https://www.baldhiker.com Travel, Walks, Retreats & Experiences Sun, 04 Feb 2024 15:32:40 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.baldhiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cropped-FAV-512X512-3-32x32.png https://www.baldhiker.com 32 32 https://www.baldhiker.com/a-stay-at-the-bildeston-crown-suffolk/ https://www.baldhiker.com/a-stay-at-the-bildeston-crown-suffolk/#respond Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:18:08 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=60179 I recently had the honour of a stay at The Bildeston Crown, a hidden gem in the heart of Suffolk. This luxurious boutique hotel, restaurant and bar seamlessly blends old-world charm with contemporary elegance, creating...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/a-stay-at-the-bildeston-crown-suffolk/feed/ 0 https://www.baldhiker.com/a-stay-at-riverside-cabins-shropshire/ https://www.baldhiker.com/a-stay-at-riverside-cabins-shropshire/#respond Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:09:12 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=60181 Whatever the time of the year, it’s always the right time for adventures, I reckon. Just get up and go, if you can afford it. That’s my mantra. Even more so when days are short,...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/a-stay-at-riverside-cabins-shropshire/feed/ 0 https://www.baldhiker.com/living-with-a-german-wirehaired-pointer/ https://www.baldhiker.com/living-with-a-german-wirehaired-pointer/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:17:24 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=60148 The beloved rescue within my family is a German Wirehaired Pointer, Pete. What a bundle of crazy fun he is. Of course every individual dog is unique to each other but pointers certainly come with...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/living-with-a-german-wirehaired-pointer/feed/ 1 https://www.baldhiker.com/bench-and-snow-lake-trail-on-mount-rainer-washington/ https://www.baldhiker.com/bench-and-snow-lake-trail-on-mount-rainer-washington/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:03:32 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=60078 When a day on Mt. Rainier is filled with clouds or fog, I like to switch to one of the lower elevation hikes. The major hikes at Paradise start at 5,000 feet, so when choosing...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/bench-and-snow-lake-trail-on-mount-rainer-washington/feed/ 0 https://www.baldhiker.com/whalesborough-luxury-resort-spa-cornwall/ https://www.baldhiker.com/whalesborough-luxury-resort-spa-cornwall/#respond Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:30:40 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=59901 If you, along with your nearest and dearest, are in the mood for a multigenerational mashup, a family holiday with all for one and one for all, be warned. Takes some serious planning, along with...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/whalesborough-luxury-resort-spa-cornwall/feed/ 0 https://www.baldhiker.com/roasted-butternut-squash-recipe/ https://www.baldhiker.com/roasted-butternut-squash-recipe/#respond Sun, 17 Dec 2023 16:41:56 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=59975 This delectable dish features roasted butternut squash with a rich and creamy caramelized glaze, elevating it to a whole new level of flavor. The squash melts in your mouth, perfectly balanced with a hint of...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/roasted-butternut-squash-recipe/feed/ 0 https://www.baldhiker.com/mauldons-beers-from-the-oldest-brewery-in-suffolk/ https://www.baldhiker.com/mauldons-beers-from-the-oldest-brewery-in-suffolk/#respond Sat, 16 Dec 2023 16:27:54 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=59754 I have recently been enjoying a selection of beers and ales from Mauldons Brewery based in Suffolk. In fact it is Suffolk’s oldest brewery. With a rich history dating back to 1795, Mauldons has perfected...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/mauldons-beers-from-the-oldest-brewery-in-suffolk/feed/ 0 https://www.baldhiker.com/milford-track-a-new-zealand-hike-through-paradise/ https://www.baldhiker.com/milford-track-a-new-zealand-hike-through-paradise/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:11:44 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=59903 I had landed in New Zealand and the Milford Track was calling me. 53.5 kilometres (33.2 miles) of the most splendid glacial carved valleys, forests, alpine passes and waterfalls you can ever imagine seeing. I...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/milford-track-a-new-zealand-hike-through-paradise/feed/ 0 https://www.baldhiker.com/creamy-vanilla-french-toast-casserole-recipe/ https://www.baldhiker.com/creamy-vanilla-french-toast-casserole-recipe/#respond Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:36:29 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=59861 Indulge in a decadent breakfast delight that combines fluffy bread, rich cream cheese, and a hint of cinnamon-vanilla goodness. This creamy French toast casserole is perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or special occasions, guaranteeing...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/creamy-vanilla-french-toast-casserole-recipe/feed/ 0 https://www.baldhiker.com/easy-chocolate-martini-cocktail-recipe/ https://www.baldhiker.com/easy-chocolate-martini-cocktail-recipe/#respond Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:00:57 +0000 https://www.baldhiker.com/?p=59848 Indulge in the sweet sophistication of a chocolate martini and awaken your inner chocolatier. This delicious cocktail brings together the richness of chocolate and the smoothness of a martini for a truly decadent experience. Whether...]]> https://www.baldhiker.com/easy-chocolate-martini-cocktail-recipe/feed/ 0