It was a windy and overcast start to the day, but at least it was dry. We were soon packed up and back on the open road, following the cycle route along the field edges and coast line.  We were aiming for the little Port of Marstal. Unsure of how long it would take to… Read more

Well the new ‘Force 10’ ultra-light tent gave us a very comfy nights sleep for our first night under canvas in Denmark. We were up quite early with the sun and there was a heavy dew soaking the ground. After sharing breakfast with an Australian couple who were also travelling the country by bike, we… Read more

Since leaving the van, we’ve journeyed east across Europe to Copenhagen via shuttle bus, aeroplane and a good portion of walking… A delayed flight meant that it was a late arrival to the house that we had rented a bedroom in. We still got a warm welcome from the owner, but declined the offer of… Read more

It’s expedition time again! Destination Denmark. The final bits of planning are done and we’ve trimmed our kit down to the lightest we can! Clothes, camping gear, cooking kit and everything we’ll need to survive over the next few weeks have been packed up and weighed in at about 8kg each.  The big question that… Read more

It’s been a productive and relaxing few days at The Cottage. It’s been the perfect place to hang out and we’ve had plenty of things to be getting on with without really having to wander too far from the garden. Sunday morning was particularly pleasant and after a garden breakfast, we took a classic Sunday stroll around… Read more

Although we’ve lived in North Wales now for over ten years, we’ve never actually spent a summer here, or even just a few weeks. But for the first time, we have popped back between trips to sort kit, wash clothes, rest up and get organised. Luckily, The Cottage is the perfect place for a relaxing… Read more