Assynt Explore: Wild Camping Around Meall Horn
We had three dog-free days during a spell of some windy but reasonably good weather. The original plan was a circuit via Foinaven. But as this was our first …
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Transit Custom Conversion: DIY Window Installation
This is the first in a series of posts that detail the conversion of our Ford Transit Custom panel van (a hugely exciting upgrade from our beloved Transit …
Comandante C40 Hand Coffee Grinder Review
I wanted to share some thoughts on the extortionately priced Comandante C40 handheld coffee grinder. Was I crazy to spend £200+ on a portable coffee grinder? …
Quinag from Tumore
Quinag’s dramatic western face is one of those hallmark views as you drive west from Lochinver. Its sheer, seemingly unscalable slopes make it look …
Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera Recipe – The Pickle You’ll Want To Put On Everything
Chicago-style hot giardiniera – a mix of crunchy pickled chillies and vegetables packed in oil – is probably my all time favourite condiment. …
Aubergine and Mushroom Cassoulet with Garlic Breadcrumbs [Vegetarian Dehydrated Backpacking meal]
Here’s my recipe for the classic French stew adapted to be (a) vegetarian / vegan and (b) dehydrator-friendly. One of the best parts of road trips through …
Fog Bows, Glories, and Brocken Spectres: Beauty in the Fog
The Scottish Highlands are renowned for their dramatic landscapes and unique atmospheric conditions, which create the perfect environment for observing rare …
Camper Van Barn Door Cabinets
With a tiny camper van like the Ford Transit Connect, it’s all about creative storage solutions that maximise the available space in the van. One of the …
Essential 100% Wholemeal Bread
Every [non-coeliac] hiker should have a good bread recipe in their repertoire. Homemade bread doesn’t contain all the crappy chemicals that store-bought …