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

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

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-

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

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

20 Fenchurch Street, or as it is affectionally known the 'Walkie Talkie' building is absolutely free to visit and marvel at London&#

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sydney is such a magnificent place and holds a special place in our hearts as we lived there for 5 months whilst on our ‘Australian Working Holiday Visa’. We have compiled what we think is the best Sydney has to offer, and at the end we reveal our “must do’s”. Around the harbour Sydney’s Harbour must be one of the most famous harbour’s in the world, take time to appreciate Circular Quay's beauty by having a refreshing drink at the Opera Bar outside the Opera House. And if you

Ever wondered where the smallest country is in the world and what there is to do there? Then this post will answer your questions and more… The Vatican is the world’s smallest country at only 0.44 square kilometres, in fact the country fits entirely within the Italian capital city of Rome, and is the centre of the Catholic church, where the Pope lives, and it is home to the biggest church in the world- St Peter’s Basilica. You can wander straight from Italy into Vatican City

What is it? There are approximately 50 volcanoes in the Auckland region, with Rangitoto Island being one of the most iconic landmarks in Auckland's city skyline. Sitting majestically off the coast, Rangitoto’s distinctive symmetrical cone rises 260 metres over the Hauraki Gulf. Rangitoto emerged from the sea approximately 600 years ago in a series of fiery volcanic explosions. It is the youngest volcano in Auckland and sits right next to the oldest island, Motutapu, which is