Do you like *camping* and would you ever do it solo? 😁⛺️ I can't wait to do it again! PS: The route is linked in the description, as is my tent and my hiking boots ❤️
I actually really enjoyed your blog 🙌🏼 I go wild camping often. Least 5 times a year. No camp sites tho, literally out in the middle of no where. Main rule is LNT “leave no trace” I hope to see your next adventure:)
I plan on going wild camping on my own in the Lake District soon. I have no experience camping, so it should be bloody fun! Maybe some swimming, sunrises and sunsets along the way :)
You’re so brave to embark on such a great first solo adventure. Even though you didn’t get to complete the experience your mindset is very inspiring and this is something I am working towards as nature and adventure seems to be the only remedy for my mental health these days. Thanks for sharing your experience.
This is the sweetest thing to watch! Its the innocence of hiking in the UK for the first time🥰 I hope you enjoy the rest of your adventures. For your next adventure here, the peak district is an amazing place to explore and from london you can get a train to edale and walk to the campsite (very close by). I've love solo hiking and camping, so would recommended it to anyone!
Stumbled on your video by chance. This is by far one of the most honest video I have seen in a long time. Great piece of self reflection by the way. All the best.
Next time take the train to Dartmoor, you can legally wild camp. I'd advise taking a friend as it can be a bit scary the first time on your own but the wide open 'prairie' like grasslands will heal the mind like no other place, it works for me.
I am blinded by her beaming personality. You wont find it in four people combined. She took me by surprise. I appreciate her honesty, cheerfulness, sharing her feelings and train of thought. I think i can relate/mirror her. I dont know her name, yet. There is something odd about her english style, the echo bears a foreign trace. Think , her tracking/outdoor camping attempt, is actually regaining her sense of dignity. An empowering reliefing experience. I respect that. Like her attitude/strategies and insights regarding adversity. My heart goes out to her. Girl vs. Globe. The girl is definitely going to win. Mark my words.
So cool 👍 I also decided to slip in the forest this summer, I bought everything for camping ⛺️. But I was afraid to sleep alone in the forest. But after 2 months of life in Bishops Stortford I definitely see, that it reduced my social anxiety. Now im back to London and I get stressed to be here again, I just want back to forest place like this summer and be happy 😃
Yeah, very fair - I’ve still get to wild camp on my own. But eager to try! And I know what you mean about life in nature vs London. I love London but do think about leaving sometimes for this very reason ☺️
My brother got me into wild camping (in a hammock!) and i love it! Ive been doing lots of walks across the Surry Hills (Hassocks to Brighton) to build up fitness and did my first trial solo camp in Joyden Forest the other week. The goal is to do long trails like the South Downs Way or the West Highland Way camping the whole time, im really excited to do it its so relaxing. Forget camp sites theres to many people and kids just walk off into the hills and poop in the woods to youre hearts content!
It truly is remarkable and inspiring that you made the effort at all, Sabina. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, I can't wait to see when you embark on your next camping trip 😊⛺️
Aww thanks for the kind words, that means a lot!! I’ve already got my next camping expedition planned - Lake District at the beginning of June. Stay tuned 😁❤️
Really enjoyed this so much 😂. Your sense of humour and newness makes me know I can do this too.. by the way, I am nearly 60 and planning my first night alone in a tent ⛺️🥾🥾🌅
So happy to hear that Julie!! And agreed - if I can do it I’m certain you can too 😁 Best of luck with the planning, I hope you l have an amazing time ❤️
Oh my god 17 miles and not even a shit in the woods... 😂😂😂 On a serious note, it's so brave of you to talk about beating anxiety. 🙏 Great video, and I hope your next camping adventure will be soon. Take care. 🙏😃
Thanks so much for watching and for the kind comment! I’ve since posted quite a few camping/hiking videos and not been turned away from a campsite once 😂😅
Oh no! That's so frustrating! I hope the walk was nice and kinda does what you needed it to. Hopefully public toilets will open soon and you'll have great weather for it!
One of my first solo "wild" camping was in Surrey Hills, even one time I slept under the naked sky, I had a tent with me but it was quite warm and very quiet, not windy, so just decided to just lay down like that, only when I woke up early in the morning it slowly started to rain/drizzle. But I love Surrey Hills, so many places to find and camp. Also I found out a family that I knew from young years is actually living in Guildford, though I never visted them there as they were working and busy so decided just to drive to Surrey Hills, find a car park, take my camping gear and walk to a random place fairly away from places I could be found and told to move somewhere.
Just stumbled across this video because I've been considering going wild camping solo but not been brave enough yet! Really made me smile, I couldn't believe you hadn't seen a stile before 😂 but what an amazing thing to get out and do something new! 😊 I've done plenty of hiking and wild camping before, also hiked on my own, but still too scared to camp in the wilderness by myself 🥲 inspired by your willingness to try new things though! I should just go for it!
