Van Living: 5 Things I Can’t Hit the Road Without.
With space limited, the items you do take with you on the road need to count. These are my essential items for the road I would struggle without, from cooking hacks to toilets 😀
Recipes for the Road - Creamy Spinach Spaghetti
A hit of spinach in a creamy plant based pasta dish that you can whip up in 15 minutes. Perfect van meal right here!
Sussex: Bluebells in Chailey.
The bluebells, along with the Early Purple Orchid, is a sure fire sign the Spring is here. Take a walk with me through the wonderful woods of South Chailey.
Recipes for the Road - Banana, Date & Cacao Porridge.
This pre hiking porridge will fill you up with lots of slow release energy, ready for a day of adventures.
Dartmoor: Hound Tor
Many of the Tors in Dartmoor are mystical at dawn, especially in autumn. I caught sunrise at Hound Tor and here are some photos from that gorgeous morning.
Bath: Explore the City with the Skyline Walk.
Take in the architecture in the city, pass through parkland and hidden waterways to get to Bath Skyline where you can enjoys vistas across the city with this dog friendly easy walk.
Recipes: 3 Ways with Wild Garlic.
3 easy peasy vegan friendly recipes for wild garlic. Just whizz up the ingredients in a bullet and you have tasty additions to every meal.
Rental Renovations: the Under £100 Kitchen Refresh.
See how I turned my dark rental kitchen into a light, up to date space for £100 with D-C-Fix and some tile and Rust Oleum kitchen cupboard paint.
Sussex Walks: Roosthole and St Leonards Forest.
Forest bathe in Mid Sussex at Roosthole and St Leonards Forest - a mythical, dog friendly walk where you can get lost with your thoughts.
Roo Revealed: the Van Refit.
Come check out my latest design for my Vauxhall Vivaro budget conversion! All made from recycled wood and sustainable materials.
The Peak District: a Short (ish) Chee Dale and Monsal Trail Walk.
A must do for those who want an enchanting walk along a dale that is kept for those that dare! Not as difficult as it’s made out to be, this memorable walk will need your attention but will forever remained etched in your minds eye.
Dartmoor: Parke. (National Trust)
A delightful, dog friendly walk along the River Bovey with dappled light and wildlife spotting.
Roadtrip: 7 days in Cornwall.
In this post I detail my route for the 7 days I was in Cornwall, driving from Padstow, right round to Charlestown, near St Austell. An epic trip that nourished the soul!
Food / Conscious Living - 4 Things to do with Ripe Bananas.
In support of Food Waste Action Week I bring you my 4 fave things to do with on the turn bananas. I promise I have more than just banana bread!
Cornwall: The Roseland Heritage Coast.
I spent a fraction of the time I should have in Cornwall on the Roseland Heritage Coast, but here’s the bits I did see…
Sussex Walks: Kingley Vale and Devil’s Humps Loop.
This impressive walk around some ancient land and woodland near Chichester will quiet the mind and soothe the soul.
Sussex Walks: an Amble Around Arlington Reservoir.
A mini photo story from a quiet Friday afternoon getting a train to Arlington Reservoir.
Cornwall: Helford, Durgan & St Mawes. Including the St Mawes Ferry.
A mini road trip through a picturesque part of Cornwall taking in the Helford River and some other stops along the way.
Cornwall: Mousehole.
A Picturesque village overlooking St Michaels Mount. Wander along the narrow streets and treat yourself to lunch at the lovely deli.
Sussex Walks: Forest Bathing in Friston Forest.
Experiencing the magic of forest bathing at Friston Forest. A perfect slow amble for when you just need the world to stop for a bit.