Phoebe Smith

Phoebe Smith

Creator and host of the Wander Woman Podcast, extreme sleeper Phoebe Smith is an award-winning travel and adventure writer, photographer, broadcaster and author of 10 books about the outdoors. She's the first person to have slept at all the extreme points of mainland Britain, solo on consecutive nights. In 2021, Phoebe and Dwayne Fields will take a group of underprivileged young people to Antarctica through their #WeTwo Foundation. The strangest place she ever wakes up is in her own bed – as she's so rarely there…

Latest articles by Phoebe Smith

The joys of camping wild: Woman next by a tent on mountain top contemplating the panorama

The joys of camping wild: the freedom of the remote, backcountry camp

By Phoebe Smith last updated

A much-talked about subject at the moment, often in disapproving tones, wild camping can be a liberating and life-affirming experience. When it’s done right...

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How to be a better adventurer in 2022: why being eco-aware will make the trails better for everyone

By Phoebe Smith last updated

Our resident wanderwoman has five suggestions on how to reduce your impact on the planet, while still enjoying outdoor adventures in 2022

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Wild camping: the best places to pitch your tent in the UK

By Phoebe Smith last updated

Wild camping is a fantastically freeing experience – but where best to take your trusty tent? Our expert extreme sleeper and wild camping expert has some tips

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