A sensory deprivation tank, or a flotation tank or even REST (restricted environment stimulant therapy) as they call it in this century, was something that had been on my to-do list for a while but going into the New Year, I decided to get it over with. It’s supposed to be pretty much a cure … More I tried a sensory deprivation tank
Well, ultimately, it’s because I’m a revolting hipster at heart. Why do I like 35mm film and how do I use it? Because I do like it – I don’t use it as much as I should but it makes my little heart happy and I always seem have half a dozen rolls scattered around … More Why I like and how I use 35mm film
One thing that’s on everyone’s bucket list for a trip to Iceland or Lapland is seeing the Northern Lights. The magic of the dance of the heavens, the supernatural displayed in front of our eyes… who wouldn’t want to see that? Let me break that bubble for you. The Northern Lights are extremely capricious; they … More I went looking for the Northern Lights for the eleventh time
“The Cave” is a ludicrous way to start this but it’s the way the landowners are marketing their lava caving trip into Víðgelmir, Iceland’s biggest lava cave – or at least, the biggest one discovered that it’s possible to go inside. I have a hypothesis that a lot of things in Iceland are very self-explanatory … More Visiting The Cave, Iceland’s biggest lava cave
Since I’m on the subject of pools, I’m going to carry on and introduce you to the revamped geothermal pool at Húsafell in the west of Iceland. Not that I ever went there pre-revamp so I can’t compare it to what it used to look like but it’s been on my to-do list for years … More Visiting Lindin Húsafell
On Monday, I talked about the best swimming pools in Reykjavik and today I’m going to go over how you actually use a local swimming pool in Iceland. When you arrive, they’ll ask “have you been here before?” and even if you say you have, they’ll still ask “So you know all the rules?”. If … More How to use a swimming pool in Iceland
Why not follow a best pools post with a completely different best pools post? Today I’m in Iceland and I want to talk about the best swimming pools in Reykjavik. I’m not talking about the likes of the Blue Lagoon and the Sky Lagoon, fine as they are. I’m talking about public pools, the kind … More Which is the best public swimming pool in Reykjavik?
Welcome to 2025 and let’s leap straight in with one of my favourite subjects: hot water! Budapest abounds in hot water and I’ve talked about some of the thermal baths but I think it’s time to compare and contrast and decide which is best. I had some of these recommended by a colleague who was … More Which is the best bath in Budapest?
Ah, we’ve come to the time of year when I take a look at my year in travel and in blogging and think about what I’m doing next year. As usual – or at least as often – I’m going to start with travel by numbers. 58 nights away from home 22 different beds 10 … More 2024 in review and plans for 2025
Let’s go back to 2014 and do a “what I got for Christmas haul”! I’m not sure I’ve ever done this but I wanted to do something festive and I don’t think I have enough material from the Reykjavik Christmas market. So let’s take a look at what sort-of travel- and outdoor-related things popped up … More What I got for Christmas
I Am A Polar Bear 