Hi, I’m J – welcome to my blog, Trails, Travels & Tics
I’m a keen traveller, with over 50 countries under my belt, and I’ve recently found an appreciation for hiking after a trip to Yosemite. I also happen to have Tourette Syndrome.
I usually travel solo, so I’ll be sharing insights in to the highs (and occasional lows) of solo travel – from freedom to boredom and everything in between.
I’ve decided that 2025 will be the year I take on a hiking challenge. With that in mind, I’m setting out to walk the GM Ringway — a 200-mile trail around Greater Manchester — and I’ll be sharing each stage of the journey here.
I also hope to share helpful insights about living with — and especially travelling with — Tourettes. While awareness has grown thanks to social media, everyone’s experience is different. If sharing mine helps even one person feel more understood or empowered, it’ll be worth it.
I hope you enjoy reading this blog as much as I know I’ll enjoy writing it. Thanks for joining me on the journey.