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It’s Good To Walk and Talk, But Why?
Have you ever noticed that people tell each other all sorts of things when you are on a walk? If you have walked any long distance trail then you will instantly understand where I am coming from. There is something about the act of walking that bonds two people together much quicker than any other…
Read MorePCT 128 DAYS TO GO!
Each week, as I consume Zoom sessions, read books and blogs about the PCT I learn new things all the time. My to do list is getting longer, which is a bit overwhelming. So what have I learned this week and what has been added to my to do list? ? – In my bounce box…
Read MoreTake A Hike Day
On Thursday 17th November, it is National Hiking Day. Also known as ‘Take a Hike Day’ it may be one of the most important holidays out there, Why? In England, Scotland & Wales, the national trails cover over 3000 miles, plus, being in the outdoors allows you to get away from your phone and appreciate…
Read MoreWorld Jellyfish Day
World Jellyfish Day is 3rd November. It’s a special day to celebrate the mysterious creatures and think of ways to keep them safe worldwide. At London Sea Life Aquarium there’s a special display for the Barrel jellyfish, the largest jellyfish in the UK. Scientists have found a way to raise jellyfish in a laboratory, which…
Read MorePCT TRAINING UPDATE
TRAINING UPDATE – NOVEMBER ? I’m one month in and the training is going well. For those that are interested, my goal for November was to walk a min of 6 miles a day, every day, and as much as possible I would walk with weight in my rucksack. ? Achieved: Average of 6.9 miles a…
Read MoreThe Happiest Place on Earth, Finland: Lakeland
If the very essence of Finland were to be summed up in a single experience, it would be the extraordinary sensation that comes from dipping into a slightly chilly lake after a sweaty visit to the sauna. And no district in Finland makes this more deliciously possible than the Lakeland. There are over 188,000 glistening…
Read MoreTHE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH
Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. Finland: Coast & Archipelago This vast and alluring coastal region of Finland is dotted with more than 50,000 beautiful islands, creating the world’s largest archipelago. With a coastline stretching over 1,000 km (620 miles), there are endless ways to experience Finland’s…
Read MoreBrilliant Tips for the Savviest Travellers
Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. Check out these top tips Tip #1- Always pack a towel You will not believe the number of times I have been in a situation thinking ‘why didn’t pack a towel’. Whether there has just been a spontaneous torrential downpour in…
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