I’m not sure what is going to happen over the coming weeks, as this coronavirus thing starts to put a hold on travel plans and create a bit of stress and difficulty for most of us. As long as you follow the current guidance from public health authorities, and adhere to social distancing standards, getting […]
Winter time in the UK, for me and many other British people, can be depressing. As the SAD time of year sets in, and the wet, grey weather becomes cold and dark, it’s easy to stay indoors and hide yourself away. Yes, winter is coming. But, what better time to get away from it and […]
Being back in the UK has been surprising, as the renowned grey and rainy skies have started to clear and Spring shows signs of Summer. Regular readers will already know about my geocaching hobby, which has often taken me to places I would never have ventured otherwise, such as the islands of Don Sao in […]
Updated: May 2016 Whether I’m travelling from A to B back home in the UK, on a road trip, away for a long weekend, on holiday or taking time enjoying longer term travel, one thing I can’t be without, other than my trusty tablet (these days) of course, is a map. I have walked many […]
I’ve mentioned this hobby in many a post, but if you are not familiar with what it involves, it is often referred to as treasure hunting for adults (although kids enjoy doing it too). It’s a free game that you can play with the aid of a GPS or smartphone, or even a traditional map […]
“Where’s Phitsanulok?” I squeaked excitedly as I scoured the map on my GPS device, looking at the splattering of dots indicating hidden treasure. Neither of us has heard of it, which in a country we have visited numerous times between us, is quite a surprise. I quickly looked it up, finding plenty of information on […]