Archive for June 2018
What Was That App That You Use For Local Walks?
After yet another message on Facebook asking me “What was that app you used for the walks, Julia?” I thought it was about time that I told everyone my secret…
Read MoreTen Multipurpose Backpacking Items That Help Reduce Your Pack Weight
The old saying “work smarter, not harder” is not just a good motto to live by when working in a regular job, but it also comes in handy when out…
Read MoreIs It Safe To Walk The Camino Frances Route as A Solo Female?
I am not going to lie, but I was absolutely terrified when I took my first solo hike along the Camino Frances route in October 2017. I was confident right…
Read More12 Week Training Plan for The Cotswold Way
Do you need to train for The Cotswold Way? The simple answer is yes. If you are walking the trail in eight days (most common) then you will need to…
Read MoreAccommodation Along The Cotswold Way
There are many different choices of accommodation along The Cotswold Way to suit a range of budgets and needs. If you are intending to stay and bed and breakfasts or hotels…
Read MoreDarwin On The Trail (YouTuber)
I was keen on learning more about Ultra-Light backpacking and stumbled upon a whole new world when researching on YouTube. As some of you may know, I am small. Only…
Read MoreShould We Stop Trying To Hit 10k Steps A Day?
Did you know that the 10k steps theory was actually a Japanese marketing campaign for the run up 1964 Toyko Olympics? It was simply a way to encourage the Japanse to…
Read MoreTravels with Rachel – In Search of South America (book review)
If you have been following my blog for a while then you will already know that I am a fan of George Mahood. His style of writing suits my personality…
Read MoreNine Things You Should Know About Technology On The Camino
I know, I know, I can hear it now, the Camino is meant to be a place where we can switch off and bask in the solitude of zero technology…
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