Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad

Backpacking Peru – Routes, Attractions, Treks and Pisco

Huacachina lagoon view of town and water in Peru

Peru is one of the easiest South American countries to travel around. Whether you are flying solo, hitting the road with your partner or travelling with friends, this country is accommodating of every type of traveller and budget. Backpacking Peru could not be easier now because of its seamless transport links, the variety of cheap […]

Vienna in December: 14+ Festive Things to Do in Winter

Hand holding festive mug in Vienna in Winter December at Christmas World on Rathausplatz

Love Christmas? You’ll adore Vienna in winter! Although quite the romantic city all year round there’s an extra sparkle about Austria’s capital as the days get shorter and night becomes the playground. Expect Christmas lights around the deliciously consuming architecture that makes you feel inferior, inner-city outdoor ice skating, and twenty, yes twenty Christmas markets […]

Sagrada Familia: 12 Things to Know Before You Go

Top of every Barcelona itinerary, regardless of your religious following, is a trip to the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia. This Gaudi ‘builder of God’ sculpture, eccentrically designed with sprawling internal tree-like structures and dreamy stain glass windows is a must-see in Barcelona. Avoid making the most common mistakes by reading our guide on things […]