The start of 2023 marked my 21st year skiing. A far cry from throwing myself down the slopes in Val Thorens back in 2002, this short break trip was a much more sedate affair. Ish. Welcome to my review of Chalet Mouria in Courchevel 1650. Part of the SkiWeekends catered chalet collection, Chalet Mouria is […]
The newest section of the Perranporth Saints Trail went live earlier this month (April 2023), with Perranporth now being connected to Cocks village using the old dismantled railway. The Cocks village to Goonhavern section of the trail was completed in November 2022. That now means cyclists and walkers can take advantage of the new route, […]
This post is for the Ski Safe Blogger Campaign by AliKats Mountain Holidays and Piste X Code. I randomly discovered the other day that I now have over 20 years ski experience, having skied for 19 weeks across 7 different countries. Not that I’m counting, but I did give myself a pat on the back […]
It’s not often you find a place that hasn’t really been discovered before. I REALLY wanted to keep this place a secret, but at the same time, it’s a place that is too good not to share. Let me give you the backstory. Our group of close friends and families have been expanding ever since […]
Back in 2005, when I was living in Edinburgh, I joined a couple of mates in going a long and trying out for a team that played in East Of Scotland league. That team was Ormiston. They played in what was the sixth tier of Scottish football. It was a pretty decent standard, but Ormiston […]
I managed to get tickets to see Coldplay at Wembley in August 2022 KLAXON! I’m very excited. Who wouldn’t be?! The chance to see one of the biggest bands and best stage performers in the world, on the hallowed turf that is the colossal Wembley stadium. That is a far cry from the venue size […]
This is a sponsored post, created in collaboration with Heinnie Haynes. Now more than ever, the surge in hiking & walking around the UK is phenomenal and it’s set to continue. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people have found the time to explore their local walking/hiking destinations, but as we move further […]
Whenever I search on Google to find the best ales in the Lake District, I get presented with results talking about the best breweries, not the best beers. No more. Let me start by saying beer is very subjective. I’m a Golden Ale fan, so the list below in mainly comprised of light, hoppy ales. […]
When it comes to ski backpacks, I’ve been on the hunt for a snow sports specific day rucksack for a while. I’ve had my eye on the Osprey Kamber 22 for a couple of years, but always made do with other 22 litre packs. Until now. The Osprey Kamber 22 ski daypack got it’s first […]
