Cast off beyond the ordinary with our travel adventures that dive deep into the heart of every destination. From vibrant coastal towns to misty mountain peaks, we explore not just the places—but the culture, history, and soul behind them. For our journeys by boat, see the Log category.
An August Bank Holiday: a snapshot of Britishness. We delve into the forgotten origins of this familiar tradition and why they’re called “Bank” holidays.
Cromer in Black & White – August Bank Holiday at the Seaside Read Post »
This park is made of glass, and is one of the best little nature reserves in the area
Walking In A Park Made of Glass – Barnby Dun Read Post »
Even familiar wild plants can kill you. Hemlock and Dead Man’s Fingers look an awful lot like cow parsley, but both are deadly
Is foraging along England’s canals safe? (Plus recipe for nettle soup) Read Post »
The woodland has streams, ponds, marshland, and meadows. And we have seen rabbits, squirrels, foxes, and deer
The joy of walking in Thorne Community Wood Read Post »
A Dutch engineer named Cornelius Vermuyden received permission from the king to drain the marshland.
Bygone shipbuilding in the village of Thorne Read Post »
One of the last places you’ll find the last freedom is off-grid mooring on the canals and rivers of the UK.
Is off-grid mooring the last freedom? Read Post »
The New Junction Canal is surrounded by beauty, but it’s punctuated by eight hurdles over a five mile stretch. Watch as we cock it all up!
We Cock Up On The New Junction Canal! Read Post »
If you thought strong winds were the preserve of sailors, think again. They play havoc with canal boaters too!
Strong winds cause us problems – Aire and Calder Navigation Read Post »
Our first solo trip, and if you want a taste of canal life on a perfect spring weekend in England, look no further!
A perfect spring weekend in England Read Post »
We had never had the urge to visit somewhere so touristy, but the northern coast of Bali is away from the madness.
Bali: Away From The Madness Read Post »
In this week’s episode, we give you a glimpse into our life at anchor in idyllic Asahan. And we talk about how much money we make from YouTube.
Life In an Idyllic Anchorage: Gili Asahan Read Post »
Mata Jitau was named by the locals after Princess Diana when she went to visit 30 years earlier; it turned out to be hidden within pristine jungle…
Mata Jitu: Princess Diana’s Waterfall Read Post »
We got up close to Komodo dragons on Rinca island. They can grow to 300 pounds and three and a half meters, and have been known to kill humans. But this is good news for the dragons, because interest in their man-eating credentials has made them a compelling ecotourist attraction and kept them from extinction.
Deadly Komodo Dragon: The Largest Lizard on Earth Read Post »
In typical followtheboat fashion, it’s taken us over a month to get from Lombok to the Komodo National Park, a distance of just 400km as the crow flies. But before we take in busy Labuan Bajo on the island of
Komodo National Park | Was It Worth The Wait? Read Post »
Banta Island is a spectacular cliché of deserted white sand beaches, kaleidoscope reef fish, fringing coral and turquoise sea-blue water.
Is there any anchorage more breathtaking than Banta Island? Read Post »
