Exploring Greece with MedSailors Part 1: What to Expect from a Week Sailing among Saronic Islands, Sparkling Seas and Stunning Sunsets
I recently saw a fantastic quote in Greece: “Happy is the man, I thought, who, before dying, has the good fortune to sail the Aegean Sea” – Nikos Kazantzakis […]
Exploring the Caribbean Island of Antigua: Sailing vs. Dry Land?
The Caribbean is a place that features on many, many people’s wishlists. The islands possess a dreamlike status for many and are often the trip of a lifetime. But which […]
How to Run a Sub-4 Hour Marathon First-Time
In November 2015 I succeeded in running my first (and only!) marathon in just under 4 hours, which for many runners is a key goal. I’ve already written a full […]
A Perfect White Christmas Skiing in Tignes in the French Alps
I write this post on Boxing Day beside a roaring fire in our Alpine chalet, with a vin chaud and mince pie nearby, after a day’s skiing in the sunshine. Life’s reeeal tough […]
What to See, Do and Eat in Bellagio at the Heart of Lake Como
La bellissima Italia! Quanto mi sei mancata! I have an ongoing internal struggle, trying to choose between Spain and Italy, which country do I love the […]
A Winter Getaway to the Cotswolds
I grew up on the south coast of England between Hampshire and West Sussex. My memories of winter weekends with my father as a teenager all involve long walks. Summer […]
How to Visit Iceland in a Weekend (And Why You Really Should Spend Longer!)
I recently flew to Iceland for a fleeting 48 hours. Why such a short trip to such a large country? Well, it was all part of project called #KAYAKhacksIceland for […]
Mission Accomplished: How I Survived the Athens Marathon to Fundraise for Plan UK
Apologies that it’s been a little quiet over here on my blog recently amidst a whirlwind of activity, trips and travel plans! But for those of you who don’t follow […]
The Well-Travelled Postcard 