“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”
Category Archives: AD (After Dog)
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”
Are Cavapoos ‘The Perfect Dog’?
We are often asked about The Fab Four. These are the most common questions; What breed are they? Cavapoos – a cross between a Poodle and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Are they related? No – they are all the same breed and the same age, but they are not related. We have been told that sometimes,Continue reading “Are Cavapoos ‘The Perfect Dog’?”