Caught between the quiet weight of grief and the comfort of staying busy, February became a month of movement, company, and noticing the world in all its grey and bright moments. February has felt like a month lived with a … Continued
Sauna Stories: My sauna and cold-plunge experience at The Wild Sauna at Whichford Mill in the Cotswolds. If you’ve been following My Norwegian Christmas Adventure daily vlog series (and if not, why not…?!), or my monthly journals here on Splodz … Continued
On Weathering January: A long, rain‑soaked month of small joys and heavy moments, as the quiet work of carrying on one mini adventure at a time continues. January always feels like a strange month, but this one has been particularly … Continued
The Splodz Blogz One Hour Outside February Photo Challenge 2026 | #SplodzDPC February has a way of sneaking up on us, don’t you think? Grey edges, cold mornings, with the quiet promise that spring will return. For the tenth year … Continued
Illuminate at The Blue Pool is a magical after‑dark winter wander filled with colour, wonder and woodland light, perfect for a joyful One Hour Outside. There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when you make an effort to step … Continued
In my eleventh year of One Hour Outside, November reminded me that even the darkest days hold light – if I get out to see it. This November marked the eleventh year of my One Hour Outside challenge, though the … Continued
Considering a new metaphor for my current world – the grief labyrinth. And catching up on an October full of gentle adventures and bursts of energy. Hello again, and welcome to this month’s journal. How are you doing as we … Continued
Will you join me for a month of getting outside every day in November? The annual One Hour Outside challenge returns. This November marks the eleventh year of my One Hour Outside Challenge. Eleven Novembers of choosing to step out, … Continued
A hike up Aberedw Hill and Wylfre Hill near Builth Wells in mid-Wales – a day of wide skies, quiet summits, and an unexpected detour. Away from the National Parks, there’s something about hiking in mid-Wales that invites a slower … Continued
The Derw Wooden Cabin is a hillside cabin with mountain views and epic sunsets – this Quirky Stay in mid Wales offered space to rest, write, and roam. Welcome back to my series of Quirky Stays, a personal project to … Continued