Reflections
Say the Small Thing
A small reflection on speaking honestly, saying what matters and discovering that one clear sentence can prevent a head full of worry.
Kim Irvine
Cycling
Saturday Social: Llanefydd – 5 September 2026
A Saturday Social into the hills above Llanefydd, with a long climb, a very welcome coffee stop and an unexpected mechanical mishap.
walking
An Early Autumn Walk Around Cilcain
Woodland paths, country views and a few steep little climbs on a 4.7-mile circuit between Cilcain and Loggerheads—with pear cake halfway round.
Photo-Journal
Photo Journal - August 2026
A collection of August days filled with golf, cycling, gardens, family time and a fair amount of wildlife drama.
Campsite Reviews
Camp Korana, Plitvice Lakes, Croatia 🇭🇷
A spacious campsite just 6km from Plitvice Lakes National Park, with excellent facilities and the freedom to choose your own pitch. Here’s what we thought of Camp Korana and whether we’d stay again.
Reflections
Whose Monkey Is This
How many things do we take on simply because someone else hands them to us? I’m learning to pause before stepping in and ask one simple question: whose monkey is this? 🐒
walking
Following Old Paths
An old railway, a changing landscape and a little local history — a Friday walk following old paths around Dyserth and Marian Mill.
Campsite Reviews
🚐 Camping Plantaža – Starigrad Paklenica, Croatia
A peaceful campsite beside the Adriatic, with beautiful sunsets, restaurants within walking distance and Paklenica National Park close by. A great stop for exploring this dramatic stretch of the Croatian coast.
Campsite Reviews
🇭🇷 CAMPING OPATIJA/IČIĆI – OPATIJA, CROATIA
A peaceful out-of-season stop near Opatija, with a fabulous view from our pitch and easy access to the coastal path. We loved exploring the area on foot, even if the campsite itself wasn’t fully open.
Reflections
What Living Life to the Full Means to Me
A few thoughts about ordinary days, meaningful choices and making the most of the life I have.
Campsite Reviews
CAMPING KATE, MLINI, CROATIA 🇭🇷
Our review of Camping Kate in Mlini, a peaceful campsite with mountain views, good facilities and easy connections to Dubrovnik by bus or ferry.
Reflections
What Happened After I Put an Encyclopaedia in My Pocket?
What started as an encyclopaedia in my pocket has quietly become part of everyday life.