Planning a family holiday for July to December 2026? Japan, Croatia and Austria offer strong combinations of seasonal appeal, practical transport and experiences that work across generations.
Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad
Planning a Niagara Falls 2-Day Tour from NYC: Corning & Finger Lakes? Learn how the itinerary works, what is optional, where you stay, and how to prepare for the night tour, Cave of the Winds, and Maid of the Mist.
A practical guide to the Vienna: Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Tour, including the 22-room palace route, gardens-only option, timing, meeting-point advice, and what skip-the-line access really means.
A practical guide to booking a Cappadocia: Goreme Hot Air Balloon Flight at Sunrise, including hotel pickups, weather cancellations, basket access, flight length and where to stay.
Let’s just get this out of the way. Tipping in Scotland is not the same as tipping in the US. And if you walk into a pub throwing around 20% tips like you’re back home, you’re going to confuse people. Possibly even slightly alarm them. Now, I spend a lot of time in Scotland. I […]





