I’ve been blogging on Splodz Blogz for nearly a decade, but rarely do I mention my professional life on here. Splodz Blogz is my hobby, my creative outlet, an opportunity to tell the story of my life away from the … Continued
Back in May we spent a weekend taking part in one of RallyMoto’s signature biking events, the Wales 500. Designed as a on and off-road navigation challenge for “big bikes”, this was the first time I’d ever taken part in … Continued
I have always fancied a tipi style tent. The traditional single pole style just looks like everything that is camping to me. The ones I have seen, though, have always either been too bulky to work for the kind of … Continued
I wonder how many of you own a spiral bound road atlas these days – maybe I would be pleasantly surprised. But even if you do own one, how often do you actually flick through the pages working out the … Continued
Writing about the events I’ve attended is something I like to do. Splodz Blogz has always been an experience-based blog on which I natter about my bucket list, road trips and adventures, and random Saturday morning shenanigans. But this one … Continued
One of the reasons I was so keen to sleep in a campervan this year (you’ve read my 38 Things for 38 Years list by now, haven’t you?), was to solidify my childhood longing to travel in a van, either … Continued
Earlier this year I headed up to the NEC at Birmingham for the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show, which was five halls full of new season tents, motor homes and caravans of all shapes and sizes. I spent a lot … Continued
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
I’ve mentioned this in a handful of posts already, including my Currently Loving September, Camping Gear and Gift Guide posts, so you know this is going to be a positive review. But I wanted to share a review anyway, in … Continued
I have been very fortunate to have lots of opportunities to explore Scotland over the years, by car, motorbike, train and on foot. I often say that Glencoe is my favourite place in the world, and I mean it, but … Continued