Writing a book can be cathartic. Writing in itself can be therapeutic. People write for different reasons. Here are some of mine......
This Summer is looking to be the hottest on record. As exhausting as it is to be sat in these temperatures, there is always something to do! Take a look at my adventures so far this sizzling Summer 2026......
Planning a journey can feel overwhelming. So I didn't. Well, I took it one stop at a time, booking the next one as I travelled. Check out my map. I covered a lot of ground!
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.....
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.....
Ever wondered if your surroundings can change your attitude, if embracing the peace, the beauty and the solitude can motivate you, if exercising outdoors boosts you more. Then try this..........
Muddy Tracks lead to stunning places..... check out this latest blog about where my adventures have led me recently.
Autumn is the best time to visit Mid Wales and North Wales. The schools have gone back, the busyness ceased. Cool air, fading light, and wet stone. Mist softens the hills, water moves steadily. Head out into the solitude, find yourself a beach, and all will be calm, quiet and still.
If you love beautiful beaches or long walks, you’ve come to the right place. Here are a few ideas of where to go. West Wales is one of the prettiest parts of the UK, and with the West Wales Coast Path and National Trust and dedicated car parks, you’re well covered.
Looking for places to stay in the UK off peak? Don't fancy the queues at the airport and want the freedom to 'pitch' up when you want? Then look no further. Here are some examples of campsites in the South West which are open until the end of the season......
