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The perils of dolmen hunting
In which I learn that running uphill is quite uncomfortable and other simple things that really should be apparent to a grown up. The pyrenees is home to many easily accessible prehistoric remains, however, I chose to search for one that involved climbing right out of my comfort zone. The blog features a picture of a new prototype adventure Fold and Roll design.
Hands free travel - your friend the backpack
Want to travel hands free? Then we need to talk about backpacks. Top tips for smart, lightweight journeys and how to choose the rucksack that will leave your free to use both hands.
Hands free travelling! How to travel safely and enjoy your trip
How can you travel safely and keep your hands free to use a stick, wheel a wheelchair or help others? In this post we look at three tips for travelling without carrying luggage in your hands. Keeping your hands available to do other things - show your tickets, passport for instance - makes the journey less stressful. If you’re not dragging a case or lifting things there’s one less thing to think about, and both your hands can be used for essential things (holding the hands of children, guiding less mobile travellers or getting yourself a coffee).
Frailty on the rails
Crossing Europe with my mother, who is 83, and no longer quite as robust and steady on her feet as she used to be, was nerve-wracking. But we made a plan to get her - and her walking frame (which has a small motor and a seat) from Germany to the north of England. But with help and patience and by the grace of others, it was not impossible.
How can I be more organised about packing?
Organised bag packing isn’t just about making lists - although they help. Or maybe we should not just think of lists as words on a Post-It note. We can use visual reminders, physical layouts and all sorts of other tips and tricks to organise our bag packing and unpacking (and all manner of other things).
Who knows where the time goes?
You don’t need uninvited AI critiques of your life. Just turn them off and listen to some Sandy Denny. You will feel better. Honest.
Across the evening sky, all the birds are leaving,
But how can they know, it's time for them to go?
Before the winter fire, I will still be dreaming,
I have no thought of time.
For who knows where the time goes?





