Iceland is often referred to as the Land of Fire and Ice. We walked on a volcanic landscape that was only 13 years old, whilst beside a glacier that compressed the water of centuries – …
Continue readingA 9 Week Circuit of Iceland – Summer 2023.
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The Best Campsites in Iceland (Summer 2023)
Many people, who wouldn’t normally do so, find themselves camping or renting a motorhome in Iceland merely because of the cost and lack of availability of hotel accommodation. The country is well equipped with camp …
Continue readingBest Walks in the Ariège: Mont Fourcat, Ariège, France (August 2024)
Le Mont Fourcat is a rather nondescript rounded peak but what it lacks in grandeur, it gains from its stunning 2,001 m summit views. Throw in a cloud inversion and it becomes quite magical.
Continue readingExploring the Southeastern Coastline of Iceland: Höfn to Reykjarfjörður (September 2023)
We complete our circuit of Iceland amongst the charming fishing villages of the Eastern Fjords. From optical lenses to French settlement, they have a varied history.
Continue readingWalking the GR10 in the Ariege (12 – Aulus→ Étangs de Bassiès)
Old tracks from Aulus lead to the busy Coumebière intersection, and onto the fabulous lakes and mountains scenery of Bassies.
Continue readingRoquefixade: Exploring the Village and Castle, Ariège, France (July 2024)
A serendipitous glimpse in passing caused us to detour and led to a pleasant afternoon exploring the castle and village of Roquefixade.
Continue readingThe Best Largely Free Hot Pools in Iceland (Summer 2023)
Iceland: the land of fire and ice – and a fortuitous offshoot: hot springs. Whilst every village will have a swimming pool with hot tubs, there is something immensely satisfying about finding your own, preferably …
Continue readingA Northern Florida Road Trip, Florida, USA (January 2024)
Fabulous beaches line the western coast of Florida. We enjoyed the sunsets then headed inland to clear springs and the unspoilt forest of Ocala.
Continue readingKayaking to Hell’s Bay, The Everglades, Florida, USA (January 2024).
24 hours in Hell’s Bay – a kayaking trip amongst the mangroves of the Everglades managed to be both heaven and hell.
Continue readingThe Everglades National Park, Florida, USA (January 2024).
From the simplicity of Patagonia we were catapulted into the mass consumer culture of Miami. Up to 9 million people surround the rivers of grass in the Everglades National Park, a wilderness area unique in the world.
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