Finland was the world's happiest country in 2020 according to the World Happiness Report. Also the other countries I've lived in are pretty happy.
Living in happy countries – The world Happiness Report
Category: Homebound
Exploring footpaths and bridleways – Historic paths to be mapped by 2026
Footpaths and bridleways make walking and running fun – you don't have to follow the roads. But all paths in England are not yet officially recorded.
Starling murmuration – Video of real life magic
I witnessed an amazing starling murmuration the other day. You can see yourself – I filmed some of it!
Foreigner and non-native speaker. Can I be a journalist in the UK?
I wrote an article for Journo Resources about journalism job search in the UK as a non-native speaker. The topic is close to my heart so I am exploring it a bit more here.
Travelling during pandemic – 20 days of isolation
I flew from England to Finland in December and back in January. The flights themselves felt like business as usual but the travel restrictions are changing constantly.
Little van – Much better than a fancy caravan
We spend our first night in our new-old van last week. Sleeping by the road is not as nice as putting a tent up in the woods but the occasional night in the van can be great.
100 lakes in one summer – Dipping-challenge?
Challenge is to swim in 100 different lakes and ponds in summer 2020. Not a problem in Finland.
Fear of the dark? – Little Langdale quarries
Because of our poor senses in the dark, it is quite natural to be more alert in the dark. But some people are more anxious when the lights go out.
Unemployed and unwelcome?
Now that the feelings of boredom and frustration of not being able to do anything productive are familiar to most of us in COVID-closure countries, I’m going to share my experience of pre-pandemic unemployment.
Enjoying the outdoors – Before it was forbidden
Bouldering at Simonside, England, before lockdown forced us all indoors.
