HIKING THE STIPERSTONES
The Stipertones is a jagged ridge of bare stone tors in the Shropshire hills that come with enough myth and legend to keep any walker happy. I’m told it’s where Shropshire witches meet to sup with the devil as he … Continued
IT WAS ALL ABOUT ME AT THE MALVERN
There is nothing more exciting than when a company you love (and spend a lot of money with) gets in touch to say they’d like to help you tick off something from your bucket list. I admit I squealed just … Continued
DRINKING TEA WITH THE KLEAN KANTEEN TKPRO
I think drinking tea is probably one of my favourite things to do in the world. I mean, give me a sofa, or a patch of grass, or a seat at your breakfast table and my first thought will always … Continued
EVERYTHING I TOOK ON MY TWO-DAY HIKE | GEAR LIST
Back in the autumn I took myself on a little adventure. The view from my new desk at work offers tempting glimpses of the Cotswold hills that surround Cheltenham. The highest point in this AONB is Cleeve Hill, just a … Continued
REVIEW | LIFESAVER LIBERTY PORTABLE WATER PURIFIER
We all know that staying hydrated when enjoying the outdoors is very important, but we also know how heavy water is and how quickly you drink it when you’re out and about all day. So how about carrying much less, … Continued
CURRENTLY LOVING | JANUARY 2019
It’s the start of January so it must be time to get on with my regular feature posts here on Splodz Blogz. As always, my Currently Loving features an eclectic mix of bits and bobs to wear, to read, to … Continued
RECIPE | COOKING BREAD OUTDOORS
It’s food blogging time again! This time I’m sharing a recipe and technique for making very simple flatbread on a fire or stove when camping. What, you’re not camping or barbecuing during the winter? Why not?! This is very similar … Continued
TEN SHORT LISTS FOR THE NEW YEAR
It is a well-known fact that when something that we’ve been looking forward to/preparing for over weeks and maybe months comes and goes, it can be difficult to move on to the next thing and the post-event blues set in. … Continued
WALK TO A NEW YOU THIS NEW YEAR
Another New Year looms and the pressure to make that annual resolution hangs like a pall on the horizon. You may wake up on New Year’s Day with a tired and heavy head and the best of intentions but according … Continued
MY 2018 IN TWELVE PHOTOS
I love a “year in review” type post, and find myself writing at least one around this time each year. The end of the year lends itself to reflection (plus, let’s face it, we’re far too busy running around like … Continued