For much of my adult life, travel has required more thought than spontaneity. Living with recurring DVTs and blood-related conditions means I navigate the world carefully – balancing movement, rest, and risk in ways that aren’t always visible. Add to that years spent in a high-pressure corporate environment, where stress became normalised, and something had to change. Gentle adventure became my way back to myself. Sailing, coastal travel, and slower journeys offered space to breathe, recalibrate, and rediscover confidence – not by pushing harder, but by listening more closely. One Foot On Dry Land grew from that place: a way of travelling that honours the body, values intention, and proves that adventure doesn’t have to be extreme to be deeply transformative.
One Foot On Dry Land
One Foot On Dry Land is a travel project shaped by sailing, coastlines, and the belief that the best journeys don’t need to be rushed to be meaningful.
It’s a space for stories from the water and the places it leads to — harbours, islands, coastal towns, and tables worth sitting at a little longer. Travel that values atmosphere as much as itinerary. Experiences chosen for how they feel, not just how they photograph.
The name comes from the idea that adventure doesn’t always mean leaping in without thinking. Sometimes it’s about moving with intention — staying curious, staying open, and knowing when to pause.
How I travel
I’m drawn to journeys shaped by:
- Sailing and life near the water
- Coastal destinations with character
- Food and hospitality that tell a story
- Places that reward slower arrival
My travel style is considered, practical, and deeply experiential. I plan carefully, choose experiences deliberately, and focus on what actually makes a trip work — not just what looks good on paper.
That perspective quietly informs everything I share here.
Why this space exists
I created One Foot On Dry Land to show a version of travel that often gets overlooked — one that sits between adventure and ease, spontaneity and planning.
Not every journey needs to be extreme.
Not every adventure needs to be loud.
There’s beauty in travel that unfolds at its own pace — shaped by water, weather, appetite, and the freedom to do things well rather than quickly.
Working with brands
Alongside documenting my own travels, I create editorial-style travel UGC for brands and destinations that value storytelling, trust, and real experience.
I work with:
- Sailing operators and marine-adjacent brands
- Coastal accommodation and boutique stays
- Food and hospitality businesses
- Travel and lifestyle products
My work blends photography, short-form video, and narrative — helping audiences connect emotionally with places and experiences before they arrive.
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One foot grounded. One always exploring.
One Foot On Dry Land is ultimately about finding balance — between movement and rest, planning and possibility, land and sea.
It’s about choosing journeys that support you, inspire you, and leave room for wonder.
And always, about following the water.
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Some journeys require more thought than others. I share mine honestly, with care and intention — so others can do the same.
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