May 11, 2026  

What’s going on?

What a week! Political changes here in the UK, ongoing war scenarios, potential jet fuel shortages mentioned in the media, and then there’s the matter of technology problems at airports around Europe…

I may have a new passport, but it may only be used as ID over here for the rest of this year until those pesky technology problems are sorted out soon (or if we decide to head to Greece or the Greek Islands).

We will however be saving some cash by staying in or around the UK as we won’t be needing € or travel insurance (apart from on one potential visit on not so foreign shores where repatriation cover is required…).

Which gives uplenty of time to sort out plans for 2027!

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About Keith Rickaby

I’m a writer and photographer who has worked in the tailoring trade and the outdoor/travel clothing, equipment and footwear game. Past lives include working as an outdoor instructor, managing three bands and doing PR work through an agency or my own contacts. Was a student in the mid-90s and whilst I'm originally from the North East, I'm now based in Yorkshire & back out there working for a travel and outdoor activity based retailer.

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