I was standing on a beach in Ghana with a plate of fresh grilled fish, sand between my toes, and zero other tourists in sight, thinking: why does nobody talk about African beaches the same way they talk about the Maldives or Bali? Honestly, I think Africa has some of the best beaches in the […]
Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad
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I spent a solid chunk of time before my first trip to the Cairngorms half-convinced I needed to know bear safety protocol. I’d watched too many North American wildlife documentaries and my brain had apparently decided Scotland and British Columbia were interchangeable. They are not. So, short answer: no. There are no wild bears in […]
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What Does “Hoots Mon” Mean? “Hoots mon” is a Scottish exclamation used to express surprise, disbelief, or emphasis. It’s basically the Scottish equivalent of saying: But here’s the important bit. It’s not used in everyday modern conversation the way people think it is. If someone says “hoots mon” today, it’s usually: So yes, it has […]
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There’s a moment on Scotland’s west coast where everything just… slows down. It might be when you’re driving past a loch that looks suspiciously like a screensaver. Or when you realise the “road” ahead is basically a polite suggestion with passing places and blind corners. Or maybe it’s when you’re standing on a beach that […]
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Top Attractions in Belfast: The Honest Guide to What’s Actually Worth Your Time
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I turned up in Belfast expecting a city still defined by its past. What I found instead was a place that has done something genuinely impressive: it has turned that past into something you can actually engage with, rather than just feel awkward around. Titanic Belfast alone would justify the trip. The fact that there […]