Hitting the hills and unsure what to pack? This hiking packing list will discuss what to pack for one-day hikes or long-distance treks. This guide has been created with years of experience of hiking at home and abroad. I’ve hiked up hills/mountains, trekked to the summits of volcanoes, walked along lakes/lochs and completed expeditions to […]
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516 miles of wild landscape, stunning beaches and tasty food! The North Coast 500 (NC500) is one of the UK’s most popular road trips, and rightly so. I have gathered the most frequently asked questions about the NC500 to help you plan. You might also want to check our North Coast 500 itinerary (free) and […]
Scotland’s North Coast 500 is one of the most popular travel experiences in Scotland. Everyone wants to drive the winding roads of the Scottish Highlands, eat tasty local produce, hike the majestic hills and bathe (if you are brave) in the turquoise waters. So let’s take a look at the North Coast 500 highlights for […]
The North Coast 500 (NC500) is Scotland’s most famous road trip. Thousands flock to the Scottish Highlands every year to drive the stunning 516 miles from Inverness to John O’Groats and then back to Inverness. But what if you can’t or don’t want to drive in Scotland? No stress! There are now North Coast 500 […]
You’ve had coffee and cake, marvelled at the museums and maybe even visited one of the twenty Christmas markets but now it is time to get out of the city! Our guide to day trips from Vienna will have you filling up your itinerary with tours to Austria’s top attractions and side trips to countries […]