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Five Reasons Why Some People Suffer From The Trail Blues
Many hikers, including myself, return from a long-distance hike with the “Trail Blues”. If you have walked the Camino, then it is often referred to as the “Camino Blues” and it is not a good place to be for both yourself and for your friends and family around you. The trail blues is a feeling…
Read MoreFirst Aid for our Furry Friends (dog first aid)
Louise from Momentum Clinical Canine Massage talks about the importance of First Aid for Dogs. Message from Lou: Hi all, it was lovely to see both familiar and new faces – human & canine – on the Rothersthorpe walk this week. LJ (my Springer Spaniel) and I had a great time – thank you everyone…
Read MoreWorld Jellyfish Day
World Jellyfish Day is 3rd November. It’s a special day to celebrate the mysterious creatures and think of ways to keep them safe worldwide. At London Sea Life Aquarium there’s a special display for the Barrel jellyfish, the largest jellyfish in the UK. Scientists have found a way to raise jellyfish in a laboratory, which…
Read MoreTHE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH
Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. Finland: Coast & Archipelago This vast and alluring coastal region of Finland is dotted with more than 50,000 beautiful islands, creating the world’s largest archipelago. With a coastline stretching over 1,000 km (620 miles), there are endless ways to experience Finland’s…
Read MoreBrilliant Tips for the Savviest Travellers
Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. Check out these top tips Tip #1- Always pack a towel You will not believe the number of times I have been in a situation thinking ‘why didn’t pack a towel’. Whether there has just been a spontaneous torrential downpour in…
Read MoreFive Exciting Adventures in the UK
Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. The United Kingdom offers so much more than we will ever know. It is amazing that when something is right on your doorstep, you often find you don’t take advantage of it! I live just outside Malvern myself and have the…
Read MoreThe Best Walks in the World: Dana to Petra, Jordan
Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. This is a series of “best walks in the world” Dana to Petra, Jordan This walk is known as the ‘Inca Trail of the Middle East’ and wends from the wildlife-filled forests of Dana Nature Reserve to the rock-hewn ‘lost’ city…
Read MoreThe Best Walks in the World: The Best Walks in the World: Bryce Canyon, Utah, USA
Thanks to Kriss Saunders from Arc Adventures for yet another fabulous mini guest blog. This is a series of “best walks in the world” Bryce Canyon, Utah, USA A geological wonder of jagged spires that combine to look like a fiery sunset boasting colours of blood-red, dusky pink, bright orange and lemon yellow – Bryce…
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