Climbing Mera Peak in Nepal
Where does trekking end and mountaineering begin? I don’t know if there is definitive answer to this question, but I would suggest that it can be found somewhere on the way to the top of…
Alta Badia Adventure – The Best Things To Do In The Dolomites
I am standing on top of a gnarly pinnacle overlooking the series of S-shaped bends that make up the spectacular Passo Gardena mountain pass. My heart is pumping, partly due to the exertion of climbing…
A San Sebastián Travel Guide – The Foodie City
San Sebastián – or Donostia, to use its Basque name – may well be the best place to eat in Spain. It is a bold statement, yet I may go a step further and suggest…
A Reykjavik Food Tour
One of the joys of foreign travel is exploring the food, flavours, and the dining culture of another country. I must admit, I had not considered Iceland as a gastronomic destination, with my pre-flight thoughts…
Exploring Newborough Forest and Ynys Llanddwyn
Exploring the Anglesey coastline is a must if you are visiting this part of the world. This stretch of pristine beaches and dramatic cliff faces is why so many people visit the island. North Wales…
Hiking the Nantlle Ridge – Snowdonia
One of the reasons that I go to the mountains is to disappear for a few hours. To find some solitude, to clear some headspace, and to contemplate my place in the universe. Being out…
Blea Tarn, Little Langdale and Cathedral Caves
Little Langdale is one of those lesser explored corners of the Lake District but there are treasures that lie in wait for those who roam through this quiet little hamlet. Sparkling tarns, views of classic…
Exploring Dovedale – Caves, Limestone Spires, Riverside Walking
Is the riverside path through the Dovedale valley the most popular easy walk in Britain? I cannot think of too many that attract more visitors than Dovedale outside of the mountains that pull in large…
Hiking The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
One of United Kingdom’s greatest natural features is its coastline. There are over 7,000 miles of it if you include the larger islands which is enough walking and exploring to keep most people busy for…
Thetford Forest – UK’s Largest Man-Made Lowland Pine Forest
There is something liberating about heading deep into a forest and leaving the hubbub of modern life behind you. Filling your lungs with the scent of pine and treating your ears to the strange silence…
A Simple Flatbread Recipe
Flatbreads are one of my staples throughout the summer months, working so well with the types of food that I enjoy; middle eastern dishes, summer salads and dips, and barbecued meats. Flatbreads can come in…
How To Make Sourdough Bread – A Beginner’s Guide
Baking bread is good for the soul and the only thing better than baking bread is eating it. I absolutely love bread. I love the history of bread, the regional differences, middle eastern flat breads,…