• Reviews

    Thule – Chasm Duffel Bag – REVIEW

    Whether you decide to go away on a 2 week all-inclusive holiday or a 2 week adventure to the Himalayas, ultimately the baggage you decide to pack away all your belongings will come into play.  Generally speaking for myself, I…

  • Reviews

    Thule – EnRoute Strut Daypack – REVIEW

    As you may well have guessed from some of the posts on this blog, I like to go walking on and around mountains…one of the key pieces of equipment that is required when out is a backpack to hold essential…

  • Travel

    Help flying with children?

    Pretty much any parent will at some point be worried about how they’re going to cope when flying with children.  I remember out first overseas holiday which was to Cyprus, around about a 4-5 hour flight.  The boys were 1…

  • Travel

    Three top winter campsites in Europe – GP

    Touring in your caravan in winter is a fantastic idea, especially if you go for one of the campsites that provide you with a wealth of home comforts, so even if it’s freezing outside you’ll still be warm and comfortable…

  • Animals / pets

    RIP Lily

    Returning from my Everest Base Camp trip late last night to be told my lovely cat Lily was hit by a car and killed pretty much made my already dwindling mood worsen somewhat. A tribute to Lily Bop, who battled…