FYI, For Your Information is a series of articles that could give answers to questions you have asked yourself when travelling or seeing the world. Or historical facts that educate you and inspire you more
Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue? I love learning new things and here I will explore the fascinating phenomenon of why the sky appears blue. Whether you’ve pondered this question during a…
My favourite way to start the day is a full English Breakfast or “Fry Up” or “Full Monty” as it’s affectionately called. Whenever we go out for a treat or stay over at a hotel…
I don’t know about you, but the dogs and I love a cold and frosty morning walk. The cool fresh air hitting our faces, the sun starting to rise in the clear sky and getting…
Eating well is an important part of our daily lives, but especially when participating in a sport, such as hiking. If you’re going on a short walk and have no special dietary concerns, you can…
I would call myself a hiker. I am most at home in the mountains; I feel totally comfortable in myself when I put on my boots and head out. But if there’s one thing that…
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression most commonly brought on by a change in seasons, usually as we transition from autumn to winter. It’s especially prolific in parts of the world that…
You know those early morning dog walks, the ones with a mist in the air, or is it fog? The look of the landscape can be transformed by a layer of mist and fog sometimes…
Gratitude has become something of a buzzword in the health and wellness community. We often hear it paired with mindfulness, which is related but is its own separate concept. During a bit of a bump…
Wild camping, away from it all, sleeping under the stars and surrounded by nature. When I want to escape away from the hustle and bustle or maybe I want to wind down a little and…
Bike rides just for the fun of it can build great memories and help our general wellbeing. Taking the pace slow and steady, looking at the scenery as we go by can be a wonderful…
Now here is a question I often get asked, and the answer is not so simple at all. Actually is there a proper answer at all? There are dictionary differences, there are geographical differences and…
The UK is home to some wonderful waterfalls. Our history has led to some unique naming of them and the meanings of these names have been lost in time and etymology. As you travel from…
