Red Bull Cliff Diving, Azores

Hot springs a plenty, amazing dive sites, incredible seafood, some of the most beautiful volcanic scenery, its own vineyard... my list of why I love the Azores just goes on and on. Then when we thought it couldn't get any better, we discovered that whilst we were there, the island of Sao Miguel was hosting …

The Douglas Dook, Arran

This year RBJ and I spent New Years with a big group of friends and family in Arran, an island off the west coast of Scotland. We celebrated Hogmanay with a dinner party at our cottage, followed by drinks and dancing at the fabulous Pier Head Tavern in Lamlash. Then on New Years Day, we …

A sunny morning at Tooting Bec Lido, London

On my birthday this year, RBJ and I spent the morning at the lido on Tooting Bec Common. Considering we are less than a 10 minute walk from the lido, I am surprised it took us this long to go but we timed it well and visited on a beautiful sunny weekday in August, with blue …

The not-so-hot waters of Leith Hill, Surrey

Last weekend, inspired by Daniel Start's Wild Swimming, we piled into the car with the newlywed Mr and Mrs KL and headed out of London to the greenery of Surrey in search of some wild waters. Now when I hear the term "wild swimming" I instantly think long grass, clear blue waters and most importantly, …