Category Archives: Travel

A Winter’s Day in Unst

It was a grey and gloomy day in Unst. But I still liked it. Continue reading

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Jumbo Stay Hostel

This is probably the only time I’ll get to sleep on a full-length bed on a plane. Continue reading

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A long walk in a long country

I’m going to spend very long hours of daylight walking a very long trail in a very long country. Continue reading

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The Øresund Bridge

Crossing The Bridge. Yes, THAT bridge! Continue reading

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Nelson Mandela and his effect on my thought processes

The news that Nelson Mandela has died, though sad, was hardly unexpected. What I hadn’t expected however, was how reflective it would make me feel. Continue reading

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North Ronaldsay Day 1

A lighthouse keeper, a CBeebies film crew, a toothless local and a man who may or may not have been called Mark. Continue reading

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Already thinking about next year …

Collecting ideas for next summer. Continue reading

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Getting some inspiration

Finding inspiration in a chocolate factory and a brewery. Continue reading

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Groningen Museum

An exhibition on Nordic Art was a great way to start my visit to Groningen. Continue reading

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Learning to drive on the wrong side of the road

A week spent driving on the wrong side of road has led me a long way towards completing this challenge. Continue reading

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