SELF CARE WHEN YOU COULDN’T CARE LESS
Self-care has been a hot topic for a good while now, and in these times of global pandemic, constantly changing rules, political unrest, and the rest, it’s become even more prevalent. The problem with self-care, though, is that the things … Continued
HIKING TENERIFE | ROQUES DE GARCIA, TEIDE NATIONAL PARK
While holidays are meant to be relaxing, I love nothing more than to spend mine walking. Of course I do, walking is one of my favourite things to do anywhere, and when I’m not at work I have more time … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 23 | A WEEK OF SHORT WALKS
Taking time off work at the moment is a bit weird, I certainly didn’t spend it on a road trip here in the UK, travel abroad to explore a new-to-me country, or even do the long distance hike I was … Continued
CURRENTLY LOVING | JUNE 2020
My currently loving feature here on Splodz Blogz is a bit of an excuse to share with you a few of the things I’m particularly enjoying. This might be actual things I have bought or been gifted, it might be … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 22 | OF OZ THE WIZARD
Evening all, and welcome to episode 22 of my weekly blog. I was going to title this one “am I a mood hoover” and begin by expressing some thoughts on whether it is actually me… but instead, I’ve decided that’s … Continued
RIDICULOUS LOCK DOWN TO DO LISTS | TOXIC POSITIVITY
Social media would have us believe that if we haven’t learnt a new skill, done up our entire house, detoxed our body and our mind, perfected our cookie recipe, and toned our abs, then we’ve been doing lock down wrong. … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 21 | BLACK LIVES MATTER
I wasn’t sure how to tackle this week’s weekly blog, whether to write anything or nothing. It’s been quite a week in this world we call home. And while I’m not normally particularly vocal with political, social or cultural commentary, … Continued
OVER THE BRIDGE TO WALES | BIRD WATCHING WALK AT NEWPORT WETLANDS
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of celebrating St David’s Day in Wales. I joined the Over the Bridge to Wales project for a rather lovely couple of days out in the Newport area, first with this walk from Newport to … Continued
WEEKLY BLOG EPISODE 20 | WALKING AND SLEEPING
Wow, we’re 20 weeks into 2020 already… and what exactly have we to show for that? A global pandemic causing untold suffering to many, and this week, police brutality leading to rioting. Nice. Like many people, I prefer not to … Continued
HIKING THE COTSWOLDS | A SHORT WALK THROUGH QUEEN’S WOOD AND OVER CLEEVE HILL
I think it’s fair to say that one thing we all have in common during this lock down period is the fact that we’ve spent some time exploring our local area a little bit more than we might have otherwise. … Continued