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Soaring Through The Sky Glasgow Mural Trail Guide

Nov 13, 2019
16 min

Soaring Through The Sky Glasgow Mural Trail Guide

Glasgow has an amazing array of street murals, and no visit to the city is complete until you have found some, you will stumble upon them even if you aren’t setting out to look for them, as these huge pieces of art adorn many buildings, walkways, and streets. Of course, if you do want to set out on purpose looking for the murals then read on to see our guide for catching the best murals around. These super impressive, fun and quirky creations were the initiative of Glasgow Ci

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Feel Like A Princess In Aberdeenshire! | Must Visit Castles

Oct 6, 2019
3 min

Feel Like A Princess In Aberdeenshire! | Must Visit Castles

Did you know there are more than 260 castles dotted around Scotland?! And when it comes to castles, Aberdeenshire is the place you want to visit as there are more castles per acre here than anywhere else in the UK! Here we show you our favourite 7 castles in Aberdeenshire, from the most famous to the most dramatic, and from stunning ruins to Royal residences, all of them will make you feel like a princess! CASTLE FRASER, GARDEN & ESTATE A picture-perfect castle awaits you at

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Soaring Through The Sky Glasgow Mural Trail Guide With City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Sep 29, 2019
11 min

Soaring Through The Sky Glasgow Mural Trail Guide With City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Glasgow has an amazing array of street murals, and no visit to the city is complete until you have found some, you will stumble upon them even if you aren’t setting out to look for them, as these huge pieces of art adorn many buildings, walkways, and streets. These super impressive, fun and quirky creations were the initiative of Glasgow City Council who wanted to ‘rejuvenate streets and revitalise buildings and vacant sites that looked a bit tired’ and it is totally working-

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The Comprehensive Loch Lomond Itinerary

May 26, 2019
13 min

The Comprehensive Loch Lomond Itinerary

Oh! ye'll tak' the high road and I'll tak' the low road, And I'll be in Scotland afore ye; But me and my true love will ne'er meet again On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomond Lyrics from the traditional song of Bonnie Banks O' Loch Lomond Loch Lomond is a loch in Scotland and is located within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Whilst the National Park is 720 square miles and will take a holiday in itself to cover, - this post focusses on the actual loch and

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Vietnam Itinerary Guide

May 20, 2019
7 min

Vietnam Itinerary Guide

In 2014 we travelled around Vietnam, we loved our time there and would highly recommend adding it to your list when travelling through South East Asia. Below is our guide to spending 16 nights in this amazing and varied country. Visas: Organise before leaving home. Visit the Vietnam Visa Centre website, and the process is easy- input your personal details, passport details and payment details. You will get confirmation within 24-48 hours via email. For a one month visa this p

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Free Things To Do In London- Sky Garden, 20 Fenchurch Street

12 Ways To Celebrate The Festive Season In Glasgow

Nov 28, 2018
6 min

12 Ways To Celebrate The Festive Season In Glasgow

It's the most wonderful time of the year and the festive period is well and truly upon us now. Here we share our favourite ways to celebrate Christmas and the festive season in Glasgow. There are loads of things to do in Glasgow during the festive months which include browsing traditional Christmas markets, Christmas shopping, afternoon teas, events and enjoying the holiday lights and decorations. We have also included how to get to and from Glasgow and where to stay whilst t

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12 Ways To Celebrate The Festive Season In Edinburgh

Nov 21, 2018
5 min

12 Ways To Celebrate The Festive Season In Edinburgh

Quite honestly, Scotland doesn’t get the love and attention that it should and our capital city is no exception, it is a wonderful place to spend a few days or a week at anytime of the year. But it is during the festive season that it really comes to life and shows its best colours. Here we share our 12 favourite ways to celebrate Christmas and the festive season in Edinburgh. There are loads things to do in Edinburgh during the festive months which include browsing tradition

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Asklepieion- A Must Visit In Kos

Oct 7, 2018
3 min

Asklepieion- A Must Visit In Kos

Located 4 kilometres south east of Kos town, surrounded by a pine-covered hill which commands stunning views towards Turkey, stands Kos’ most important ancient site. Founded in the 3rd century BC, the Asklepieion was a healing temple and a school of medicine, a religious sanctuary built to honour the god of health, healing and medicine- Asclepius. According to legend it was built after the death of the famous ancient Greek physician, Hippocrates, the Kos-born ‘father’ of mode

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Nisyros- A Volcanic Island

Sep 26, 2018
2 min

Nisyros- A Volcanic Island

Whilst visiting the gorgeous island of Kos, it is a must to take a day trip to the nearby volcanic island of Nisyros. We booked again with JD Tours in Kefalos paying €25 for the return journey on the ferry which set sail at 0930 and returned at 1630. The tours depart from Kos Town or Kardamena to the main town and port of the island, Mandraki. You can also pay an additional €6 pp for a bus to take you to a volcanic crater of Stefanos. You don’t need to pre-book a tour to Nisy

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Things To Do In Skye | The Must Do’s

