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A home for my side‑quests: geocaching, camper van fettling, tech tinkering, 3D printing, bread that mostly works, whisky that usually does, and whatever else I’m currently obsessed with in a small, rainy corner of North Wales.

Latest posts – My latest thoughts and ideas in date order, head over to any section for a more detailed view

  • The Psychology of Geocaching or Why Hunting Tupperware Feels So Good
    Geocaching looks simple from the outside: follow the arrow to the coordinates, find a container, sign the log. Yet behind this seemingly small adventure sits a surprisingly rich stack of psychological drivers that keep people heading out in all weathers, clambering over stiles, and poking around under suspicious rocks. At its core, geocaching taps into … Read more
  • The Quiet Joy of Slow Adventures: Why Geocaching Is the Perfect Mindful Escape
    In a world where everything pings, buzzes, and demands your attention immediately, geocaching is gloriously slow. No endless doomscrolling, no endless notifications, just you, a set of coordinates, and the vague hope you’re not about to fall in a ditch. It’s part treasure hunt, part gentle wander, and part excuse to mooch about somewhere interesting … Read more
  • The season approaches
    Fly fishing season is just around the corner, even if the weather hasn’t quite got the memo yet. The rivers and lakes still look more like chocolate milk than gin clear, the wind can’t decide which way is “up” and the rain seems endless this year. But the evenings are stretching out, the water temps … Read more
  • Geocaching – 5 things you need to know
    1 – Go equipped Having just the right equipment makes for a great Geocaching experience. Spare batteries or a power bank are essential for a day’s intensive caching. Using a GPS puts a strain on mobile phones’ batteries, and there’s nothing more infuriating than coming to the end of the day or on a long … Read more
  • Hide in Plain Sight – The Art of Looking Ordinary
    We all know the feeling: the cache is close, but it feels like everyone is watching you. Maybe they aren’t—but the moment you start to feel suspicious, your movements become exactly that. This is a quick guide to staying stealthy while caching. Stealth in geocaching is less about hiding and more about looking ordinary. The … Read more