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How To Get Your Teenager To Put Down The Screen And Go Outside
9 April 2021
Most of us don’t need science to tell us that grumpy, moody teens are happier when they get outside. But what’s causing these mood swings and how do we keep them swinging in the right direction?
The Best Day Hikes In Australia's Capital Cities
9 April 2021
If you’re looking for some great ways to get out in nature this weekend, look no further! These gorgeous day walks are the perfect autumn activity – take the kids, friends, family or go by yourself for a solitary soak in nature’s playground.
A Chocolate-Lover's Guide To A Healthy Easter Weekend
1 April 2021
By the Wild Women On Top team

Ooooh Easter. One of the only times it’s considered socially acceptable to eat chocolate for breakfast… our kind of holiday. However, like any holiday centered around eating not-so-nourishing treats, the Easter weekend can leave us feeling less than our best – lethargic and so full of buttered hot cross buns we can’t move.

So how do we avoid feeling flat and fatigued while still enjoying the gorgeous traditions of Easter? Here are our tips…
These Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms Are The Ideal Hiking Finger Food
1 April 2021
This recipe is the perfect go-to when you're asked to 'bring a plate'... on a hike or just to a last-minute dinner party!
Is Weight Gain A Fact Of Ageing?
25 March 2021
Most of us have grown up thinking that losing strength and gaining weight are just part of growing old. We think that with each birthday after forty, we’ll get a bit saggier, a bit softer and a bit flabbier. But is weight gain really a fact of ageing?
Three Awesome Aussie Hikes To Explore Now Borders Are Open
24 March 2021
We can’t tell you how excited we are that Australia is together once again, allowing us to travel to all the beautiful states and explore the glorious hikes each area has to offer. Here are three of the best hikes in Australia you should visit this year.
Di's Pink Gimlets Are The Perfect Sunset Drinks
12 March 2021
Di's pink gimlets are perfect for summer sunset drinks in the wild.

They're fresh, fabulous and packed full of Vitamin C with the inclusion of citrus fruit.

Enjoy!
How To Deal With Spiders (And Their Webs) In The Wild
12 March 2021
Here's how to deal with spiders and their creepy webs when you're on the trail.
What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Hiking
11 March 2021
I once went on a hike where I wore a brand spanking new pair of leather boots. It wasn’t a good time.

Since then, I’ve learned many hiking lessons – some which have totally changed the game and others which are simply nice-to-haves. So you can avoid making some of the more classic mistakes, I’ve compiled a list of what the Wild Women team and our wonderful community wish they knew before they started hiking.
A Love Letter To Myself On International Women's Day
4 March 2021
Have you ever felt like you're not enough? Not pretty enough, thin enough, smart enough, kind enough? Have you ever felt like you needed makeup, or shapewear, or hair dye to be acceptable for public viewing? Have you ever felt the need to apologise for your imperfections? Me too.

To celebrate International Women's Day, I wrote a love letter to remind myself that I am enough, right now, just as I am. And so are you.
How To Deal With Snakes (And Their Bites) In The Wild
26 February 2021
Our top tips for dealing with snakes in the wild.
A Beginners Guide To Hiking: How To Get Started
26 February 2021
If you’re just starting out with hiking, there’s no need to make it a massive undertaking. If you can walk, you can hike. But there are a few things to learn before you get started to make your first hike fun, fabulous and, most importantly, safe.
How To Celebrate International Women's Day 2021
18 February 2021
Want to know how to celebrate International Women's Day in 2021? Have an adventure.

Jump in the waterfall, go first down the abseil, learn how to put the tent up and carry your own gear. Ask for the promotion, the night off housework, the orgasm.

How does that relate to equality? We'll tell you how.
An Open Letter To My 40-Year-Old Self
12 February 2021
Dear 40-year-old Di, I know things feel shit right now. And let me tell you, you’re in for one helluva ride. The next 20 years are going to bring heartache, loss and some seriously tough times, but on the other side is a bigger, bolder, braver life than you ever imagined.
If You've Already 'Failed' Your New Year's Resolutions, Try This
3 February 2021
By Di Westaway | Chief Adventure Chick and Founder of Wild Women On Top

If you’ve had an slothful or indulgent January, join the club. It doesn't mean you're bad, or lazy, or undisciplined. It just means you’re human. But it's not too late to turn things around.
How To Wee In The Wild (Without Getting It In Your Pants!)
29 January 2021
By Di Westaway | Chief Adventure Chick and Founder of Wild Women On Top

Once you’ve been forced, by circumstance, to wee in front of other people, there is no turning back. In fact, weeing on the side of a trail can actually be quite liberating.

But public squatting isn’t the only wee-related lesson you need to learn if you want to be a hard-core Wild Woman. When you spend time in extreme weather wilderness locations, where it’s too cold, windy or dangerous to leave your tent, you must develop other essential skills to avoid both a frost-bitten arse and pee in your pants!
How To Prep Your Bush (For The Bush)
29 January 2021
Whether you prefer a full-blown power muff, a manicured landing strip, a vejazzle, a heart-shaped ‘do, a brazillian or any other pubic style, we say do as you please!

But when it comes to the outdoors and managing your pubes, we’re interested in function over form, and in helping newbie hikers avoid some serious pube-related mistakes we’ve made in our time (an itchy vulva on a hike is no fun, lemme tell ya!).

Here's what you need to know...
How To Handle A Bloody Bad Period While Hiking
29 January 2021
By Di Westaway | Founder and Chief Adventure Chick (CEO) at Wild Women On Top
Fifteen years ago, I would have been horrified at the thought of doing my ‘business’ anywhere other than a private, sparkling, white, porcelain bowl. Now, in the wilderness, I think nothing of dropping my pants wherever I happen to be standing and doing a wee when nature calls. But periods are a different story, and I’ve had my fair share of embarrassing ones.
This Chocolate And Macadamia Bark Will Fix All Your Choc Cravings
20 January 2021
This is a delicious, nutrient dense snack for wilderness adventures - and it's easy to make!
Muscle Loss, Weight Gain and Other Age-Related Myths Busted
20 January 2021
In a culture that worships youthful looks, many of us think that physical weakness and decline is a natural part of ageing. But research shows that most age-related wilting is a result of lifestyle, not the number of candles on your cake.

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