Sep 17, 2018
1 min

Things To Do In Skye | The Must Do’s

The old saying of a picture is worth a thousand words may well be true... Just take a look at the top sights to visit in the Isle of Skye, and also where to get the best photo opportunities! The Storr Quiraing Spar Cave Staffin Beach fossils Fairy Pools Neist Point Kilt Rock / Mealt Falls Portree Cullin Ridge Sligachan Old Bridge We had glorious sunshine some days and downpours the next, so we decided to skip the following, but we would recommend them too! Dunvegan Castle (£1

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Things To Do In Skye | Spar Cave

Sep 1, 2018
4 min

Things To Do In Skye | Spar Cave

What is Spar Cave? Tucked away on a wild stretch of Skye coast is one of the strangest yet least known natural wonders in Scotland, Spar Cave is an astonishing, cathedral-like structure, 50 metres deep, with a marble-like flowstone staircase and huge columns formed from the centuries of water dripping through the limestone. The cave was visited by Sir Walter Scott in 1814. He later described it in “The Lord of the Isles” as: ‘The mermaid’s alabaster grot, who bathes her limbs

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Can Couples Hold Hands In Dubai?

Jul 29, 2018
2 min

Can Couples Hold Hands In Dubai?

When you are in love, you can’t help reaching out and grab your lovers hand, a stroke of their back or a cheeky wee kiss. But when you are in Dubai you have to keep those kinds of displays of affection for private times. Why? There are a number of rules regarding public displays of affection to follow. This being in addition to the dress code which should be adhered too. (Our post on dress code) There have been dozens of reports of foreigners who have been fined / jailed for

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Rotorua | 9+ Must Do Experiences

Jul 21, 2018
3 min

Rotorua | 9+ Must Do Experiences

Rotorua on New Zealand's North Island must be high on any list if travelling around the country. The town is full of Maori culture and as it lies on one of the earth's tectonic plates is rich in sulphur with geysers, boiling mud pools, and hot springs. There is plenty of activities to do around lake Rotorua and the township. Below we have listed our top 9+ Must Do Experiences 9. Zorb Ever fancied being shoved inside a giant bubble and thrown down multiple hills? Then zorbing

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Linlithgow Palace | Exploring Scottish Royalty and Outlander Locations

Jul 4, 2018
3 min

Linlithgow Palace | Exploring Scottish Royalty and Outlander Locations

When touring around Scotland, an absolute must is visiting the magnificent ruins of Linlithgow Palace, which is situated in the town of Linlithgow, 15 miles (24 km) west of Edinburgh. A Royal manor has existed on the site since the 12th century and the current palace was one of the principal residences of the monarchs of Scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries. Although maintained after Scotland's monarchs left for England in 1603, the palace was little used, and was burned o

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Scotland | Climbing Lochnagar

Jun 30, 2018
4 min

Scotland | Climbing Lochnagar

The great mountain of Beinn Chìochan in the Cairngorms National Park, more commonly known as Lochnagar- same as the loch which falls in the magnificent corrie. It is believed that Lochnagar is perhaps the finest mountain in the Cairngorms. A steady walk in summer months will take between 6- 8 hours return, covering 12 miles (19km). The summit of Lochnagar is at 3,789ft. This post will cover how to climb Lochnagar and the near by Loch Muick in the summer months only. (Other se

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Cairngorms | Wooden Pod Glamping

Jun 20, 2018
4 min

Cairngorms | Wooden Pod Glamping

Opened in May 2018, Howe of Torbeg is a campsite offering unique accommodation in the heart of Royal Deeside and is surrounded by open farmland and birch woodlands, offering tranquil camping in style with 4 Glamping Pods and 2 tent pitches. Location The Cairngorms is the largest National Park in the UK (twice as big as the Lake District) and one of the best places in the UK to see wildlife. Nearly half of the land in the National Park is considered ‘wild land’. The National P

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Singapore Sling

Jun 10, 2018
3 min

Singapore Sling

Easily the most famous hotel in Singapore, Raffles Hotel is a colonial-style luxury hotel. Raffles Singapore is one of the few remaining great 19th century hotels in the world. It was established by Armenian hoteliers, the Sarkies Brothers, in 1887. The hotel was named after British statesman Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore. Raffles Hotel Singapore started as a privately-owned beach house built in the early 1830s with the Sarkies Brothers leasing the pro

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How To Explore The Temples of Angkor

Jun 4, 2018
6 min

How To Explore The Temples of Angkor

7 years ago, this week (start of June 2011) we arrived in Thailand for the start of our first backpacking adventure. This week we thought we would reflect on one of our most outstanding moments of our trip- when we crossed the border into Cambodia and visited Angkor Wat and temples. However as so many years have passed we have included an updated version of how to sightsee the famous Angkor Wat complex as well as some information on what we got up to in June 2011. This post i

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Scotland | Glasgow City Chambers

May 16, 2018
2 min

Scotland | Glasgow City Chambers

At the heart of Glasgow city centre, is George Square. Most visitors will find their way there by admiring the fine buildings, statues and War memorials. At the Eastern end of George Square, you will see the magnificent Victorian building of the Glasgow City Chambers (comparative to a City Hall). The building was opened in 1888 and as well as being striking on the outside, the inside oozes opulence with elegant and stunning Italian marble staircases. Glasgow City Chambers is

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