Pups on SUPs: Stand Up Paddle Boarding with your Dog

For many years B.C. (Before Canines) I was a Board Housewife, so a desire to share the water with my Fur Babies is only natural. This post was first published as a guest post for Travelnuity – Dog Friendly Travel Around the World. Click this link to see the article on Travelnuity. I have updatedContinue reading “Pups on SUPs: Stand Up Paddle Boarding with your Dog”

5 Reasons Why You Should Keep A Travel Journal

“What have you been up to lately?” “Er, nothing much.” Then I remembered that, in the last few weeks, I had joined an adventure group called Spice UK, which encourages you to ‘Live Your Dream’. “Nothing much” had included playing polo on a horse, flying with the British Aerobatic Champion and learning how to fire-eat.Continue reading “5 Reasons Why You Should Keep A Travel Journal”

The Black Dog – Coping with Depression & A Midlife Crisis

Winston Churchill suffered from depression. He called it ‘The Black Dog’. I want my blog to be uplifting, but I have also vowed to produce an honest narrative of our experience, rather than an “It was all sunshine and rainbows!” account. As such, although it is a tough admission to make, I have something thatContinue reading “The Black Dog – Coping with Depression & A Midlife Crisis”

The Impact of Long-Term Touring on Family & Friends

There is a whole world out there, so what’s stopping you? Often, it is the thought of leaving behind family & friends “It’s like a bereavement!” This was my Mum’s reaction when I set off to backpack around Australia and New Zealand. Many of those who ask us about our lifestyle say that they wouldContinue reading “The Impact of Long-Term Touring on Family & Friends”