Tag: Sailing

The Well-Travelled Painting: Sailing around the Saronic Islands, Greece

This series of Well-Travelled Paintings is designed to share my progress re-learning to paint, draw out the memories of the places and travel destinations I paint, and also keep myself […]

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The Well-Travelled Podcast Episode 6: Inspiring Individuals: Sailing across the Atlantic Ocean with Malvena Stuart-Taylor

Episode 6 of The Well-Travelled Podcast is now live! It’s an interview with a special guest, one of my Inspiring Individuals Malvena Stuart-Taylor, as we discuss her adventure sailing across […]

Inspiring Individuals: Malvena Stuart-Taylor, who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean

I’ve long been amazed and inspired by the bravery and sense of adventure of the people around me. Over the years I’ve interviewed plenty of Inspiring Individuals and published guest […]

Exploring Greece with MedSailors Part 2: What to Expect from the Route among Idyllic Islands, Picturesque Ports and Breathtaking Bays

If you saw my previous post about sailing around the Saronic Islands in Greece with MedSailors, then you’ll know that I’m a big fan. It was a week of jumping […]

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 […]

Where is your favourite spot to go sailing? For me it’s Italy.

I’ve got sailing on the brain at the moment. Firstly, I’ve just completed a 7-week evening class in London to get my RYA Day Skipper theory certificate (I’m pleased to […]

The Tale of Why I Adore Sailing

Ahh… The salty sea air, the splash of water on bare skin, the wind in your hair, the spaciousness of the open sea, the escapism… For the past few […]

Turning 25 & My Travel Wishlist Before 30

I love having a July birthday. It’s normally lovely weather, everyone’s in an excellent mood because exams have finished or summer holidays are looming, and having a summer birthday […]

Postcard of the Week: Norway

Despite Norway only being just a short way across the North Sea from England, I have never been there. I’ve heard tales of the fjords from a friend who […]