Well done! Good on you for planning and getting out there! I too only just started and you just never know how things are going to turn out. I'm now going to your channel to hopefully find attempt #2 of your camping :)
I did my first solo wildcamp last week in south Hampshire. Was meant to be with a friend but he felt ill during the day and got picked up. I could have gone to but chose to carry on solo! Looking forward to the next one!
Great video, really easy to watch. I’d recommend the South West coastal path, I started from sandbanks a couple of weeks ago and walked for three days. Stunning scenery, great beaches for swimming and loads of wild camping spots. Be prepared for some steep sections though!
It is tough to defy anxiety and depression and not least to camp alone in nature! Nice video! Thank you for sharing! Wish you a nice weekend! Greetings from Norway!
Hello from New Zealand. So nice to watch your video, to see the trepidation and excitement in your voice. Good on you for taking the plunge , you would have found out by now that leaving the known world behind for a short time recharges the batteries helps us make sense out of the present times that we are in. here in New Zealand we call 'Hiking' Tramping and in 2021 I did 67 tramps, mostly 1 day tramps. some 5 day tramps. I've been tramping most of my life and it has kept me fit and sane. if you ever come out this way I would like to show you our mountains and bush lore. Keep on tramping girl you will be a better person for it and you will keep your sanity, Remember, there is no such thing as FAIL. Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Natures peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into the trees. The winds will blow their freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop from you like the leaves of Autumn. John Muir
I LOVE YOUR ENTHUSIASM! I am the same way when it comes to trying out new things & experiencing new adventures. I’ve never camped outside before but I’m falling in love with all the videos I’ve watched of van/camping life and I hope to give it a try this fall when it gets cooler. Bought my first few essentials :) I enjoy hiking and I plan to spend more time outdoors to get accustomed to different weather/places/time of day!
Love this video! Been wanting to try solo wild camping for a while, for same reasons as you really and once I saw a video of someone doing it it instantly grabbed me, I knew I needed try it. Problem is I live in London and don't drive and all these amazing places seemed miles away, Wales ect. You've covered so many things to help me here so TY. Just need to ignore my brain telling me I'm being stupid, I'll only ruin it and get out there.
Fabulous video, a truly colossal distance covered with the pack on! Have you considered Wild Camping? May be a tad more daunting but you cannot be let down by facilities like you were. You certainly seem to have the right attitude and desire for it! Great video. New subscriber here
That was a great adventure! When I go hiking, it is usually deep into the wilderness, and a lot is off trail. But honestly, you had a great trek so close to civilization, lol. I need to try that sometime 😊.
That was really funny😂I love the North Downs Way, definitely need to try this part of it next time, I’m personally waiting until it gets a bit warmer and I also want to go out weekend camping with my kids somewhere nearby. Don’t give up on your camping dream and keep trying again👍🏻
I thought you were wild camping! Didn’t realise you were aiming for a campsite. You should give it a go though, especially in the mountains, I think you’d love it.
It was gonna be my first time camping solo and wild camping seemed too ambitious 😅 But I just went wild camping in the Lake District and will be uploading a video from there soon!
good effort. I have had a few failed recce of wildcamping places . one was in Torbay and it.was too dangerous to climb down to the pitch overlooking the sea. sat.on a bench by the car and sulked . and drove back and said to myself. know your limits. but It was an adventure and no injuries. glad you uploaded this video.
I loved you vid...great motivation...I was surprised by the camp site reaction, many time I hav been asked if I booked for overtime stay and after saying no and just asking for a quiet place just to recover, I still got declined..ouch..and like you had to make my back home..stay sane girl
I admire your spirit and desire to get away from London, I live and wild camp in Surrey, so know it pretty well, there arent many campsites, and with Covid, they are all crowded and getting expensive, being the most densely wooded County in England, there are lots of places you can wild camp, in the area you were, for anyone thinking of doing so, you do need to know where to go, not just jump on a Train and stick a tent up, PM me if you want some tips.
I live in London, I went to uni in Guilford, and I have suddenly become obsessed with the idea of going solo hiking and exploring... not that I ever have really gone hiking before haha anyway, seeing this has made me want to get on the train IMMEDIATELY. I was thinking I would have to go all the way to the lake district or Scotland but this is great! And probably much better for a beginner than what I was thinking 😂
You did very well. . . Now just slow your breathing, find calm. . and you won't be living off your nerves anything like so much. You seem like a nice young lady. Deserving of the chance to enjoy being who you are. . . Take care, and wishing you well. Regards Keith ( from Tenby in Wales) xxx
Good for you, I've recently taking up camping for the same reasons, although I had anxiety and depression long before lock down. Sorry it didn't work out for you on this trip.
Great content stunning scenery what a lovely place to for a hike. So sorry that you didn't manage to stop what a disappointment for you and me I wasn't expecting that at the end. Next time it will work out better I'm sure.
