Author Archives: Holly

Adopting a stray dog in Albania

There are many views on bringing dogs from other countries back into the UK but that’s another conversation. It’s estimated there are up to 40,000 abandoned dogs in the UK alone, due to the impact of Covid. The Dogs Trust sees an increase in our four legged friends needing to be rehomed after events likeContinue reading “Adopting a stray dog in Albania”

How the use of DDT affected the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) in Great Britain

How the use of DDT affected the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) in Great Britain. The main aim in food production is to achieve the highest yield and create the greatest profit.  To do this a control method must be in place to stop pests reducing yield.  

Mould in my campervan conversion!

A subject which many self builders may face, or have faced. Not the most prettiest of things to talk about but necessary. So, the main questions are why does my campervan conversion have mould under my mattress and how do I get rid of it. Read below to find out! First, where has the mouldContinue reading “Mould in my campervan conversion!”

Robens Trace Hammock at the Wilderness Gathering

Just a little note: I pitched this slightly differently than how Robens recommend. See their video here. So in this video I test out the Robens Trace Hammock from the 2022 range, whilst at the Wilderness Gathering, a bushcraft festival in Wiltshire based at the Bush Farm Bison Centre! It is a festival for thoseContinue reading “Robens Trace Hammock at the Wilderness Gathering”

Tent pitch in the Lake District and a walk up Great Gable

I love the Lake District and I haven’t been back to Borrowdale since helping film Best Walks With A View for ITV. The weather was pretty warm and bright so we decided to head up Great Gable. Standing at 899m, it’s not the tallest in the Lakes, however the incline is pretty high as youContinue reading “Tent pitch in the Lake District and a walk up Great Gable”