Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad

Where to Stay in Vienna – Best Neighbourhoods and Hotels (2026)

St. Peter Church landscape Vienna Austria

Where to stay in Vienna? A challenging question for the ‘city of dreams’ with so much choice! Austria’s capital is divided into districts and each area comes with its own price point and appeal. If you are visiting for the first time, Innere Stadt is the easiest base for major sights, while Mariahilf and Neubau give you the […]

Hostel Rules and Regulations – Don’t Be THAT Traveller

The Society Hotel private dorm bed with curtains in a hostel

Looking for tips on how to handle hostel dorm etiquette? While hostels are a cheap form of accommodation, making a budget stretch further, they are not a replacement for home! Learn how to avoid treating 8-bed dorms like private bedrooms with the following advice from seasoned backpackers. In this guide, fellow travel fans have put […]

34 Milan Hidden Gems Even Locals Don’t Know About

Monumental Cemetery's The Last Supper sculpture of the Campari Tomb in Milan Italy, a hidden gem

This guide to hidden gems of Milan reveals activities that you can only do in The Fashion Capital of the World including tours, food, and lesser-known options for all visitors.  Let’s take a look at alternative options to the most popular attractions, so you can see Milan off the beaten path, while avoiding crowds of tourists. Even […]