7 Helpful Tips for Tipping in Europe Tipping in Europe is different from tipping in the US. As a travel advisor, I’ve been asked by many clients about this topic. Do I tip in restaurants? Should I tip my guide? What about housekeeping staff? Do I tip the taxi driver? It gets really confusing. So…
Dumfries and Galloway • Scotland Dumfries and Galloway is a region in Scotland that definitely gets overlooked by many travelers. Located in southwestern Scotland, this area has a lot to offer. Charming towns, sea views, lighthouses, hills and forests as well as some historical sites such as stone circles and castles. There is a lot…
Culloden Battlefield: One of the Most Important Sites in Scotland Culloden Battlefield and Museum is a must see site for your time in Scotland. Especially if you love — or at least have a strong interest in — Scottish history. I might also add that if you’re a fan of the TV series Outlander, you…
Stirling and Doune Castles • Scotland Stirling Castle is a well known castle not far Edinburgh and Glasgow. It’s definitely on the tourist trail with good reason as it’s an incredible site with lots of history. And it was a very important castle in its heyday. Nearby Doune Castle is less important. Yet it still…
A Quick Review of the Awesome Accommodations in Italy I Stayed in 2023 As I traveled around in summer 2023, I was fortunate to stay in some amazing accommodations in Italy — a couple that I had stayed in before plus some new places. While I’m not super picky about where I stay, I do…
Exploring the Scottish Borders Most people who travel to Scotland don’t typically head south of Edinburgh into the Scottish Borders. But I’m thinking maybe this needs to change. There are a lot of fabulous places to visit in this part of Scotland — pastoral landscapes with easy walks, charming towns and villages, beautiful rivers and…
