Escape with Grace

Hi! I'm Grace, and for the past decade I’ve balanced a full time career with a constant pull towards the outdoors - and I’ve learned you don’t have to choose between a desk and the trail.

I’ve lived, worked and travelled across 20+ countries, all while making the most of weekends and annual leave to chase bigger adventures.

The Grace Outdoors is where I share how I make it work - from multi-day hikes to roadtrips - with practical guides and ideas you can actually fit around a 9-5.

Woman travelling Australia | The Grace Outdoors
Woman travelling Australia | The Grace Outdoors

Recent posts

Field Notes

Practical advice and detailed weekend itineraries to help you maximize your next 48 hours of freedom.

Itineraries
Gear Hacks
Annual Leave

Blue Mountains Weekend

Thursday Night Pack List

Maximizing Public Holidays

A complete 48-hour itinerary from Friday night departure to Sunday sunset, designed for working professionals.

Essential gear and packing strategies to get you from the office desk to the campsite without the stress.

How to turn standard public holiday weekends into extended outdoor escapes without breaking career momentum.

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