How Did I Get Here?


A story of self-discovery and motivation,
uncovering the past and navigating my true path.
Memoir

How Did I Get Here?Available as e-book, paperback,
and audiobook.

A candid memoir of reflection and perseverance.
Join me on my journey around the UK as I contemplate the past to understand how I got here.

Travel Blog

The story so far, follow along to find out more….

Writing a book is the easy part – or at least that’s what it feels like once you’ve done it. You spend months, sometimes years, pouring yourself onto the page, shaping memories or ideas into something that resembles a story. You think the hard work is over when you’ve typed the words – The End. Then you realise you’ve only climbed the first hill…..

Read MoreThe story so far, follow along to find out more….

How Did I Get Here? My Book Journey…

It was a year ago when I’d just set off for my first solo trip, aiming to reach Scotland and to seek out some of the places along the NC500. It’s surreal to think that life seemed so fraught back then and the book – How Did I Get Here? – wasn’t even written. A year has changed everything for me. PTSD recovery, facing the demons of trauma, altered perspective, acceptance, forgiveness, and at last, the future. Let’s see what the next year brings…..

Read MoreHow Did I Get Here? My Book Journey…
Tresaith beach, Ceredigion
West Kirby view across the water
West Kirby tide out
Wast water Lake
Wast Water Lake - a hot day!
View from The Hospice, overlooking Grange-over-Sands
The favourite - Tresaith beach
The lock at the Dock
The view from Glenbrittle, Skye
Tobermory
View from Crowborough Farm
On the way to the beach
Newgale beach, Pembrokeshire
sky and clouds
Glasson Dock morning breaks
Scafell Pike, the Lake District, part of the Three Peaks Challenge
I want to get in, Skye

What the readers are saying about:
How Did I Get Here?

A wonderful story…..

A wonderful story of strength, recovery and adventure. It was beautifully written and an effortless read. I can’t wait to see where Nessie goes next.

Olivia Davies

I couldn’t put it down…..

I couldn’t put it down, I really felt like I was coming on the journey with you and wanted to know where you went next. When explaining trauma you explained it in such a way I never felt like I had to stop reading as some books make you feel.

Your relationship with your son is beautiful and truly admirable, I could feel the love for him through your words.

The social aspect resonated with me as I also feel very similar and by reading your words it has made me feel ‘normal’ and encourages me to be brave as you have been.

I hope your road to recovery continues and the van keeps going.

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey and I can’t wait to see this in the shops.

Shell Waters

A raw, funny and insightful read……

A raw, funny and insightful read that I think many people will relate to through its honest reflections on family, friendships, work, travel and life itself.

The book also offers useful information for those travelling around the UK, especially anyone tempted by van life. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting an authentic and honest insight into the realities of living and travelling in a van.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book for the way it combines personal life experiences with practical advice for travellers. A refreshing, engaging and genuinely honest read.

Han Davies

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