We should be outside, beyond the walls, where we can smell, feel, hear, and touch the real world. At least for a little bit of time each day. For me, the outdoors is for everything from hiking adventures, camping trips, big views, local walks, running errands, and the smallest connections with nature. Find out more about One Hour Outside.
The main story in this weekly blog should have been a lovely long motorcycle ride over to the Brecon Beacons – or Bannau Brycheiniog as I need to remember to call it now. However, thanks to an upset stomach, I … Continued
I kicked off my Cotswold Way adventure journal series last week with a blog post about the preparations I made before heading out on this famous National Trail. If that first chapter was subtitled ‘on getting ready’, this post, should … Continued
The Cotswold Way really is a fantastic National Trail. Beautiful countryside, varied surroundings, nice footpaths (in the main…), excellent signposting, some hard bits, some cruisy bits, some history to learn, and some really big and fantastic views. The Cotswold Way … Continued
Why are Bank Holiday weekends always wet? Do the clouds look at the calendar and think “oh look, the Brits have an extra day to have barbecues and go for walks and enjoy the outdoors… we know what’ll test their … Continued
I’m writing this episode of my weekly blog sat in my garden watching my firepit flicker away. I admit that I’m doing so very tired indeed, and a little bit stressed. And I think the fire knows, because it’s also … Continued
In this series of lifestyle blog-style posts, which I prepare every other month or so (the last one was in February 2023), I share a list of ten things that I’m currently loving. You know, a bunch of my favourite … Continued
This post featuring a short road trip in Lanzarote is in part thanks to a gifted trip with Jet2 holidays. I’ve written before about the benefits of hiring a car when on holiday, even when you have booked a package … Continued
This post features a collaboration with adidas. What kind of bra do you need to go hiking? Do you need a special one? Or will the one you wear to work do the job? Sports bras for hiking is a … Continued
The aim of this final post in my coast to coast series of ramblings, is to provide a bunch of hints and tips that will help you have a great coast to coast hike. I wanted to put together all … Continued
This blog post is for those who are thinking about hiking the coast to coast and are wondering if it’s worth the effort… You know I’m going to say absolutely is worth the effort. I had a very personally … Continued