Weekly Wanderlust #1: Matthew Pike of Buckets & Spades

AllSole is hugely excited to introduce our new weekly feature: Weekly Wanderlust. In this summer-long series, we have been fortunate enough to sit down with some of our favourite travel bloggers to discuss their experiences of life abroad. From unique travelling tales to tips on what to take and where to explore next, Weekly Wanderlust is a hub of discussion designed to intrigue and inspire you onto your next adventure.

In our inaugural interview we chat to Matthew Pike, the man behind popular menswear and lifestyle blog Buckets & Spades which was recently named the 7^th most followed fashion blog in the UK by Les Cashiers. Mat established Buckets & Spades in 2008 while studying at the University of Central Lancashire, using it as a means to engage with creative ideas, contemporary style and design in what he now describes as ‘more of a visual diary’. When not blogging or writing for websites including Cool Material and Menswear Style, Mat is an avid traveller and has recently returned from a trip to Japan. He is currently away exploring the United States.