Tag: hiking

Hiking Mt Snowdon – a Weekend Guide

Hiking Mt Snowdon – a Weekend Guide

As road-trips go, driving to Snowdonia has got to be up there as one of the most picturesque in the UK. The deeper we got into the heart of the national park, the more awe-struck we became with the stunning scenery of craggy peaks, tranquil 

Road Tripping New Zealand

Road Tripping New Zealand

If you follow us on Instagram, you’ll know that Sarah and I had three short but amazing weeks to road trip across New Zealand and we fell head over heels in love with both the North and South Island. For me, it was having huge 

Experiencing Finland’s Midnight Sun

Experiencing Finland’s Midnight Sun

Have you ever seen the sun set at midnight? Neither had we until we visited the sleepy, but stunning, town of Hossa, North-East Finland.

8 Things to know about travelling in the rainy season

8 Things to know about travelling in the rainy season

Travelling in Indonesia during the wet season actually comes with a few benefits… Here are just some that I discovered.

Ultimate packing list for your Kilimanjaro adventure

Ultimate packing list for your Kilimanjaro adventure

Have you decided to challenge yourself this year with a Kilimanjaro climb? Congratulations, you’ve made a brilliant decision! It’s arguably one of our biggest ever travel highlights. Not only did we come home with a well-earned sense of achievement and a newfound love of mountain 

Escape to the country: 5 British rural escapes

Escape to the country: 5 British rural escapes

Don’t get me wrong, city breaks are wonderful. And I have an endless list of European cities that I’d like to visit some day soon – Edinburgh, Lisbon, Florence and Reykjavik to name a few. But this year, I’m hoping it becomes the Year of 

The perfect day in Hay-on-Wye: an itinerary

The perfect day in Hay-on-Wye: an itinerary

There’s so much more to Hay-on-Wye than the annual literary festival that takes place in early summer. It’s the perfect place to escape from daily life all year round and although it’s small in size, you can easily wile away a weekend pottering around the 

Review: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

Review: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

Tucked away off a quiet country road, Gilpin Hotel immediately gives the impression of a hidden hideaway and I soon realised what sets it apart. The hotel may be high-end, but it’s also family run and retains a sense of homeliness and warmth; especially when it 

Pyrénées Atlantiques: A land of contrasts

Pyrénées Atlantiques: A land of contrasts

The Pyrénées Atlantiques region of southwest France is a land of contrasts. With sandy beaches, rugged mountains, miles of picturesque countryside and quaint, historic towns galore – this is the region for holidaymakers with variety on their minds. One thing that was immediately obvious as 

Barefoot hiking in Nendaz, Switzerland

Barefoot hiking in Nendaz, Switzerland

Nendaz, a popular ski resort in the Valais region of Switzerland, is a hiker’s paradise in summer.