I’m thrilled that Travelreads has chosen to feature me on their blog! In this guest post, I explain why I looked for adventure everywhere except home.
I didn’t abandon distant horizons – they abandoned me! When COVID slammed borders shut, I had no option but to poke around my own patch of the world.
And I admit it. What I found was unbelievably wonderful!
Find out why you don’t need a customs clearance to enjoy the spark of discovery – and how staying put can be just as much of an adventure if you open your eyes!
Beauty in Your Backyard: Why I Looked for Adventure Everywhere Except Home
Like many travellers, I used to think that “adventure” had to involve at least a long-haul flight or a whiff of diesel at some questionable third-world border crossing. As a UK citizen, I can’t believe I saw New Zealand before I visited Scotland. Why did I go halfway around the world when I had THAT on my doorstep?! Yet, so often, we dismiss our doorstep in the mistaken belief that we can only find amazing landscapes, excitement, and cultural enrichment in exotic, faraway lands.
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Travelreads – The Online Travel Bookstore
Travelreads is a vibrant online hub for travellers who love stories as much as they love exploring. In their online bookstore, you’ll find recommendations and reviews for the best in travel literature.
They have scoured the globe to bring together travel writers, bloggers, and curious wanderers to share insights, inspiration, and honest tales from the road.
From thought-provoking features to practical tips and soulful personal essays, the Travelreads blog celebrates the art of journeying — whether it’s across continents or just beyond your front door.
Travelreads also has a dedicated section of recommended travel books as gifts. A great resource if your stuck for ideas – travel books are a thoughtful and easy option that works for any occasion and any age. They are affordable, simple to send, and carry a personal touch that shows genuine care. A great book can spark excitement for future adventures, bring back memories of favorite destinations, or simply provide the joy of escaping into a new place through words and images.
The newest instalment in our trucking adventures launched 5th December 2025!
Grab your copy NOW – ebook still available at the special launch price of 99p/99c!
Manchester is the sequel to the multi-award-winning Building The Beast: A funny true story of van life, DIY disasters, and one very big truck, which follows how we bought a 24.5-tonne truck blind off the internet to convert into a self-sufficient home-on-wheels fit for an expedition to Mongolia.
WINNER: Readers’ Favorite 5*Seal
World Wide Walkies 
I love your quote ‘Adventure isn’t a postcode, it’s a mindset’. 👍
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Thank you!
It was a revelation 🙂
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