WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 110 | HALFWAY THROUGH THE YEAR
Evening all. Welcome my latest weekly blog episode. It seems to be a long one today, so grab yourself a cup of tea, and maybe a biscuit, and settle in to read. It has been one of those weeks where … Continued
SLEEPING WITH ROBENS | REVIEW
A review of the new-season Robens Icefall Pro sleeping bag and Iceshield 55 sleeping pad. Over the last few months, I’ve been testing out a new camping sleep system thanks to my friends at Robens. They were kind enough to … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 109 | SUMMER TIME (?)
I want to preface this episode of my weekly blog by mentioning something very sad. Last weekend, very suddenly and unexpectedly, I lost a friend. Just four days prior, as I was putting up my tent in Pembrokeshire, my lovely … Continued
SIX SHORT HIKES IN THE CANARY ISLANDS
This post is sponsored by TopCar. With an average annual temperature of 24 degrees, generally not falling below 20 Celsius even in the middle of winter, the Canary Islands are very popular holiday destinations for those of us living in … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 108 | A SIMPLE OUTDOORS WEEKEND
Good evening, all. It’s weekly blog time! I hope you are well. How has your week been? Managed to dodge the heavy rain showers and make the most of the sunshine this week? Got a few niggly things ticked off … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 107 | MY OWN JUBILEE BEACON
I’m writing this weekly blog episode, well starting it anyway, sitting in my back garden. It’s about 8pm on bank holiday Thursday (we don’t get to say that very often), a beautifully warm and sunny evening, and I’ve got a … Continued
PONY TREKKING IN THE BRECON BEACONS
Last weekend I tried a new-to-me outdoor activity – pony trekking. That’s right. On a horse. An actual horse. We booked an afternoon on a suitable-for-beginners pony trek in Wales with Grange Pony Trekking courtesy of a Buyagift voucher … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 106 | BACK TO REALITY
Good evening everyone, and a happy Sunday to you. As you’ll know if you read my last weekly blog (published way back on 24 April – a month ago), I have been away on a little adventure. I’ve had a … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 105 | LOCAL WANDERS
After a little pause so I could catch up on a few other blog posts (which I hope you’ve read?!), my weekly blog returns with a post featuring a handful of local wanders I’ve had recently. It’s been a … Continued
REVIEW | ISOBAA MERINO SLIPPERS
I love slippers. They’re the best. Especially after a day wearing hiking boots. Actually, I like slippers even if haven’t spent the day wearing hiking boots… They’re good any time. This post is about my new Isobaa Merino Slippers – … Continued