Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad

9 Cheap Hostels in Vancouver Under $45

White metal bed in white room of St Claris Hostel Vancouver

Vancouver is a bustling west coast seaport city in British Columbia. Just over an hour’s drive from the Canada-America border, it has star attractions such as the scenic Stanley Park and quirky Granville Island. There are an overwhelming number of cheap hostels in Vancouver, including those with bars and a beach hostel. While the city […]

10 Cheap Hostels in Toronto Under $40

Kensington Market building in Toronto

Cheap hostels in Toronto, Canada are not actually that hard to come by. Toronto (in Ontario) is an expensive city to visit but there are some budget accommodation options so you can spend your Canadian dollars on more exciting Toronto activities! This guide will detail safe and affordable Toronto hostels in the heart of downtown […]

Best Viewpoints in Barcelona for Photo Spots + Instagram

Barcelona Montjuic Castle

Looking for the best Barcelona viewpoints and Barcelona photo spots? Barcelona, the Catalan city that steals the hearts of travel lovers and photographers alike. The popular city in the northeastern corner of Spain attracts millions of food, wine, architecture and photography fans! Charlie from World Travel Photography has created this guide packed with landscape shot […]

Top Christmas Trips – USA, Canada, Central & South America

Cocktails by the beach or shopping splurges in cities – there is no right way to celebrate the festive holiday in the Americas. If you are looking for ideas to change up your Christmas trips in the Americas this year, look no further! We asked fellow travel lovers and experts about the best places to […]

Zero Waste Gifts For All the Family

Zero waste gifts such as toothbrush, Keep Cup and bamboo cutlery displayed on work top

Stressing about the amount of waste and plastic that the festive period and birthday parties bring? You’ve come to the right place. This zero-waste gift guide shares ideas for everyone in the family from the workaholic to those with wanderlust, without shoving your environmental agenda down their throat (too much). Let’s help create a band […]