Confessions of a Rock ‘n’ Roll Name Dropper – In Conversation with Laurie Kaye 9 minute read Imagine getting the opportunity to meet your idol. And imagine they turned out to be everything that you’d hoped they ever would be. That’s exactly what happened to music journalist Laurie Kaye on December 8th 1980, when she…
Maddy’s Story
“Maddy’s Story” 16 minute read Life has a habit of taking us full circle. It had been 36 years since I’d last seen Maddy, a best friend of mine from junior school days. Yet as we sat in the upstairs room of Ashley’s Bar in Shrewsbury, it immediately felt familiar. The last time we saw…
People Update: Bohemian Gypsy Gazelle Maryanne Pope
“People Update: Bohemian Gypsy Gazelle Maryanne Pope” 3 minute read “We do not take a trip; a trip takes us.”John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley: In Search of America Hello again Lossul.com readers! At the very end of my first interview with Elliot, I mentioned I was to embark on a 3-month road trip through the Western States with my dog,…
Book Giveaway – Win a signed copy of ‘Craving Normal’ by Michele Miles Gardiner
“Book Giveaway – Win a signed copy of ‘Craving Normal’ by Michele Miles Gardiner” This competition is now CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS to the winner, Sara, who is now the happy owner of the signed copy of Craving Normal by Michele Miles Gardiner. If you’ve not done so already then please do check out the full interview by…
#12 Michele Miles Gardiner “Craving Normal”
#12 Michele Miles Gardiner “Craving Normal” 20 minute read Did you ever have that feeling as a child that you just didn’t fit in? I know I did, and if I’m completely honest I’ve felt it as an adult too. It’s that feeling where you try to be a part of something while knowing you…
#11 Chris Gouge “Chris Gouge Photography”
#11 Chris Gouge “Chris Gouge Photography” 14 minute read In this latest feature I speak with photographer and vlogger Chris Gouge; a traveller, wild camper, and life enthusiast. When I first encountered Chris’s work I was stunned by the quality of his photography and the atmosphere that flowed through his images. And when I started…
People Update: Jonathan’s Orkney to Bournemouth Charity Ride – Part Two
People Update: Jonathan’s Orkney to Bournemouth Charity Ride – Part Two 3 minute read The star of ‘people’ feature number 10 is back with a vengeance! The man, the myth, and the legend (who is otherwise known as Jonathan) is coming right back at ya with another update! The Orkney to Bournemouth Challenge is…
People Update: Jonathan’s Orkney to Bournemouth Charity Ride
People Update: Jonathan’s Orkney to Bournemouth Charity Ride 4 minute read Hey, remember that guy I told you about who is cycling from the Orkney Islands to Bournemouth, all in the name of charity? Well, you should do, because I only posted it out recently. I mean, come on people…keep up! His name is…
#10 Jonathan “Orkney to Bournemouth”
#10 Jonathan “Orkney to Bournemouth” 23 minute read Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you to a pretty awesome individual. Because not only does this man have a seriously epic beard, but he is also about to embark upon a seriously epic challenge. Meet Jonathan; a man who doesn’t do things by halves,…
Free Prize Draw – Win a signed copy of “A Widow’s Awakening” by Maryanne Pope
Free Prize Draw – Win a signed copy of “A Widow’s Awakening” by Maryanne Pope This prize draw is now CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS to the winner, Katy, who is now the proud owner of the signed copy of A Widow’s Awakening by Maryanne Pope. If you’ve not done so already then please do check out…
#9 Maryanne Pope “A Widow’s Awakening”
#9 Maryanne Pope “A Widow’s Awakening” 28 minute read Every once in a while, something, or somebody, comes along and reminds you of exactly why you do what you do. Maryanne Pope, is that somebody. Maryanne’s story, is that something. When I first discovered Maryanne’s book, A Widow’s Awakening, I became immersed straight away….
