We hired beach beds with umbrellas nearby, Greek music drifted across the beach and we stayed far longer than planned.
Planning Disneyland Paris as a First Timer
I am a total hobbit when it comes to hotel breakfasts. Pre-breakfast, first breakfast, second breakfast…
How I Became a Traveller — Late, Terrified and Completely Hooked
Part 1 — Spain Going abroad for the first time as an adult is something nobody really prepares you for, and I was doing it!! For the first time ever, I was going abroad. I hadn’t planned it, I hadn’t paid for it, but I’d been told we were going. Darren’s parents lived out on …
Behind the Mead Hall: My Journey Through Fire, Friendship, and Feasting
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, …
Visiting Iceland: A fire and ice adventure
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 and a Shepherd’s Hut Escape: A Perfect Blend of Adventure and Comfort
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 …
Sweat, Peaks, and Perseverance: Prepping to Climb Snowdon
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 …
Where Have I Been and Where Do I Want to Go?
I am excited to discover more of this beautiful world we live in, with new destinations and adventures awaiting around every corner.
I Have a Bit of a Confession to Make.
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 …
Here Goes!
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 …