My dad was the original techie in our family. Long before smartphones and wireless everything, he worked for British Telecom and had a genuine love for the magic of connection — both technical and human. He passed away in 1993, and I often find myself wondering what he’d make of the world today.

Have you planned your holiday reads yet? Remember the days when you’d stuff a pile of novels into your suitcase, only to bring them back sun-warped, sand-filled, and soaked in suncream?

Turns out, I’m more than just a tech-loving, Squarespace-building, dog-walking, cheese-scone-devouring human. So here’s a little peek behind the curtain - 30 random, ridiculous, and revealing things you probably didn’t know about me.

Two months ago I returned from an insane, awesome, inspiring, life-changing solo adventure wild camping and paddle boarding on the breathtaking Norwegian Fjords.