Author: Tommy Serafinski

Hello everybody! I’m Tommy, an outdoorsman, podcaster and speaker. On Tommy’s Outdoors, I talk and write about the natural environment, biodiversity, conservation, hunting and fishing, rewilding and more. Subscribe to the Tommy’s Outdoors podcast and YouTube channel, and follow me on social media. See you in the outdoors!

Episode 14: Wild Adventure Way with Caroline Birch

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kY9jVUhSm0m537O2ZaWHW?si=BGe4nhcSRbaWC4Gv9eiwKQ&dl_branch=1 In this episode my guest is Caroline Birch, CEO of the Wild Adventure Way. Caroline is an energetic, positive and open-minded person. We cover a whole host of topics. We discuss what adventure is and why we need it. We cover in detail various types of surfing. We also talk about hunting and connection … Continue reading Episode 14: Wild Adventure Way with Caroline Birch →

Cycling 101 – part 1

When we first get into cycling it seems quite easy, as long as we already know how to ride a bicycle. After a while however, we discover that there is more to cycling than meets the eye. There are questions about safety, maintenance and other issues. Thankfully, experienced road men have already figured them out. … Continue reading Cycling 101 – part 1 →

Episode 13: Cycling with David Elton

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0O0tPdAKIyl6D7Y7VZWZlX?si=CRRA74K1Q6ixZ8l2nmEg4w&dl_branch=1 This time my guest is David Elton who covers more road in Kerry on a bicycle than most others. David is a hard-core cyclist, cycling blogger and co-author of the Cycling Kerry guidebook which he wrote with Donnacha Clifford who was our guest on the episode 4 of the podcast. In this episode David … Continue reading Episode 13: Cycling with David Elton →

Catch and Release

The practice of catching a fish for sport, with rod and line, and then releasing it back to the water is known as Catch and Release. It has been discussed countless times in books, magazines, face to face conversations and on the Internet. Before writing this piece, I asked myself a question, “Does the world … Continue reading Catch and Release →

Episode 12: Angling with Kuba Standera

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3uMBZ59WiOdPGgTFAFSimr?si=_9AJMh6HTt6UmTzUEguRbw&dl_branch=1 In this episode of the podcast my guest is a true legend of the local angling community, Kuba Standera. He is an angler, fishing guide, co-founder and former editor of a leading Polish fly fishing magazine and, recently, founder of Pirate Lures, hand made soft-plastics. He will share with us his vast experience and … Continue reading Episode 12: Angling with Kuba Standera →

Safety in the outdoors

Taking on outdoor activities alone can offer a unique experience. Being able to focus on fishing, hunting, cycling or trail running without distractions provides an opportunity to enter a meditative state of mind and deeply connect with nature For that reason, many sportsmen prefer to spend time outdoors in solitude. But before you go out … Continue reading Safety in the outdoors →

Episode 11: Running with Fozzy, Mike and Vinny

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aORVsOWODyKYhbehZWAP3?si=Xsw1clWXRmCvRQu7nUqU1Q&dl_branch=1 In this episode, my guests are three friends bound by their passion for running: Mike Kissane, who was my guest on episode 3 and his two friends Vinny and Fozzy. We discuss which of the three is the fastest runner, setting running goals, marathon pacing, and their new big challenge. Videos:Mike, Vinny and Fozzy … Continue reading Episode 11: Running with Fozzy, Mike and Vinny →

Swarovski Optik

Before we start, this is not sponsored content. I am not being paid by Swarovski in any way or form. I simply want to share my thoughts after having had an opportunity to try a variety of Swarovski binoculars and scopes in the field. Swarovski might seem like very expensive gear, but it represents something … Continue reading Swarovski Optik →

Episode 10: Waterford Greenway and wellbeing with Bernadette Phillips

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fgixuAKdll1miJDFBp3k6?si=i2xYXihzTdak-YxFkE5eig&dl_branch=1 In this episode, I visited sunny Waterford to meet Bernadette Phillips, sociologist, motivational speaker, radio broadcaster and the founder of New Insights For Change, to talk about Waterford Greenway. As it turned out, the greenway was only a background to a great conversation about the profound importance of the outdoors and connecting with nature.

Running for weight loss

The title of this article is a little misleading, as I don’t think that running is a good choice of exercise for weight loss. In my opinion, it is one of the worst ways to go about it. It’s important to note, I’m referring here to the type of running known as jogging and not … Continue reading Running for weight loss →