If you had asked me five years ago whether I’d voluntarily leap out of a perfectly good airplane, strapped to another human being with nothing but a sheet in a bag to save me, I would have thought you were crazy. Yet, on August 26th this year, that’s exactly what I did. And for the […]
Join me on a breathtaking 17.5 km hike through Northumberland’s highest peaks—The Cheviot and Hedgehope Hill. From challenging ascents to stunning views, this adventure offers everything a hiker could dream of.
This statement resonates deeply, don’t you think? Many of us are fixated on our goals, planning years ahead, eagerly awaiting the day we finally arrive at our ideal destination. We start small, thinking, “If I could just get a better job/car/house/holiday/wardrobe, everything will be perfect.” And when we achieve that goal, satisfaction is fleeting. In […]
The allure of hiking in the Lake District has always captivated me. Over the years, I’ve amassed countless Instagram photos in my “inspiration” folder, dreaming of the day I could experience those breathtaking vistas firsthand. This year, I’ve been fortunate enough to visit the Lakes multiple times, starting with Robinson—a gentle introduction to fell walking. […]
This will be the third year that I will have taken part in the epic Great North Run and I’m super excited, again! I was undecided about whether to run again this year, thinking that I’d see if I fancied a different half marathon some place else, but who am I kidding. The GNR is […]
Having anticipated the arrival of Luke Jerram’s art installation, Gaia, I was excited to jump on the train at Newcastle for the short trip to Durham cathedral. As I made my way up the winding streets of the city, passing tourists, students and locals alike, I realised I may have made a bit of an […]