Where did the summer go? For me, it’s involved enjoying the great British weather that we have been experiencing. I’ve also been doing a LOT of walking with my latest project/challenge of 298km (185 miles) along the bank of the River Thames and the Thames Path national walking trail. With the Thames Path Greater London […]
Since the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed in New Zealand, it’s become a much more sought after destination. However, New Zealand had always been a popular gap year and back packer experience when I was younger (20 years ago!). In fact it was one of the first countries I visited when on an […]
Do you want a cheap way to see the highlights in a city? A free walking tour is a great way to do this at the start of a visit. It also reduces your carbon footprint as there is no transport involved. But how do you make sure you get the most out of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
I was slightly reluctant to be joining in the Garden of Eden valley walk at Mulu national park, after hearing so many stories about how hard it was. There is a lot of climbing involved; as well as the fact you get your shoes wet. Lang Cave and Deer Cave The route involves walking through […]