Big adventures, taken one step slower.
Planet Plodyssey is a slow travel blog for people who don’t mind taking the long way.
Walking. Trains. Ferries. Public transport. Stopping in little towns. Staying locally. Spending time outdoors. Making more thoughtful choices. Occasionally getting soaked.
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Things I saw while plodding, delivered weekly
LATEST PLODS
- The Rollicking History of British Pubs: From Alehouses to Icons
- 14 Harry Potter Edinburgh Locations – A Bucket List for Fans
- The Best Things to Do In Edinburgh – 20 Fabulous Locations
- Travel Deals – Edinburgh Festival Fringe Itinerary and Travel Plan 2025
- A Visit to Amberley Museum: A Gloriously Industrial Adventure in an Old Chalk Pit
- Brighton Lanes – An Amazing Adventure For All the Family!
Want to travel more sustainably?
THE PLODYSSEYS
- Sheffield Park and Gardens – The Perfect Way to Spend Autumn Days
- River Dart Country Park – A Stunning Retreat in the Heart of Devon
- Mount Edgcumbe Country Park – Beautiful Botanical Gardens in South East Cornwall
- A Day Trip Guide to Bramber and Upper Beeding – From History to Nature
- Discover the Enchanting Secrets of Wakehurst in Sussex
- Pickwell Manor Treehouse – A Weekend Break in North Devon
About Planet Plodyssey
Hello! I’m Mel and Planet Plodyssey is all about seeing more of the world by slowing down. Think long coastal walks, scenic train journeys, countryside escapes and adventures.
It all began with one slightly ridiculous idea: to walk the coastline of Britain, one section at a time. Rather than driving from place to place, I’ll be getting there by train and public transport, pulling on my walking boots and continuing from where the last plod finished.
Why? I’ve always loved walking, especially in the countryside and along the coastline and I realised that I was spending far too much time stuck in front of a laptop. I needed to be outside. As a peri-menopausal woman, that meant alone!!
The idea began when we went on holiday to Dorset and I didn’t want to go home, so my husband dropped me off at Swanage and I made my own way back to Brighton.
