Introduction There’s something about Norway that keeps drawing me in – the drama of its landscapes, the calm of its fjords, the sheer scale of it all. This July, I joined a Sidetracked Adventures to the Sunnmøre Alps for a week of hiking and kayaking, swapping emails and commutes for cold water, mountain air, and … More Norway 2025 – Hiking and Kayaking the Sunnmøre Alps
Six days and 96 mile multi day hike through the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Introduction I was watching a YouTube video of a woman hiking the West Highland Way when something clicked. A little voice in my head said, “Yes. Cool. I want to do that.” So I did. What follows is a … More Walking the West Highland Way Solo in 6 Days
14 Day New England Road Trip Itinerary IntroductionParts of New England had been on my travel list for quite some time. I was drawn by the charming houses, rugged coastlines, and the promise of incredible food. I was keen to experience both the buzz of the larger towns and the irresistible charm of the smaller … More Perfect New England Road Trip: 14 Days Across Massachusetts & Maine
It’s become a bit of a tradition – my annual trip with Sidetracked Adventures. This year, back in August, I took on a 6-day trek through the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland. This was following a section of the Via Alpina route. It was Sophie’s first trip here and I couldn’t resist the chance to explore … More A Swiss Alps Trekking Adventure
A surge of adrenaline hit as I spotted them – an instinct to capture the moment kicked in, and I quickly reached for my phone. I thought the dolphins would appear just briefly, popping out of the waves before vanishing into the vast blue landscape. But that fleeting moment stretched into an hour, and soon … More Dolphin Dopamine Delight
I had always wanted to walk the Solent Way, a 60-mile footpath tracing the Hampshire coastline, passing through the New Forest. Most people tackle it in sections, but I wanted to walk it in one go, testing myself and bringing my (willing) partner Alex along for an unforgettable four-day hike. Rather than starting in Milford … More The Solent Way – a long walk home
There’s four little hideaways tucked away in the Hampshire countryside, in the Test Valley, outside Stocksbridge. These gorgeous tree houses by Wild Escapes are each unique with a stunning view of the valley and the Black Chalk Vineyard. We booked ‘The Poppy’, a rustic and upcycled themed cabin. We needed a little get away, that … More A wild escape to the Hampshire countryside
First things first – we stayed just outside of Amsterdam, in a small village called Broek in Waterland. We stayed in the quaintest family run guesthouse called Inn on the lake. I’d found this little delight on Mr and Mrs Smith. It was just what we love – a nice quiet location but had amazing … More A long weekend in Amsterdam
Alex and I went to Mallorca for some late September sunshine. It was a short break but the weather and the island did not disappoint. I will be going back – that’s for sure. Day 1 We flew into Palma de Mallorca Airport, collected our hire car and before we knew it we were driving … More 5 nights in Mallorca
I realised I was about to start this post the same as the Hut to Hut blog I wrote last February saying ‘I set off on one of my biggest adventures to date’. You get the theme here…a big adventure and a trip ran by Sidetracked Adventures. I spied this trip after I had finished … More Finland Kayak and Wilderness Cooking Adventure
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