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A Panda, Two Figs and Three Carabinieri: How a Day in San Severina Took a Wrong Turn

“Did you hear that,” I asked Betta who looked at me like I might be losing it. We had been sitting at the side of the road for quite a while at that point, sun blazing, temperatures rising, no drop of water left in our bottles, and cicada providing the soundtrack to our self-inflicted […]

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The other day on Snowdon… a misty start once pas The other day on Snowdon… a misty start once past the Rhyd Ddu welcome committee 🐑🐑, a clear summit above the clouds, epic views that can make you feel like ‘you are a bit closer to heaven’ indeed, and to top things off, I even got to witness my very first ‘Brocken spectre' 🌈👻, an eerie optical illusion that appears when the sun shines from behind the hiker looking down the peak casting a magnified shadow, typically surrounded by rainbow-like bands, onto a bank of cloud or mist.

I did not get to face my very own shadow but those rainbow-like bands were rather mesmerising and undoubtedly made up for the atmospheric start to the day — I guess you never know what you might come across unless you do go out/up there?!

Speaking of spectral surprises, have you ever wondered why it’s called a ‘Brocken’ spectre? If so, you might like my latest post taking you to the very place it was named after! ⛰️☀️😶‍🌫️🌈
>> Website link in bio 👆...
>> Post: Bewitching Tales and Brocken Spectres: A Winter Walk through the Harz Mountains, Germany
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Fun fact I thought I'd share from one of my recent Fun fact I thought I'd share from one of my recent literary heroes whom I mentioned in my latest posts… in case you still need something to ponder about over the holidays 📚🤓🥾
>> Website link in bio 👆
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Happy Winter Solstice, my lovelies!! Today might b Happy Winter Solstice, my lovelies!! Today might be the official start of winter, but it also means we made it through the shortest day of the year, wahey!!!

Cheers to that, as well as the lovely hikers that got to join us last year on a South Downs wander to take in such glorious views. Longer days mean longer hikes, so I hope to see you out there soon… walking off those festive treats, I know I will! 🎄🎁 ⛄🥾🌅
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Wondering where I've been wandering all this time? Wondering where I've been wandering all this time? Check out my latest post on my website in case you missed it 🥾🎒🙋‍♀️

>> Latest Shenanigans: No Longer in a Pickle on the Pike o’Stickle: A Lake District (Re)discovery
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Another weekend, another hike, and this one rather Another weekend, another hike, and this one rather surprised me, in all the right ways, …well, besides the recent landslide that required us to reroute for a bit. 🗺 But besides that little improv adventure, I’d say Rye to Hastings might be my new favourite coastal hike yet, not only because of the ice cream van that was perfectly placed at the finish line🍦, but also due to the variety of vegetation we came across, as well as various picture-worthy treats such as Camber Castle, now inhabited by local sheep apparently 🏰🐑 , some rather unique driveway decoration that made us look twice as it’s weirdly ingenious 🎠, and some quirky corners in Hastings itself teaching us that octopuses might not only be great at opening jars but possibly even have a knack for chess 🐙♟— every day’s a school day they say?! But jokes aside, Rye to Hastings is a truly gorgeous walk I highly recommend, especially for the summer as it offers lots of opportunities to take shelter from the sun once you hit Ecclesbourne Glen, which is a sight in itself making you think you’re in the middle of the jungle rather than on a coastal stretch. And of course, for the brave ones, there’s always the option for a refreshing dip in the end. 💦 If you haven’t been yet, give it a go, and if you do, let me know how it went?! Happy hiking! 🥾🎒🙋‍♀️
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Still in need of some walk inspiration for the lon Still in need of some walk inspiration for the long weekend? Well, if you happen to find yourself in the Sussex Weald, I’d pay this little (or rather gigantic) gem a visit. Made up of roughly 11 million bricks (but who is counting) which travelled all the way from the Netherlands between 1839-1841, the Ouse Valley Viaduct is most likely one of the most elegant viaducts of Britain. In addition to its well-travelled brickwork, this breathtaking masterpiece of Victorian engineering features Caen stone from Normandy in France which was used for its more delicate parts such as balustraded parapets and Italianate pavilions, making it the cheapest and safest ‘Eurail’ experience you can have these days 🚂🌍🇬🇧🇳🇱🇫🇷😉 — happy exploring!📍🗺 🥾#lovewhereyoulive #weekendadventures 
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SHINRIN-YOKU... is one of my favourite new words a SHINRIN-YOKU... is one of my favourite new words a fellow hiker recently taught me, which finally makes my tree obsession an official and healthy pastime. Coined by the Japanese government in the 1980s — cause most cool things go back to the 80s 😉— ‘shinrin-yoku’ refers to the stress-relieving activity of taking in the atmosphere of a forest through all of your senses, revelling in nature’s sensations, or to use its literal translation, set out for some ‘forest bathing’🌲🛀🌳!?! #FridayFact #NatureTherapy