Amazing video, honestly the hike looks amazing and your spirit in reacting to the unfortunate event is very optimistic you got me eager to go hike in the local forest here in Leicester 🤗🤗
pro tip : always bring much more food than that ! :) If anything happens, u get lost, etc, always have like a jar of nut butter, dried meat , etc so if all hell breaks lose u have something that has ridiculous amounts of fuel that u can keep going on for days :) Im planning on my first trip , my sister is a geologist and '' lives'' in the wilderness, she goes to the most extreme locations for example she went to Kazakhstan's mountains as a solo female backpacker and on and on and so I have some insight :) Also If u are like me and want to do this in a more remote mountain site area ith literally no humans for a few kilometers than u should buy a sattlelite phone for emergencies, some medicine like painkillers, an emergency bag with betadine and pressure compress bendage , a cooker with gas and something that makes fire in an instant :) I am so excited for my trip, who's planning on doing something crazy as well before summer ends?:D
Great tips.. I've been watching "Could you survive?" On Netflix and it helps a lot to learn how to prevent some troubles . . Have a nice trip, be safe!
😂😂😂 love it,,, im thinking about venturing out but my anxiety holds me back for everything,, i love the outdoors,,, this looks amazing,,, ill be armed with poo bucket if i ever try this site lol,,, thankyou 😃 xx
I enjoyed that failed attempt! I don’t have anxiety myself but my ex partner really struggled with it so I’m very in tune with it all after researching and researching. My channel is all about wild camping and trying to make people feel comfortable and understand what they can receive and achieve by ‘getting outside’ which for many is out of their comfort zone. You might benefit from my ‘wild camping for beginners’ video. In the future I’m going to produce a video on relieving anxiety for wild camping so might be in touch if that’s okay? Oh and here in Yorkshire it’s definitely a way more friendly place when you are out and about! All the best Al
Thanks for the kind comment Al!! I’ve already planned my first wild camping adventure - Lake District in June. Can’t wait 😁 Will definitely check out your video, sounds super useful. And by all means get in touch if I can help with your video on anxiety
@@girlvsglobe Brilliant! Well done. You’ll love the lakes for a wild camp. A few of my videos are in the lakes so you might get an idea of a camp spot from them. If you need any help just ask as I’ll always try help anyone I can. Instagram bushman _and_blue or Facebook page BUSHMAN AND BLUE. All the best Al
Hope the hiking adventures helps with the Anxiety! 😊 If you ever visit this neck of the woods again, the "silent pool" (just East of St Martha's" is a nice spot to unwind 👍🏻
I've heard of the Silent Pool - it came up on several trails in the area. I'm definitely keen to visit again and would love to see it 😍 Thanks for the tip Liam!
I love this little video! You've really inspired me to set off on my own little solo camping adventure :-) (although the epic fail at the end would totally be something that would happen to me too!!) You've also sold me on the merits of documenting my travels on video as well as simply taking photos stills. I'm really bad at remembering to record video clips, but I keep telling myself I must try harder! Do you use a GoPro to shoot your videos? If so, which one? I owned one of the first ones that came out back in 2013 but now the picture quality is embarrassingly bad compared to what's around these days (plus there's no screen on it), so I really need to upgrade!
Thanks for the thoughtful comment Kiara, so great to hear from you! Ohh do you have a place in mind for your solo camping trip? 😍 And yay - documenting your travels is always a good idea, even if you don’t upload it anywhere. I used a Sony RX100 but a GoPro would definitely work too. I’m just not a big fan of the slight fish eye lens effect and the audio isn’t always amazing - but it’s perfect for outdoor adventures and so durable!
Great video I would have thought campsite should have mentioned about no loos on website I hope it hasn’t put you off try camping again hope to see more vids soon
This is something that I need to do I was in go outdoors today looking at bags tents sleeping mats cooking equipment Just need to figure out where ?? Great video thanks 👍
i used to camp weekly in Canterbury and stealth in london, come try it here in Canterbury its really pretty. new subscriber here. love the transparency and journey of your spirit
This is amazing and right near where my grandparents lived when I was a kid. Which route did you take to get to the woods after leaving the station and walking along the river?
Greeting is for safety as much as politeness. If someone goes missing, knowing roughly where & when they were really helps. Well done. Celebrate the experience you gained. Maybe something to make the carry a bit more comfortable next time
A big well done for hiking all that way very brave of you . I took up wild camping last year and it so good to get out there into nature and open space .Go for it again ⛺️👍 ATB Graham 😃
This video is perfect (apart from the ending obviously!) I live in London and am just feeling like I need to get out and go on an adventure. But obviously not too far away because of covid 😬 I'm going to try and convince my friend to come with me and do this by sending them this video :) Also love the Off Menu podcast too!
you sound Scottish, American and English all at once. By the way its called a stile crossing and they were specifically designed to trip people up and cover them in mud.
