Arrival: From Portsmouth to Valhalla The anticipation began the moment I started packing, meticulously Tetris-ing my camping gear into the car. (Yes, I did yell “perfect fit!” every time something slotted in just right.) The hour-long drive from Portsmouth to Basingstoke felt like a journey between worlds—a transition from everyday life to one of Vikings, …
Just a few months ago I took a short holiday to Iceland. As I stood and took this photo below, I had no idea that in just three weeks, the spot I stood upon would be covered in fresh molten rock. On the 20th November 2024, a volcano began to erupt in the South West …
Hiking Snowdon is something I always wanted to do – and I finally did it. I hiked to the top of Snowdon and back down again, and what an adventure it turned out to be! Hiking Snowdon: the preparation Before setting off, I spent hours reading blogs and scouring websites, trying to gather as much …
Less than one week to go, and I’m gearing up to climb Snowdon—or Yr Wyddfa, as it’s known in Welsh. Climbing a mountain has always been a dream of mine, but as a lifelong procrastinator, it wasn’t something I ever thought I’d actually do. Fast forward a few decades, and here I am, about to …
I am excited to discover more of this beautiful world we live in, with new destinations and adventures awaiting around every corner.
Even though I’m in my early 50s (at the time of writing), I’m pretty new to travelling and even newer to blogging. I’ve been toying with the idea of writing a travel blog as a keepsake or virtual memento for quite some time, mainly because of ‘the clutter’. You see, I have boxes of memories …
Picture this: standing at the edge of a pool, toes dipping into the cool water, heart racing with anticipation. It’s like taking that first plunge into the unknown, unsure of what lies beneath the surface. But as the initial shock wears off, you find yourself immersed in the experience, ready to dive deeper. Well here …
