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…
7 Reasons Why You Should Explore the Amazing Kilmartin Glen Scotland Kilmartin Glen is an amazing site in Scotland. Yet it’s not a well known site with many travelers. So I’m going to offer up some reasons why you should consider a visit to this special place in Scotland. Because it is just that —…
Tips for Traveling in Another Language Traveling in another language can be intimidating for so many people. I’ve had moments where some local is rattling off in Italian, Spanish, French or Turkish and I’m quite sure I’ve looked like a deer in the headlights. How do you deal with this? What are some tips to…
Why the Awesome Isle of Lewis and Harris Needs To Be on Your Scottish Itinerary Lewis and Harris have been on my bucket list for some time. This island in Scotland somehow captured my attention with its beautiful scenery and ancient sites. I had really hoped to make the trip over in 2017 after walking…
