Travelling the Norwegian Coastal Route during the summer season is a dream for many adventurers and nature enthusiasts

Travelling along the Norwegian Coastal Route during the winter season presents a truly unforgettable experience

We need to improve the quality of our photography whilst on holiday. Visiting the Apple Store in Milton Keynes for a photography workshop on how to take better photos with an iPhone was a much needed experience. We are in our mid-50s, and we were heading back to school, albeit for 60mins. Robust feedback from our children suggested that our photography skills weren't great - they in fact were shocking. This was based on the many thousands of poor photographs which appear not

Looking for an easy cycling break from the UK? Here's how we organised a few days of cycling in the Netherlands, travelling by ferry with our bikes on the back of the car, staying in a hotel and exploring the Dutch countryside at our own pace. Here goes - its a long read.... The Netherlands has a great reputation for being one of the best countries in the world for cycling, and once again we had the pleasure of riding there. Last year we did a self-supported cycling adventure

Oxford has always held an interest for me. Cambridge too, as it happens. Perhaps it's the historic university buildings, the picturesque riverside walks, the quirky shops and the traditional pubs. We'd already visited Cambridge earlier in October, so it seemed only fair to give Oxford a go. The day itself was good. An easy drive, decent weather (if a little cold, no surprise as it is nearly November) and a few things we wanted to tick off the list. Why Oxford? There were thre

Our Japan adventure began in Sapporo, on the northern island of Hokkaido, where we arrived in the middle of January to find a city blanketed in snow. Over three days, we explored the city, sampled plenty of Japanese food, discovered just how much of the city lies underground, and wrestled with the weather. Sapporo made a great start to our trip, and experiencing Japan in the depths of winter was something quite different from the other stops on our trip. Arriving in Sapporo W

A couple of years ago I was hunting around for a raincoat. I wanted something better than a Peter Storm, but didn’t want to pay the £250 to £300 for the best coats around. I’d long admired the apparel that I’d seen others wear on our Norwegian Coastal Voyages, Iceland and in Longyearbyen. I wanted the same as them; Material specifications that demonstrated that the raincoat was good An authentic outdoor colour - dark colour and bright zips with colour co-ordinated strings - j

I've visited Tromso regularly over the last 10 years. When my wife and I first sailed the Norwegian Coastal Route in 2024, we loved the brief time we had there. On day 5 of the Norwegian Coastal Route, at around 14:15 in the afternoon, you arrive into the small compact city of Tromso, known as the "Gateway to the Arctic". The ship docks at the modern port building - quite literally in the city centre. You've got 4 hours to explore - so make sure you have got a plan as 4 hours

The Maldives is famous for its stunning overwater bungalows, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant coral reefs. And I like many other travellers wondered whether we should make time to explore the capital city, Male?

Either this aircraft is 40% fuel and 60% catering storage, or United Airlines has cracked physics

Meet Noddy Car - which I picked up from Budget last week at Belfast International Airport. I called it Noddy car - as it reminded me of this. It’s not exactly the sort of car that I’d want to own. If I got given it, I’d probably give it back, or sell it and buy something else. The colour could be better, the ‘va va voom’ is questionable, it has zero curb appeal. It’s basic - with its 4 doors, 4 wheels, 4 seats, a steering wheel and brakes. There’s no Sat Nav, reversing camera

It should have been an easy win for date day as it’s a reasonably comfortable drive from Northampton. But, in reality, the day turned out to be a bit of a mixed bag.

Pre-Covid, I was a weekend lycra warrior. I’d suit up, have a big breakfast, stuff my pockets with food, bidons with fluids and be regularly out on my bike before 09:00 for a 3 or 4 hour cycle most weekends. Post-Covid, working from home through to retirement I moved to more regular weekday cycles. When the weather is behaving I’ll be out on my bike for a short cycle most days. I settled on a familiar cycle route that I’ve now got very used to - here are the stats; Distance

This review of the LEGO Bike set 11380 walks through my build experience, similarity to the Trek 520, the various working features, and whether the set is for cyclists and LEGO fans.

My Thule 100502 Hard Bike Travel Case, also known as the Thule RoundTrip Road Bike Travel Case is now my preferred option for flying with any of my bikes. This review dives deep into its specifications, features, and highlights why it stands out in the realm of bike travel cases.

I recently bought a new cycling helmet from Amazon - here's my quick review. Let's start with my affliction - a huge head. It's as big as the moon. This is me... Here's the helmet. You can find it on Amazon here - https://amzn.to/4oqGgoy And here is how I look in it. It fits nicely and has a little more space if I need it. Straps are comfortable, and the netting at the front helps keep the flies off my head. That's about it. I did buy this attachment for the back - it's a red

We found ourselves in a small village off the main road in rural France - it was coming up to 13:00, and we were in danger of missing ‘menu du midi’. We knew it would be good, given the number of vans parked up outside. We were well fed for 16 Euro - with as much water, red wine, cider and lemonade as you wanted. I love France. That lunch in rural France perfectly framed something that I'd been thinking about for a while. After years of cycle touring of different types, I was

I visited Scrabo Tower last week and wanted to know a little more about its history.

The Gobbins Cliff Path isn't just your bog standard coastal walk. It's an energetic two hours spent navigating an interesting cliff path consisting of bridges and tunnels carved into the cliff rock, and just a few metres above the ever changing sea below. Is it Worth Visiting? If you're in Belfast, and have access to a car, this is one of Northern Ireland's cool half-day trips. It's a simple 30min drive north out of Belfast, to reach the Gobbins Visitors Centre, which has eas

Autumn is a captivating season, and exploring Norway's coastal route during this time can be nothing short of magical.