Review: The Oxwich Bay Hotel, South Wales
hotels, review, staycation, travel, UKI spent most of my life believing - with some certainty - that the now demolished Ponsmere Hotel in Perranporth was the closest hotel to a beach in the UK. It was called the 'hotel on the beach', after all. A few have come close, but none…
Are Instagram & Social Media Ruining Humanity?
rant, social media, travelIt's very, very rare I write rants on this blog, but this one is long overdue. A couple of years ago I wrote a post about why my blog and social media had been pretty quiet. The main reason for that post - in summary - was due to how false…
A Long Weekend Skiing In Alpe d’Huez
Europe, France, ski, ski holiday, skiing, travel, vlogThis years ski holiday saw me venture to the sunny* slopes of Alpe d'Huez, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Up until last year, I have skied for at least once a week, every year since 2002. Aside from getting married, a big…
Sit Down, Pants Off: Getting Washed Clean Of Volcanic Mud In Colombia
5monthsoff, colombia, humour, South America, travelPeople often ask me what my funniest travel story is. It's difficult to pin point one, because there have been many...like, MANY...and I have the crows feet to prove it :) But one story always sticks out in my mind because it happened…
Westbeach Daredevil Jacket Review
product review, review, ski, skiing, travel[This product was gifted from Westbeach, however all views below are my own. Happy reading!] When Westbeach got in touch with me, I have to confess, I'd never heard of the brand. No surprise, given they are based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I've…
LifeSaver Liberty Bottle Review
backpacking, camping, product review, review, travel, wild campingWhen the guys from LifeSaver got in touch and asked me to review their Liberty water filtration bottle, I gladly obliged, as it is one bit of kit i'm missing from my wild camping / backpacking gear arsenal. The LifeSaver Liberty bottle is…
SunGod Ski Goggles – A Video Review Of The Vanguards
product review, review, ski, skiing, Sungod, travel, travel bloggersSunGod have launched a new pair of ski goggles - the Vanguards! I've been waiting on my customised pair arriving in the post, so when they finally got delivered on Saturday, I thought I'd do a little video to unbox them, show you what they…
14 Unique Places To Stay In Cornwall
accommodation, Cornwall, Europe, staycation, travel, UKCornwall is one of my favourite areas of the UK. I've visited Cornwall every year since I was 8 years old, and absolutely love the Cornish surf vibe. There some incredible hotels and Airbnb accommodation in Cornwall, but with such a rich…
Becoming A Dad: My Biggest Adventure So Far
adventure, dad stuff, travel On 15th September, 2018, I became a dad for the first time. It sounds odd, but you'd think I would have been preparing for that moment for the last 9 months. But let me tell you, despite all the reading, all the classes, all the waiting,…