Chasing an endless winter and earning a crust as a ski instructor is surely the definition of ‘living the dream’. To most, the thought of working multiple seasons in the mountains is nothing short of a pipe dream, but it might not be as hard as you think… I spoke with Adrian Gourlay, qualified instructor […]
The lush, steep mountain sides of Hawaii. The surf. The hula skirts. Hawaii 5-0. There are plenty of associations we make with Hawaii. For me, the TV series LOST really put Hawaii on the map. Filmed on location in Hawaii between 2003 and 2010, LOST gave me a glimpse into the beaches, countryside, forest and […]
This ski season is now upon us! I’m gearing up for my 21st ski trip, and cannot wait to get back on the powder. This year I’ll be heading back to Austria, a country I’ve not skied in since 2015. Austria has a lot of plus points: generally cheaper than France, arguably better apres (more […]
London has it’s fair share of sordid stories from times gone by. Jack The Ripper, the Great Plague, the Great Fire Of London to name but a few. There were also hidden bars, gangs and brothels. My latest escape room adventure played on the latter of these genres, through the tales of the fictitious Lady […]
There are – truly – a few places I’ve visited where I’ve REALLY wanted to come back and shout about my experience and share it with you all. But there are very few that, despite wanting to tell you all about it, I also want to keep it a secret. Hiking in the Swiss Alps […]
In addition to the awesome Talon 22 backpack, Osprey also gave me the chance to try out their 2019 version of the Raptor 14 backpack. Specifically designed for cyclists, but also great as a lightweight day pack for hiking, the Raptor 14 (hence 14 litres) is more of a hydration pack, as it comes with […]
Hi everyone, hope you’re keeping well! Apologies for the silent treatment of late. This blog has had to take a back seat of late, which I’m a little sad about, but hopefully after reading this post you’ll appreciate why 🙂 Important stuff first – the blog is going nowhere, and I still love blogging, I […]
As you may have seen from my last backpack blog post, I am a bit of a backpack whore. I have many different bags, for many different purposes, and love everyone. And I especially love Osprey packs. I’ve used them on 6-month round the world trips, weekend expeditions and more. My current day sack is […]
The Lake District is my favourite place in the UK to hike. Situated in the North West of England, and around a 2 hour drive from Manchester, the Lake District is Englands’s largest National Park, and second largest in the UK. Filled with amazing scenery, glistening lakes, majestic mountains and sweeping valleys, it is well […]
