City Guide
Jonathan Barrett
Sarajevo City Guide

There aren’t that many places in the world that have experienced conflict within my life time that are now deemed relatively safe to travel to, on the scale of which Sarajevo experienced. The scars of which can still be seen today.

Sarajevo City Guide
Life
Jonathan Barrett
Glastonbury - The Unofficial Ultimate Comfort ...

A few years ago, I wrote Glastonbury: The Unofficial Survival Guide. This was something I shared with a couple of friends who were going to be coming with me for their first ever Glastonbury who asked for some information on what it was like and some tips on how to get by. It must have done its job as they both survived

Glastonbury - The Unofficial Ultimate Comfort Guide
Life, Review
Jonathan Barrett
The Yoga Experiment

An ex-colleague, and member of my beach swim club alerted me to the fact that the yoga studio that she attends around the corner from me was doing a day of free trial sessions. I had done yoga before and thought it was alright but preferred Pilates. Partly because it felt like a workout while resolving my flexibility issues, partly because a friend is an instructor and therefore have to prefer it and partly because previous yoga instructors I had been in contact with fit the stereotype of hemp wearing vegans who could feel the universe flowing through a haemorrhoid if the planets were in alignment. I thought I would give it a go anyway. A free class is a free class after all.

The Yoga Experiment
Life
Jonathan Barrett
Experiencing the Hype-othermia

Like half of the population, I dipped a metaphorical and literal toe into the world of cold water swimming during lockdown. The reasoning for this was partly because a couple of friends and people I follow on the gram participate, partly because the health benefits are well documented, it was free and partly out of boredom and needed a new activity to involve myself in.

Experiencing the Hype-othermia
Life
Jonathan Barrett
The Lockdown Lessons - A year of National ...

Today marks a year since the government announced its first national Lockdown. In some ways it feels like the longest year ever experienced by anyone ever, in other ways it really does not feel like it’s been that long at all. It is funny thinking back to that time when no one will have predicted that we would still be here a year later.

The Lockdown Lessons - A year of National Lockdown

Review

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The Yoga Experiment

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The Yoga Experiment

An ex-colleague, and member of my beach swim club alerted me to the fact that the yoga studio that she attends around the corner from me was doing a day of free trial sessions. I had done yoga before and thought it was alright but preferred Pilates. Partly because it felt like a workout while resolving my flexibility issues, partly because a friend is an instructor and therefore have to prefer it and partly because previous yoga instructors I had been in contact with fit the stereotype of hemp wearing vegans who could feel the universe flowing through a haemorrhoid if the planets were in alignment. I thought I would give it a go anyway. A free class is a free class after all.

Paul Archer & Johno Ellison - It’s on the Meter Book Review

Paul Archer & Johno Ellison - It’s on the Meter Book Review

It’s a plan we’ve probably all had while drinking with some mates in a pub. To drive around the world, have an adventure and maybe even set a few world records at the same time. Paul, Johno and Leigh managed to turn this normal display of optimistic bar bravado into a reality.

Chris Hadfield - An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth. A sort of book review.

Chris Hadfield - An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth. A sort of book review.

Most of us have seen either Star Wars, Star Trek, Lost in Space, Interstellar, Gravity or at least Armageddon. But is going to space and becoming an astronaut really like it is in the movies?

As it turns out not really. There is so much more to it than being spun round in a centrifuge for a bit, being able to hold a screw driver upside down and then being strapped to a giant firework and jettisoned beyond the atmosphere.

Miss Adventures. A Tale of Ignoring Life Advice While Backpacking Around South America. By Amy Baker

Miss Adventures. A Tale of Ignoring Life Advice While Backpacking Around South America. By Amy Baker

The beautiful word play in the title describes this book perfectly. If you want the detailed ins and outs of the countries of South America, get a guide book. But if you want a fun read about a solo female traveller’s exploits in foreign countries on a journey of self-discovery and improvement, you have come to the right place.

Fjallraven Splitpack Review

Fjallraven Splitpack Review

Having won Wanderlust Magazine’s 2018 Gear of the Year Luggage category, the Splitpack must be doing something right.

The Fjallraven Splitpack is available in two sizes and a selection of colours to suit most tastes. Getting some of the colours in the UK can be quite tricky and depending on your preferences may cost you a little bit more if you want it to match your shoes. The regular Splitpack measures 28x48x28cm making it easily within the carry-on limits of most airlines. The large measures 33x58x33 which puts it just over most allowances.

 
My daily dose of escapism. #Beach #SelfCare
I would like to go back please. #Ski #SkiTrip #ValThorens #BlueBirdDay #NotInIsolation
Five years ago I was on one of my favourite trips and it is cruel for Facebook to keep reminding me. It could be worse though. It could be during a time of unusually good weather and are not allowed to travel, go anywhere or even step outside. #Trav
Had an impromptu night out with work and met this guy, Mark 'Billy' Billinghan and the mole! The language might not be appropriate for sensitive ears but it's worth a watch! #WorkNightOut #TheMole #AlwaysALittleFurther #SAS #SASWhoDaresWins #MarkBil
Christmas has come early! Or really late. All kitted out and now feeling like a proper member of the team and ready for action. But hopefully there is very little action. @dorset_search_and_rescue #DorSAR #DorsetSearchAndRescue #SearchAndRescue #Low
Let's go back? @beefstu5 @lauren_fois @robinh156 @pittapete @crombieapocalypse @limanlemon @sophiefois @jenparr89 @chloexhanson @jamesv00 #Skiing #WinterHoliday #Team19 #DreamTeam #SquadGoals #France #ValThorens #TheAlps #IMissTheMountains
What a week. #Skiing #Meribel #Méribel #3Valleys #ValThorens #France #SkiTrip #WinterHoliday #BlueBirdDay
It's been so long since the last time I went skiing on a proper mountain I forgot how much I love it. #Skiing #SkiHoliday #ValThorens #3Valleys #MelonOptics #Mountains