I didn’t understand how special New Zealand was until we started driving through it. Four weeks on the road, driving nearly 5,000km, this country surprised us every day, and somewhere between the early-morning starts, the scenic drives, and the amazing hikes, it completely stole our hearts.
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Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path: Perranporth to Portreath
Hi everyone, I’m back with another enjoyable walk as part of my series “Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path”. This time, I’ll lead you from Perranporth to Portreath, stopping at my favourite places along the way. I’ve walked this route many times, particularly the stretch from St Agnes to Chapel Porth, since St Agnes isContinue reading “Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path: Perranporth to Portreath”
Chasing Alpine Dreams: An unforgettable hiking adventure in Slovenia’s Julian Alps
We had a fantastic week hiking in the Julian Alps of Slovenia, exploring breathtaking lakes, rivers, mountain trails, waterfalls, alpine meadows, and deep gorges. As a child, I was captivated by old movies featuring a cherry-red Alfa Romeo convertible driven by Cary Grant, with Audrey Hepburn, as they wound through the Alps with verdant valleysContinue reading “Chasing Alpine Dreams: An unforgettable hiking adventure in Slovenia’s Julian Alps”
Get Ready to Transform Your Life: The Unknown Benefits of Walking
When was the last time a walk changed your day? Perhaps it was a sunrise stroll through a forest or an urban adventure discovering hidden street art. Maybe it was a physical and mental endurance test in the mountains, where you experienced muscle fatigue and exertion, followed by a strong sense of accomplishment after theContinue reading “Get Ready to Transform Your Life: The Unknown Benefits of Walking”
South Africa: Leopard Mountain Safari Experience
As regular readers know, I write about living the best life possible despite the challenges and struggles that come our way. I find my greatest happiness in connecting with nature—one of the reasons we chose to move to Cornwall and why we regularly hike in the mountains. Research indicates that people who choose this connectionContinue reading “South Africa: Leopard Mountain Safari Experience”
The Rugged Mountains of Alicante
What an incredible week it has been! I hope this blog captures the essence of our hiking adventure and shares all the wonderful moments we experienced. Additionally, I aim to provide useful information for anyone seeking an alternative way to destress and free their mind from constant worries. Stay tuned for the journey!
St Agnes, Cornwall
I get so many messages asking, “Where do you live?” so I thought the easiest way to reply was with a short blog post. As many of my readers know, I write about life events and the challenges of living with an autoimmune disease. I’m also a travel writer and photographer, and whilst I’m notContinue reading “St Agnes, Cornwall”
Austria’s Salzkammergut
Our trip to the Austrian Alps was definitely an adventure, as things sometimes go differently than planned. Fortunately, life has taught us that when you make a plan out of the unplanned, you can make the best of the unlikely obstacles that get in the way. So, what went wrong?
Spain, The Mountains of Andalucia
Hi, and welcome to this month’s blog. It’s a bit late because I’ve just been on one of the best holidays ever! I appreciate that’s a big statement, but let me explain why.