Wicklow Mountains National Park is one of our favourite weekend break destinations from Dublin, at only an hour and a half drive away. Renowned for the Wicklow Mountains, the Irish Sea and the beloved Wicklow Way, its no wonder this region is called the Garden of Ireland. So, without further ado, here is a complete route for a Wicklow road trip, which is best completed in a motorhome.

Heres a lovely little beginner-friendly nature mindfulness exercise thats ideal to do on a sunny day. Youll need to allow about 10 minutes, or longer if possible, but this can easily be fitted into a lunch break or after work. This is the perfect mindfulness exercise to do whilst camping, but you can head to any green space like a park or garden and a warm sunny day is best. Find a spot that calls to you, lie on your back and get comfy. TIP: If youre worried about drifting off or only have a limited amount of time, set an alarm on your phone before you begin.1. Bring awareness to your breath Start with 3 deep breaths and long exhales, before returning to a natural breathing pattern. Begin by paying attention to the thoughts that drift into your head or whatever it is that your inner voice is saying. 2. Notice your thoughtsIf youre in a public place, do you feel at all self-conscious? Perhaps you feel a sense of calm or happiness? You might even feel a little silly or self-indulgent. It could be that you feel right at home and immediately settle in. All thoughts are valid, though some will be gentler and more positive than others.If you feel any negative judgements surface, observe and allow them to float off. They have no place in this moment. 3. Settle and relax your bodyMove your arms and legs, relax your shoulders and really feel into the ground and settle in. Release any tension you can feel in your muscles.Remember doing this as a young child, with no cares in the world? No worries about what others might think. With no guilt about what else you could be doing with your time. With no anxiety about any tasks awaiting you in the future; Just doing it for the sheer in-the-moment-joy of it. Fill yourself with that carefree feeling as you begin to slow down and tune into your senses.4. Tune in your sensesBecome aware of and focus on the warmth of the sun, the sensation of the breeze on your skin, the way the grass feels on any areas of your bare skin, and any sounds you can hear, paying particular attention to the natural sounds. Can you hear birds? Do you hear the leaves of the tree above you whispering? Let your senses dictate what you pay attention to and remind yourself to soften your brow, relax your jaw and allow any physical tension to melt away as you choose what to tune your senses into. 5. Relax and enjoyEnjoy this little gift of time youve given yourself. Time without your phone in your hand. Time spent anchored in the here and now, which can be such a rare thing in our ever-busy and increasingly stressful lives.How did you find the exercise?Its normal to feel a little woozy or even sleepy after an exercise like this, particularly if you were able to fully embrace the meditation.Did you find you were able to sink into the meditation quickly? Did you find your mind continually full of distracting thoughts? Did your concentration keep on drifting? Were you able to fully enjoy the time? Did you wish you could have done it for longer?Dont feel disheartened if this didnt click for you or if you struggled to focus your senses. As with any skill, the more frequently you practice mindfulness, the easier it will become. 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If you love driving through landscapes so vast they give a new definition to solitude, theres nothing like exploring a remote Scottish island by motorhome. And if you were to choose one particular isle on which to endlessly roam, make it the magnificent Isle of Mull. Weve gone and crossed over from mainland Scotland to this corner of the Inner Hebrides and scouted an Isle of Mull road trip itinerary into existence. Ideal for about a week on the island, itll help you single out the best spots from which to experience Mulls unique magnetism.

CollaborationIts no secret that I have a shoe addiction and there is always room in my life for more. Whilst initially seduced by the colour and on-trend styling of these Sorel fisherman sandals, I fell madly in love once I put them on! Read on for my full review.What are they?Sorel Womens ONA Streetworks Fisherman Mid Flat Sandal 120FeaturesHigh-traction rubber engineered for our most exceptional grip on multi-terrain surfaces. EVA foam footbed. Moulded Feathergrip rubber with PU midsole. Full grain leather forefoot with TPU ankle strap.Available in yellow (shown), white and black.I lament the many years of my life that I spent wearing stupidly uncomfortable shoes in the name of vanity and fashion, but thankfully, I no longer have any tolerance for things that make me even vaguely uncomfortable.Im a comfort all the way girlie (as youll know from my somewhat extra camping set-ups), and I love all things colourful, making these sandals a potential match made in heaven. That said, I really wasnt initially sure just how comfortable these sandals would be. They reminded me a little bit of the jelly shoes I wore as a kid, which I remember making squeaky noises, making my feet sweaty and occasionally rubbing. Thankfully, I neednt have worried.After being thoroughly seduced by their fisherman style, chunky sole and heel and the cheery bright yellow colour, I put them on and paraded around the house making lots of happy noises, confirming that they fit perfectly (Im a UK 6 and found that the 6 fits wonderfully) and that they have a cushioned footbed.Emboldened I headed out the front door and went for a mile-long walk in them for an initial comfort test before trusting them to take me through a full day out on my feet.I discovered that they were as comfortable when I first put them on as they were after wearing them to walk out and about it and realised that yes, these were sandals I could happily wear all day long.Straight out of the box, I must say, the do feel like quite a heavy sandal, so if you like really light sandals you may want to look elsewhere. I love chunky footwear though, and during use, they dont feel at all heavy to wear.I have a regular width to slightly narrow foot, and these fit me well, so Id also advise caution if you have wide feet as these sandals probably wont fit so well for you.What I love mostThe colour and the on-trend fisherman styleSuperb cushioningThe straps dont cling or make your feet sweatyThe chunky high-traction rubber sole which gives great grip and stabilityBeing able to wear them all day long in comfortMy only real gripe is that in the US, these sandals were available in a most beautiful bright pink colour which Id have loved to have the option of here in the UK, particularly seeing as half of my wardrobe is pink.If you love chunky sandals and want something that is versatile enough to dress up or down, thats also super comfortable, you wont be disappointed with the Sorel Ona Streetworks Fisherman Sandals!DISCLOSURE | We were gifted the featured product. 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