I didn’t plan it this way, that was the idea. The plan was no plan. However, the longer it goes the more likely it seems that I will live on Madeira for at least three months if not through the Christmas period. Avoiding a rainy, cold winter on the mainland of Europe is the key. …
THE WEEKLY
I’ve been moving around for five years now. There’s a certain style of travel I have come to love, which allows me to explore a new place but also have a base and a little balance. My favorite set-up is when I have an island or region to explore but I can remain in one …
You live your own life and it becomes so normal to you. Sometimes I really consider my situation and it makes me shake my head a little bit. Basically, this week I took an island vacation from the other island of Madeira. I headed to Porto Santo, a prime sun-baking destination. However, for those of …
This blog post isn’t about money or about a vertical kilometer climbed, it’s about a milestone that’s taken me almost five years to reach. It’s hard to celebrate it with anyone because very few can relate or understand what has even been involved. This week, on what began as just another little travel blog, I …
Time flies. It’s almost been a month on Madeira. This is my fourth weekly journal since touching down on the island and it has gone by in a blur. An overwhelmingly enjoyable blur. I found it ironic that it can be difficult to keep up with all of my own adventures and to recall everything …
Obsession is such an aggressive word it can often be abrasive to use. It rubs people the wrong way. But often, it’s an obsession that is the root cause of creating something special. It’s the kind of dedication and commitment that comes from tunnel vision and supreme focus that determines a successful outcome. I often …
Adventures on Madeira are well and truly in full swing. I’m feeling incredibly relaxed here and life feels right. It’s honestly one of the most peaceful places I’ve ever visited. I gave this edition of ‘The Weekly’ the title of Luck favors the brave because it’s one of my favorite sayings and has rung true …
In five years of travel, I’ve honestly never felt more freedom than when I stepped out of the airport on Madeira Island. It was a fresh start for 2020 and although I enjoyed my time in Adelaide, setting off on a new adventure had me feeling reinvigorated and stoked to explore the island. My plan …
It’s been a strange seven days. So strange I’m still struggling to wrap my head around the world we live in as I sat here at Manchester Airport. Yes, you read right… Manchester. It’s not my final destination as part of this 36-hour journey and is only part of the contributions to the oddities of …
This week was a classic Adelaide lockdown week for me. I ticked all the boxes but don’t have any momentous occasions that jump to mind when I sit down to write this weekly wrap up come Sunday. That’s okay though because even when life feels like a highlight reel, it’s still the unglorious parts of …
I’m a big fan of people who deliver on their ideas. In this industry, ‘big ideas’ come and go, too often you hear the grand plan but there’s no execution or end product. Everyone is ‘working on something big’ or about to launch a huge project but then we never see the end product. It’s …
Sometimes it can feel like an uphill battle but this week was just about traveling uphill, there was no battle. In fact, it was an enjoyable cruise up many meters of incline throughout the week on both my bike and my legs. There was no struggle or battle this week, which is a welcome scenario …