All review and collaboration posts on Splodz Blogz are written from my real-life experience, and include my personal thoughts and opinions. Whether a review is gifted, sponsored, or just to share something I’ve bought, all posts are themed around having mini and everyday adventures and making the most of life.
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
My final Quirky Stay of 2025 – at the Helipod – two cosy November nights glamping inside a grounded helicopter on the Lincolnshire coast. Over the past year, I’ve been chasing down Quirky Stays, places that turn a night away … Continued
There are gifts you unwrap and place on a shelf, and then there are gifts that ask you to step outside, breathe deep, and plunge into something very cold… Fellside Sauna on Derwentwater was the latter; a birthday present … Continued
I really enjoy pulling together my Currently Loving posts – little snapshots of the things bringing a smile to my face right now. This December’s edition isn’t a gift guide (though it might spark ideas if you’re still hunting for … Continued
This post featuring eight woodland walks in the Cotswolds features my regular collaboration with adidas. There’s something quietly magical about walking through woodland in autumn. The colours shift from golden to russet to deep bronze, leaves crunch (or squelch…) underfoot, … Continued
A review of the KEEN Zionic NXT hiking boots featuring three short hikes. These were gifted for review purposes, but this is not a sponsored post. I’ve always had a soft spot for KEEN. They make the kind of gear … Continued
A quirky stay weekend in London: from luxury at the Waldorf Hilton on The Strand to cocoon living at the Zedwell Capsule Hotel at Piccadilly Circus. This quirky stay was all about contrasts. I’d planned a trip to London with … Continued
Bringing back an old favourite regular blog feature and sharing a few of the things I am currently loving at the moment. It’s been a while since I’ve written a currently loving article – my most bloggy-of-blogs posts. The kind … Continued
This month’s journal is a reflection on proactive grief – choosing movement, connection, and small joys to live alongside loss. And how I’ve been doing that. It’s the start of October, and the air is shifting. Okay, I’ll say it… … Continued
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