Having met Sian Anna Lewis several times at past travel and blogging events, I was very excited to get my hands on a copy of her new – and first – book, The Girl Outdoors. Whenever you talk to her you can’t help but be enthused by her passion for adventure, especially when she shares tales of winter surfing or camping on the side of a cliff!
Even so, being more of a fan of spas than wild swimming, I wasn’t sure how much this book would appeal to me, but I was very pleasantly surprised. To be honest I don’t think I can describe this book better than its cover into: The Girl Outdoors is an adventurous best mate in book form.
Making outdoors accessible to all
It’s just as easy to pick up and flick through as it is to read from cover to cover, and the thing that I loved more than anything is that Sian makes the whole idea of getting more ‘outdoorsy’ really accessible. There’s something in here that will appeal to everyone, whether you’re already an avid fan of the outdoors or would love to do more things out in the country.
There’s sections dedicated a variety of active outdoor sports from surfing and SUP-ing (stand-up paddleboarding for those not ‘in the know’) through to mountain biking and snowboarding, plus useful guides to the best equipment for each sport and top tips – like how to change an inner tube and the best way to wax a surfboard. Sian also offers up some destination ideas for each of the sports she covers.
But what I really enjoyed was the idea that, overall, this book is a great guide to simply getting off the couch and into the wild.
Inspiring ideas
You see, as well as the sports aspect, this book is all about inspiring you to make the most of the great outdoors. Sian shares her tips on wild camping and road tripping, offers up some surprisingly appealing campfire recipes and crafty ideas and even invites you to hold your own mini festival! She’s all about inspiring and supporting you – this is a book for anyone who’s up for trying something new and having a huge laugh while you do it.
There really is something for everyone in this book and I think it’s a great way to introduce someone to what the great outdoors has to offer. I dare you to read this book and not feel inspired to put on some walking boots, start making your own sloe gin or book a glamping trip!
Win a copy of The Girl Outdoors!
Have we piqued your interest with our book review? Well we’ve got two copies of The Girl Outdoors by Sian Anna Lewis up for grabs in our latest competition.
To enter, simply use the Rafflecopter widget below to follow Ladies What Travel on Twitter. Entrants must be over 18. The competition closes at 00:00 on Monday 16th April. Full T&Cs can be found in the rafflecopter widget. Good luck!
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You’ve convinced me. Sounds like a practical book of fun! Entering the raffle right now…. #MondayEscapes
Good luck!
Just reading through your posts reminds me of my travelling days pre children and I can literally breathe in the freedom… a breath of fresh air and positive role models for my daughter!! Well done
aww thank you !
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This is music to my ears! I am a huge fan of getting outdoors from an early age and experiencing the countryside. #MondayEscapes
Lovely to hear – Im going to try to get out more myself.
I liked reading about Iceland, it is somewhere I’ve wanted to visit for some time. Thank you.
Hope you get to go Margaret!
That’s what i like seeing spring-summer on it’s way. going around the Scottish Highlands
enjoying the great outdoors
Ah that’s an area Im still to explore!
Enjoyed reading about part time travel. It’s made me realise how much I can travel and I will. Really motivated me.
That’s so lovely to hear Karen! Do let us know what you get up to, we’d love to find out!
This is right up my street!! I love the outdoors but sometimes find myself talking myself out of adventures…I need that push to just get out there! Have entered your comp too! #MondayEscapes
You go for it Zoe, hope you get out there more!
I like the idea of holding my own mini-festival haha probably an afternoon tea festival haha #WanderfulWednesday
Totally sounds like my kind of festival! Count me in 😉
This looks like such a fantastic book and I have heard some really good things about it so far. Great giveaway, fingers and toes crossed
Laura x
You had me at ‘girl’ and ‘outdoors’. I love finding even more ‘outside’ inspiration and any excuse to get out and enjoy the world 🙂 Looks like a good read!
This will definitely give you some great ideas Cynthia!
Love this inspiring idea for a book! Wherever I go, even if it’s a city full of buildings, I’m antsy until I can get outside. I want to walk and breathe in the fresh air and explore. And hiking is my happy place!
I’d love to be able to hike but sadly bad health stops me, still I def plan to push myself and try and get outdoors more
Looks like a fun book especially for those of us who enjoy travel and adventure! Thank you for sharing on #farawayfiles
our pleasure!
Sounds like a fab book its great to get inspiration from others isnt it? Thanks so much for linking up #MondayEscapes x
Looks an interesting read!
It really is!
It sounds great. I’ve travelled a fair bit already but generally abroad. I hope this inspires me to have more adventures.
Its easy to forget how many great places we have on our doorstep isn’t it! I am trying to visit local places too
Looks like a truly inspiring and positive book!
It is!
Loved the article on Japan. It’s a place that is on my bucket list and even more so, after reading the information on it
I hope you get to go Sue, its a really amazing country.
Ok I entered! I am such an outdoorsy girl that I know I’d live this book. Thanks for sharing with #farawayfiles
Pleasure!
Looks like a great book… x
It really is Emma, very inspirational!
amazing
This looks like a fab read!!! 🙂
Yay, living the dream, enjoy! I will be there with you once the little ones have grown!
Reading your articles on Italy has really put me in the notion for a city break……..trying to decide where to go is the problem!
What an inspirational book 🙂 xxx
Living in the city in an apartment I find I crave the outdoors more when it isn’t right in my backyard. Will definitely put this book on my reading list! Thanks for sharing with #FarawayFiles, Erin