WAYPOINTS: The Highlands through a Smeared Window (Settle to Mallaig)
A real, uncurated journey from Settle to Mallaig. Discover the rugged West Highland train line, Glenfinnan Viaduct, and rainy pub stops with a dog.
WAYFARING GEAR: Shavent - Swords Of A Thousand Shaves
Goodbye plastic, hello precision. Damien Wilkinson reviews the Shavent Compact—a family-owned German razor designed for sustainability and cost-effective blades.
WAYPOINTS: The Bath Tap, Morecambe
A sophisticated sanctuary by the sea. Damien Wilkinson reviews The Bath Tap, home of the Deli Board and the finest North West craft beer.
WAYFARING GEAR: To Have And To Hold
A personal journey from the Ricoh GR III to the Fujifilm X-T30 III. Discover why this compact "Little Giant" is the perfect match for street and travel photography.
WAYFARING GEAR: HebTroCo - Made Right (North of) Here
Restoring the heritage of Hebden Bridge. Damien Wilkinson reviews HebTroCo, the British brand championing batch-made trousers, overshirts, and a "no-frills" Yorkshire ethos.
WAYPOINTS: The Tide and Tap, Morecambe
Discover The Tide and Tap in Morecambe. A new craft beer bar on Marine Road East featuring Heysham Hall history, live Sunday music, and Pieminister pies. Read more!
WAYPOINTS: The Record Cafe, Bradford
A sanctuary for audiophiles and ale enthusiasts. Damien Wilkinson reviews The Record Café on North Parade—Bradford's iconic hub for vinyl, craft beer, and tapas.
VISION ON: A Life in Sharp Focus
A camera journey across generations. Damien Wilkinson explores his family’s photographic legacy in Bradford and his return to "proper" gear with the Fuji X-T30 III.
WAYFARING GEAR: Edwin Jeans - Big In Japan
Elevating the everyday. Damien Wilkinson reviews the Edwin "Made In Japan" range, featuring denim from world-renowned mills like Nihon Menpu and Kaihara.
WAYFARING GEAR: Dr Martens Made In England
Heritage on your feet. Damien Wilkinson reviews the Dr Martens Made In England (MIE) range, crafted in the original Wollaston factory using premium Quilon leather.
WAYPOINTS: Nightrain, Bradford
Welcome to the Jungle. Damien Wilkinson reviews Nightrain, Bradford’s premier rock and metal venue, featuring 500-capacity gigs and its own signature lager.
WAYPOINTS: Imagined Things Bookshop, Harrogate
Defying the digital trend. Damien Wilkinson reviews Imagined Things Bookshop on Montpellier Parade, a lovingly curated independent haven in the heart of Harrogate.
WAYPOINTS: The Mess Room, Skipton
A Grade II listed fire station turned bohemian music hub. Damien Wilkinson reviews The Mess Room in Skipton, featuring the "Big Mess" gig space and local craft taps.
WAYFARING GEAR: SURI - Together in Electric Cleans
A modular, repairable, and stylish pivot in dental care. Damien Wilkinson reviews the SURI sustainable toothbrush and its industry-leading customer service.
WAYPOINTS: The London Postal Museum – A First Class Journey Underground
A 15-minute immersive journey through London’s hidden past. Damien Wilkinson reviews the Mail Rail and Postal Museum—a subterranean world just minutes from Kings Cross.
WAYFARING GEAR: Hestra Gloves - In Good Hands
From Swedish lumberjacks to the Yorkshire Dales. Damien Wilkinson reviews the Hestra Wakayama and Deerskin models—an investment in craftsmanship and warmth.
WAYPOINTS: Millers @ Bar 13, Settle
A small bar with a big personality. Damien Wilkinson reviews Millers @ Bar 13 on Duke Street, the perfect Settle spot for hand-pulled ales and Three Peaks hikers.
WAYFARING GEAR: Moscot Eyewear - New York State Of Mind
Iconography without the logos. Damien Wilkinson reviews the Moscot Lemtosh, Miltzen, and Momza—eyewear that defines New York heritage and creative style.
WAYFARING GEAR: Barnes & Moore - Belt Up
Elevate your denim. Damien Wilkinson reviews Barnes & Moore’s Garrison belt—hand-crafted in Birmingham using traditional 19th-century techniques.
NORTH FACE: men-ü skincare products
Can 100ml really last for 165 shaves? Damien Wilkinson reviews the men-ü 3R grooming range, from their concentrated shave cream to travel-ready buddy tubes.