Working with Lossul.com – Testimonials
For anybody that is considering working with Lossul.com Hi, this is Elliot, and thank you for visiting this page. If you’re reading this then the chances are that you’ve either been approached directly by myself, or you’ve seen one of my comments on the site or on social media about collaborative work. I am…
#8 Emily “Luxury Backpack”
#8 Emily “Luxury Backpack” 13 minute read What image comes to mind if I were to mention the word backpacking? Is it an image of walking exhaustedly through bustling crowds with a heavy backpacking pulling you down while you search desperately for cheap accommodation? Maybe it’s an image of staying in dirty hostels with…
#7 Andrew “Authentic Traveling”
#7 Andrew “Authentic Traveling” 18 minute read I’ve been excited to bring you this latest ‘people’ feature for some time now. I first got to know Andrew via a Twitter conversation, and after checking out his website, Authentic Traveling, I just knew that I had to get him here on Lossul.com. There was just…
#6 Alyana “Love Paper Pen”
#6 Alyana “Love Paper Pen” 18 minute read Perhaps the most rewarding part of running Lossul.com is the amount of inspirational people that I continually get exposed to. This is true for every section of the site, but there is no doubt that these ‘people’ features have been the greatest resource, introducing me to an abundance…
#5 Tia “Tia Tuo”
#5 Tia “Tia Tuo” 15 minute read One of the key topics that I often write about is the one of freedom. It’s something that can take many forms and can take on all kinds of different meanings depending upon where you are in the world and the circumstances under which you’re living. What…
Lossul.com on Love Paper Pen
Lossul.com on Love Paper Pen “Is your relationship empowering or restraining you?” Have you ever found yourself in a relationship where at some point in time you ended up looking back, reflecting, and asking yourself… How the hell did I get here? At one time you felt you were on your path, but then…
#4 Yves and Cagla “Short Visitors”
#4 Yves and Cagla “Short Visitors” 14 minute read In this latest ‘people’ feature I’m taking it full circle and returning to the theme of travel. And speaking of themes, the two people that I’m about to introduce you to are very much following a theme of their own. Meet Yves and Cagla, a Dutch-Turkish…
Lossul.com on Adventures and Kindness
Lossul.com on Adventures and Kindness In early April this year I published the very first people feature about Emily, and her website, Adventures and Kindness. You can read the article by clicking here. But now, I am absolutely stoked that Emily has featured an interview with myself on her website too, and it gives me…
Free Prize Draw – Win a signed copy of “Making Waves” by Charlotte Campbell
Free Prize Draw – Win a signed copy of “Making Waves” by Charlotte Campbell This prize draw is now CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS to the winner, Clare, who is now the proud owner of the signed copy of Making Waves by Charlotte Campbell. The article is still available to read here.
#3 Charlotte Campbell “Southbank Busker”
#3 Charlotte Campbell “Southbank Busker” 14 minute read In early April this year I took a short trip down to London to catch a couple of Muse gigs at the O2 Arena. Following the first night’s gig I decided to celebrate with one or two (maybe several) drinks, which resulted in me rising a…
Free Prize Draw – Win a personalised signed copy of “Mouth” by Sean Davison
Free Prize Draw – Win a personalised signed copy of “Mouth” by Sean Davison This prize draw is now CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS to the winner, Shirley, who is now the proud owner of the personalised signed copy of Mouth by Sean Davison. The article is still available to read here.
#2 Sean Davison “A New Chapter”
#2 Sean Davison “A New Chapter” 12 minute read The previous ‘people’ feature was an insight into the world of Emily of Adventures and Kindness; a website based upon themes that encourage travel, personal development, and spreading kindness in the world. Based in Arkansas in the US, this feature was brought to you from…
#1 Emily “Adventures and Kindness”
#1 Emily “Adventures and Kindness” 7 minute read Every so often we are treated to one of those ‘wow’ moments in life. They can come to us when we’re travelling and we stumble upon an incredible sight of almost impossible beauty. They can be in the witnessing of an inspirational act of kindness. They…