the Northern Lights on occasion.

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30 things to do before you’re 30

If you want a great list of things to do before you’re 30 – our office is an amazing place to ask around. We’re all travellers, people who’ve hiked mountain ranges, wild camped and spent nights under the stars.

Food and drink experiences

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Foresight food: 10 pre-prep dishes to bring glamping

We’ve compiled a few pre-prepped meal ideas to get ready before you go. So you can focus on the important stuff, like lying around and doing very little at all.

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Gill Meller's The best beach BBQ

Forget your normal beach BBQ, with charcoal sticks that might have once been sausages, this is true wild cookery, and it's easier than you might think.

How to make barista style coffee when you’re in the wild
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How to make barista style coffee when you’re in the wild

Going on holiday can often see you finding some new incredible spot to grab your java, but what about when you’re up to your ears in wonderful wild?

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Wild Recipes: Campfire Bread

Sure, you can toast a marshmallow, maybe you can even fry an egg in a skillet. But can you cook bread on a stick?

The herb of 2024 and a delicious cocktail recipe to use it in
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The Herb of 2024 and a delicious cocktail recipe to use it in

Unless, of course, you’ve been living under a ROCK – you’ll know that The International Herb Association has picked its 'Herb of the Year', and the winner is Yarrow.

Which wine to pair
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Which wine to pair with your next adventure

We asked Brighton's Oldest Independent Wine Retailer, Butler's Wine Cellar, for a few pairings with adventures you might have with Canopy & Stars, and they didn't disappoint...

Wild swimming experiences

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Wild swimming for beginners

There’s nothing like the feeling of emerging from a river or the ocean with tingling skin and a clear mind, but be warned – wild swimming is seriously addictive.

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Meet the: Wild swimmer: Rachel Ashe

Rachel Ashe is the founder of Mental Health Swims, an organisation that runs informal cold water swimming events that are dedicated to helping people with their mental health.

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Five underappreciated beaches in Kent

There are some criminally underappreciated stretches of sand in this stunning part of the country, and we’re going to share our five favourites.

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