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
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
After touring around the West Coast of America, Alex and I flew North, sticking to the West Coast to Vancouver, BC, Canada. Vancouver has a special place in my heart. This was my second visit here and I loved it just as much as my first. This British Columbian city is been ranked in the … More Vancouver, Canada
After Bath, we travelled north. Our plan was always to go to Scotland, however the drive was too much in one go from Bath. We planned a stop in the Yorkshire Dales. We found a gorgeous shepherds hut in a small village called Crosby Ravensworth. This was close to well, not a lot. The nearest market … More Random Road trip
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