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A Family Adventure in Nova Scotia

Highlights from our 15 day road trip around two Canadian provinces, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island

Sep 6

A pebbled beach with a boardwalk leading to the calm sea. On the left is a wooded headland.

Sep 6

An Essex Road Trip

A month or so after we returned home from our first holiday abroad, Jim and I were planning our next adventure. We’re off to Essex.

Jul 9

An Essex Road Trip

Jul 9

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Walking 55 miles on the Derwent Valley Heritage Way

The Derwent Valley Heritage Way is a route that follows the course of the River Derwent from Ladybower reservoir through the Peak District.

Jun 17

A wooden sign reads ‘Derwent Valley Heritage Way River Trent 55 miles’. Behind are green foilage and trees.

Jun 17

A first holiday abroad without parents

It’s a July morning in 1995 and I’m at Pond Street bus station in Sheffield getting on a Shearings coach heading to Santa Susanna on the…

May 2

A first holiday abroad without parents

May 2

A three day family trip to Wrocław

Last weekend we — my wife and our two children — spent a long weekend exploring the city of Wrocław in Poland. It’s the best city I’ve…

Apr 20

Bronze Witches Tekla and Martynka dwarfs on Penitents Bridge with the city of Wroclaw in the background.

Apr 20

How do you get the world’s largest hotel chain to offer an acceptable refund?

After spending a night getting just a few hours sleep, more accurately, how do you get a franchise of the world’s largest hotel chain to…

Dec 7, 2023

How do you get the world’s largest hotel chain to offer an acceptable refund?

Dec 7, 2023

A four day family trip to Vienna

I’ve just returned from five days in Vienna with the family. It’s a great place for adults and kids. Have a read of what we got up to.

Oct 29, 2023

A four day family trip to Vienna

Oct 29, 2023

Travelling with two cabin bags for a family of four

I’ve just returned from a five day family trip to Vienna. The four of us — two adults and two kids — packed all the things we needed in…

Oct 28, 2023

Travelling with two cabin bags for a family of four

Oct 28, 2023

Choosing a smartphone for an elderly person

I’ve written this article to share the steps I took to choose and set up a smartphone for my dad. It might be helpful for others doing…

Oct 11, 2023

Choosing a smartphone for an elderly person

Oct 11, 2023

A year of microadventures: July

A solo wander and wild camp on Win Hill.

Aug 3, 2020

Trig point on Win Hill

Aug 3, 2020

Jon Rhodes

Jon Rhodes

Quite family man. Travelling, walking, camping, wild swimming or just sitting with a coffee in the garden make me happy.

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