Road trips (by car and motorbike) are my favourite way to travel, but am also not against getting on a plane for a city break, sunny getaway, or adventure experience. When I travel, I like to use it as an opportunity to see new views, try new things, and eat well.
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
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
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
For 36 hours, the Magic Mushroom Cabin in Dodford became my fairy-tale hideaway: a homely, hand-built retreat where comfort met quiet enchantment. There’s something quietly radical about choosing to step sideways from the everyday, to seek out spaces that are … 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
A Canadian wilderness cabin tucked inside a suburban Essex home – Talliston was a wildly quirky stay that offered full immersion in fantasy, solitude, and storytelling. Part of my Quirky Stays series; gently different adventures, shaped by curiosity and the … 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
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