Episode 57! Today's conversation is with UK based adventurer Lottie Dodd. Currently based in the Wirrall, Lottie gives us a glimpse into life, career changes and travel - and in particular, shares with us stories of her HUGE first year of bikepacking while on a career break from her role as Senior Lecturer of Law at the University of Law in Manchester, including: Her journey into bikepacking over the past year Conversation around the bikepacking trips she’s undertaken including her first mission on the Hebridean Way, Scotland. And during a career break - Tour Aotearoa, New Zealand. The East Coast Greenway, USA. Lotties shares with us highlights; challenges, and the contrasting nature of the different tripsUsing "Warm Showers" as a means of accommodation while bikepacking in the USAPlans for her upcoming trip in South Korea and JapanHow Lottie prepares (or doesn’t prepare!) for these multi day missions, and learnings from her first year and thousands of milesHow Lottie’s intuition and trust guides many of her choices, including when it comes to adventure  If you want to check out posts Lottie has shared along the way on these adventures, you can find her on Instagram @onyourbikelottie Thanks as always to the podcast Patreon supporters - you're amazing! You can help keep the podcast lights on and join the community here: www.patreon.com/intotheweehourspodcast Or, if you've enjoyed this episode, I'd love if you'd consider buying me a virtual coffee, to help me create the next podcast episode!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.