Hi everyone, I’m back with the next part of my Adventures on the Cornish Coast Path series. This time, I walk from Portreath to St Ives on a late-September day that feels almost perfect: clear blue skies, soft autumnal light, and a gentle breeze to keep me cool. The gorse still bears a few yellowContinueContinue reading “Portreath to St Ives – South West Coast Path”
Tag Archives: Health
Are You Really Angry?
Readers who follow my blog will know that I write about Emotional Intelligence (EQ). It’s a subject I’ve always been fascinated by, partly because it has played such an important role in my working life, and partly because, according to every evaluation I’ve ever had, I seem to be quite good at it. Throughout myContinueContinue reading “Are You Really Angry?”
The Power of Silence
Cornwall, my home Hello and welcome to my blog. I’ve always been good at filling the silence. In fact, as it happens, when I’m nervous, I can be remarkably good at it. Put me in a room with people I don’t know, and I can suddenly find myself talking before my brain has caught up.ContinueContinue reading “The Power of Silence”
Beyond Our Comfort Zone: Hiking in Gran Canaria
Jamie and I love to hike. We’d hiked in Andalucía, and we both agreed it had been the best holiday we’d ever taken. That made us slightly nervous about booking another walking holiday. What if it wasn’t as good? So, was it? Read on, and I’ll reveal all. An early flight meant a 3.30 amContinueContinue reading “Beyond Our Comfort Zone: Hiking in Gran Canaria”
Newquay to Perranporth South West Coastal Path
Join me for a scenic walk along the South West Coast Path
Are We Losing The Ability To Cope?
In a fast-paced world built for instant convenience, are we losing our resilience?
10 Habits That Keep Us Fit and Healthy Over 50
A little while ago, I wrote a blog called The Only Three Skincare Products You’ll Ever Need. It has had my highest viewing figures ever—more than 12,000 so far. The Only Three Skincare Products You’ll Ever Need Another question I’m asked regularly is, “How do you keep fit?” So, I thought I’d share my own personal story. MostContinueContinue reading “10 Habits That Keep Us Fit and Healthy Over 50”
Cornwall’s Coast Path — a 30-day itinerary from Bude to Plymouth
Hello fellow walkers and hikers — I’m Andrea, a travel writer and blogger based in St Agnes in West Cornwall, where I spend much of my time exploring and documenting the magnificent Cornish coastline. If you’ve ever dreamed of walking the Cornwall section of the South West Coast Path, this guide is designed to helpContinueContinue reading “Cornwall’s Coast Path — a 30-day itinerary from Bude to Plymouth”
What Fear Really Does to Us And How to Take Back Control
The moment my car started spinning across the M25, I was certain it was over. A lorry had veered into my lane and slammed into me. Within seconds, I was out of control—heart racing, mind spiralling, bracing for impact. The car was written off. Somehow, I walked away. But the fear didn’t. That moment stayedContinueContinue reading “What Fear Really Does to Us And How to Take Back Control”
January Blues: The Science, the Lies and How to Feel Better Fast
Welcome to my first blog of 2026, and I must start with last night’s Northern Lights display in Cornwall. As of today, it is widely regarded as one of the best—if not the best—sightings ever recorded that far south in the UK. A powerful geomagnetic storm, caused by a significant coronal mass ejection (CME) fromContinueContinue reading “January Blues: The Science, the Lies and How to Feel Better Fast”