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 […]
Hi guys, hope you’re keeping well! Apologies for the silent treatment of late. Since July I’ve had to step away from blogging and social media a little, for various reasons. I guess my recent unenthusiastic approach to blogging and social media began at the Betsy Beer launch I attended back in March. The event itself […]
I always remember my cheapest beers were in Bolivia, and deepest, darkest China. Both local beers, they cost me the equivalent of 85p and 75p respectively. They were pretty good beers too, which made their price even sweeter! So where else around the world can you get a cheap beer? And which are the cities […]
Hertfordshire is blessed with a plethora of cosy country pubs. From open fires to local ales, home-cooked pies to delicious desserts, I’m spoilt for choice when it comes to welcoming pubs. After a few recent visits, I wanted to tell you about one of my new favourites. Located in the tiny village of Flaunden, just […]
One of the reasons I love travel is because just when you think you’ve seen the best mountain, the best lake, the best waterfall, the best countries in the world, travel throws up something new. That something this time was Triglav National Park in Slovenia. Located in the North West corner of the country, Triglav […]
The other week I got my old Vango sleeping bag out of its stuff sack and noticed the zip was broken. After 6 years of camping use, I’d completely forgotten it broke during a Cornish camping trip, and I needed a new one. Now the summer camping season has arrived, I thought I’d write a […]
Adventure is a very subjective word. For one person, adventure might mean throwing themselves out of a plane in New Zealand. Yet for another, adventure might mean camping in the garden with the kids. Adventures can be big and small, and this post is designed to raise a glass to all those who love the […]
Ever since 2003 I was determined to travel around the world by myself. I’m not sure why I set my mind on travelling solo. It might have been my strong independence, or it might have been something that I just had to do alone. Travelling round the world by yourself isn’t for everyone. It takes […]
A few years ago South African Airlines invited me to a swanky do in Claridge’s to celebrate the launch of their new catering contract with DO & CO, and the launch of their new home in Heathrow T2. Amidst sampling DO & CO’s food from the SAA onboard menu, we were also given wines, paired […]
Whenever you learn a new activity or sport, you are classed as a beginner. For any beginner there is a large degree of learning, especially around the nuances of the language used within the activity or sport. Skiing is no different. If you skied for the first time this season (the lingo begins already), you’ll […]
