My story-led review of the VoiceMap app, exploring how GPS-triggered audio tours are a great way to wander solo – movement, history, and quiet companionship. I’ve always been a fan of wandering. The kind where the purpose is exploration and … Continued
This blog post listing another four hills to climb near Cheltenham, also features my regular collaboration with adidas. Being right on the edge of the Cotswolds, you don’t have to go far from Cheltenham to find picturesque hills. While the … Continued
In this weekly blog episode: Running plan complete. The Northern Lights. A pyramid in the UK. Eating out in Cheltenham and Gloucester. Viennese Whirls. The Secrets of Flowers. Good morning and thanks for coming to Splodz Blogz to read my … Continued
In this weekly blog episode: Going on a historical journey across Cleeve Common thanks to a Heritage Open Day guided history walk. Ah Autumn. It’s definitely here, isn’t it?! And I don’t know how I feel about that. Actually, I … Continued
In this weekly blog episode, let’s talk about week, and a fantastic hike along Cat’s Back to Hay Bluff in the Black Mountains. Ah, back to writing on a Sunday afternoon. I’m sat in my lounge with the sun shining … Continued
This post about my solo two-day hike around Cheltenham was originally written for and published by Thryve as part of their Everyday Adventures series in December 2018. Unfortunately, their website is no longer live, so I have re-published it here … Continued
As I write my weekly blog this time around, I’m feeling warm, the sun is shining through my home office window, and I’ve got a cold glass of iced tea for refreshment. Which all feels rather lovely, I have to … Continued
It’s been yet another rainy day here. In fact, it’s been a very rainy week. As I write episode 71 of my weekly blog, it’s dark outside, the rain is falling heavily, the wind is howling, and my lentil chilli … Continued
In this post a couple of years ago, I featured four hills to climb near Cheltenham. It has been one of my most popular hiking blogs to date, so I figured, why not do another?! We might not be in … Continued
This week has gone fast! How has it been for you? Good, I hope. What has been your favourite thing about the last seven days? Eat something lovely? Go somewhere beautiful? Treat yourself to something new? I hope you’ll let … Continued