I'm obsessed with getting off the beaten path, exploring backcountry gems & travelling beyond the ordinary! I left Australia 5 years ago after finishing a PhD in Biomechanics & have been travelling the world full-time ever since (now joined by my life/climbing partner, James). I hope this blog will inspire your future adventures & help you find wonder in every corner of the globe. xx bb

choosing gear

Camera gear for travel photography: what we use as full-time travellers

Packing food for multi-day backcountry adventures: our tips for maximising calories & minimising weight

Choosing the best trail shoes, hiking boots & mountaineering boots for every outdoor adventure

Building an outdoor layering system for backcountry hiking & extreme alpine conditions

Choosing the best outdoor sleep system: sleeping bags, sleeping pads & camp pillows

Choosing the best tent for backpacking & mountaineering

Choosing the best hiking backpack for every outdoor adventure

6 awesome day trips from Cusco, Peru

Adventure-ready picks from the REI Co-op Holiday Sale

2-week Montenegro road-trip itinerary: epic hiking, Riviera beaches & wine country

10-day Switzerland itinerary: Zermatt, Interlaken, Jungfrau & beyond!

2-week Mexico volcanoes itinerary: climbing Pico de Orizaba, Izta, Malinche & Toluca