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.
Well it’s December, the Christmas adverts are on the telly box, the town Christmas lights are on, the shops are playing non-stop Christmas music, and we’re being warned of “last order for pre-Christmas delivery” dates. So can you really blame … Continued
My currently loving feature for November is a lot of fun because it’s my birthday month, which means I get to use this opportunity say thank you to friends and family for their lovely and thoughtful gifts, as well as … Continued
I’ve been happily cooking food on a camp stove since I was allowed to light a match. I have a vivid memory of cooking Chicken supreme with rice and peas on a single gas ring at a camp at around … Continued
Coming up with ten things to put in my currently loving feature every month or so is a conscious process here in Splodz Blogz towers. I walk around my house and look at the things I’ve been using and enjoying, … Continued
National Geographic is one of those magazines that I subscribe to because it’s full of in depth articles about the natural world that teach me something. I’m not very good at reading books, I seem to get half way through … Continued
In Spring 2018 we will find out where the West Highland Way appears in the list of Britain’s Favourite 100 Walks, which may or may not feature yours truly, but for now I will just add my voice to the … Continued
I might not be a navigation expert, but as I’m sure lots of you reading Splodz Blogz feel, the ability to read a map is one of the main skills I have that ensures my enjoyment of the outdoors. In … Continued
When we were planning our North Coast 500 road trip we naturally turned to the internet and social media to gather as many recommendations for our holiday as we could. And now, having done the NC500, I offer this post … Continued
We woke up to rain in Wick, which only has one effect on me when I’m camping, and that is make me want to stay in bed! We did eventually get up and break camp, though, and headed south on … Continued
As the sun sets late up here in the very north of Scotland, it also rises early. I woke up at 4am and it was already light, but thankfully was able to roll over and get a few more hours … Continued