** Updated November 2021 ** If you’re new to skiing, packing for your first trip can be daunting. There are so many bits of kit to remember, from staying warm on the slopes to being comfortable during the all important apres ski. When I wrote this post back in 2016, it was my 14th year […]
Over the Easter weekend, a friend and I did a 4 day / 3-night wild camp and hiking trip in the Lake District. It was a stunning, sunny weekend, so we took a lot of pictures. I thought I would combine some of those pictures with a post on some top tips and some kit […]
I’m not particularly brand loyal when it comes to hotels. More often than not, I would choose to stay in an Airbnb property when I travel, whether that is for work or play. But over the last few years I’ve been in a bit of accommodation limbo. The Airbnb’s on offer haven’t quite met the […]
I’ve always been a fan of Osprey backpacks and holdalls. My 6 month round the world trip back in 2012/2013 was done with an older 55 litre backpack, and that saw everything from the heights of Bolivia to the smog-ridden cities of Eastern China. In my opinion, Osprey are consistent in the rucksacks and holdalls […]
Looking back at 2017, I did a lot of travelling. I visited the usual favourites of the Lake District, Cornwall, Scotland, I skied in France and Switzerland, and bagged three new countries in the form of Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Slovenia. It was a busy old year! So when people ask me: “What are […]
In one of my last ski blog posts I said that if you go skiing for a week, it will cost you around £1000. I still stand by that statement…if you plan on skiing for a full week. BUT…if you do some research into travel options, sales and offers, you could get three full days […]
“You shouldn’t be dancing on tables at your age!“, my grandma said after I’d told her the story. It was my birthday. I was in a restaurant in Preston that encouraged dancing on tables, once the food had been cleared away. It was a brilliant night. Everyone danced, everyone got a little drunk, and everyone […]
If you’re thinking about visiting Sri Lanka, but aren’t really sure where to start to see the main highlights the country has to offer, fear not, I’ve got the perfect one week itinerary for you. Update! Check out the accompanying video at the bottom of this post, which provider more information on how to spend […]
I’m pretty picky when it comes to backpacks. Especially backpacks small enough to use as hand luggage for flights. Let’s count them up, from small to large: my Lowe Alpine Edge 18, perfect for small day trips. My TNF Angstrom 20 in black, ideal for commuting or short hikes. My Barbour Tarras bag. And last […]
It’s not every day you travel to a country where one of the main attractions for tourists and locals is a long, sacred Buddha tooth. But then again, Sri Lanka isn’t like many other countries I’ve visited. Friends asked me what Sri Lanka was like when I got back and the elevator pitch answer I […]
