Author: Jane
Health warning: I suffer from a severe case of wanderlust. In 2018 I finished a 3,500-mile hike through British history. When I'm not hiking/travelling, I'm thinking about doing just that. Let's see where I head next... (Jane Batchelor)
On the Road to Nowhere in Laos
“You’re 180 kilometres away…!” proclaimed the Lao songthaew driver after a flurry of conversations with the locals. A small crowd had gathered as I stepped out of the vehicle onto […]
Just How Do Brits Go Hiking in Britain?
Soggy butties, Thermos flasks and torrential downpours are part of the British hiker’s genetic makeup. To see just how Brits function on the trail, take a look at these top […]
Scaling New Heights on Volcano Villarrica, Pucon
The evacuation sirens blazed around Pucon’s centre, a shuddering pitch that shook me to the core. Instinctively I spun around to face Volcano Villarrica, its white conical sides dominating the […]
Samoan Feasts & Faux Pas
4-minute read I stomached the last mouthful of the local Samoan delicacy with a sigh of relief. Finally it was over. “More for you,” I heard as another bowlful was […]