>>> And they say you can’t have a bath when camping?! We had plenty of those whilst frolicking around the North Downs, a seemingly never-ending story providing more reading material for the long weekend ahead if you haven’t checked out my website in a while — enjoy! The latest post as well as the weekend!!! Happy Fri-yay, folks! 🙌🍻🥾📚
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Another weekend, another hike — this time, it al Another weekend, another hike — this time, it allowed me to visit my coastal family, whom I’ve been missing dearly, as well as a tall man that somebody thought I might like. And for good reason. He’s quite an impressive creature indeed, even if pictures do not do him justice, in contrast to the scenery he’s surrounded by. Whilst it was a rather stormy encounter, almost sweeping me off my feet, I do recommend giving the Long Man of Wilmington a go next time you find yourself in East Sussex with nothing to do and winds preferably below 45mph!?! 🌬🌊🥾 #weekendadventures #coastalwalks
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When it rains it pours they say 🙄... I guess th When it rains it pours they say 🙄... I guess those weather metaphors do exist for a reason, and I got to experience the full array within minutes yesterday. It’s been a few rainy days indeed, but I guess you can’t have the ups without the downs🎢... or, to stay topical and channel that inner Dolly once more: “If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” #wednesdaywisdom #pandemiclife 💦☔️🌈☀️
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Nature often makes me smile, and sometimes, it eve Nature often makes me smile, and sometimes, it even smiles back... #surreywalks #sundayfunday
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1, 2, 3, ...camp! Last week about this time I was 1, 2, 3, ...camp! Last week about this time I was on my way to Small Dole for a wilderness first aid course turning into my very first outdoor adventure of the year, and may I say, it was intense... err, in tents I mean! ☺️🏕 Like every good British adventure, it started with rain but quickly turned around even offering some lovely views when we treated ourselves to a fishy dinner in Shoreham-by-Sea, before watching Elon Musk’s satellites cruising by in the clear night sky, quite a spectacle I have to say, and yes, we did wave hello 👋... in case big E was watching. A successful day followed by an even better morning when the sun greeted us in all her glory after a rather stormy night — I forgot how much I missed unzipping my tent in the morning to find out what weather Mother Nature has in store for us. Sunshine was the flavour of the day turning us into very happy campers! Let’s see what this weekend will bring our way — see you out there, guys! 🥾☀️🌤🌦🌧⛈🌈 #weekendadventures
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A windy hike around the Devil’s Punch Bowl featu A windy hike around the Devil’s Punch Bowl featuring some bluebells, hairy coos and a petrified elephant?! 🐘🌳 Nature does let your fantasy go wild sometimes, just like the legends that explain the Bowl’s existence — why believe in natural erosion if a tiff between Thor and the Devil offers a much better tale!? Hope you all had a lovely bank holiday weekend, till the next one! 🥾💋 #Haslemere #hikingadventures
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Gotta love a little countryside stroll on a Sunday Gotta love a little countryside stroll on a Sunday, especially if it makes you realise that some creatures must be more desperate for a haircut than you are?! 🐑😅 #sundayfunday #surreywalks #bluebellseason 
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“In every walk with nature one receives far more “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks," John Muir once said . . . and so we did when wild camping our way through Kent. 🏕️ Curious what we came across? Check out my latest content now that I'm finally back on track 🥾 >>> https://thesolotravelless.co.uk/north-downs-way-otford-to-cuxton/ #wednesdaywisdom #hikingadventures #northdownsway
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“Everything is blooming most recklessly; if it w “Everything is blooming most recklessly; if it were voices instead of colors, there would be an unbelievable shrieking into the heart of the night.“ — Rainer Maria Rilke #springatnight 
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“Comparison is the thief of joy.” — Theodore “Comparison is the thief of joy.” — Theodore Roosevelt >>> One of my favourites and a good daily reminder to hike Your hike & live Your life! #wednesdaywisdom #notofomo #lockdownwalks 
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“It was one of those March days when the sun shi “It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light and winter in the shade.” — Charles Dickens #greatexpectations #springisintheair
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Today’s pain is tomorrow’s strength — every Today’s pain is tomorrow’s strength — every hurdle serves its purpose even if not clear at first! Hang in there guys and keep walking. So did I, along the Millennium Trail this time around, apparently leading to some birthday epiphanies... >>> new content available if you like, just follow the link in my bio 🙋‍♀️ #wednesdaywisdom #lockdownlife #millenniumtrail 
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1 female traveller venturing through the world on her own merits; 2 someone looking for a travel fix in a travel-less world; 3 someone excited about this solotravel-less endeavour hoping to inspire and get inspired by fellow travellers joining in on her adventures by reminiscing about the past, embracing the present, and being hopeful about the future.

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