Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad

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 […]

14 Best Day Trips From Edinburgh – By Scotland Experts

Scotland kelpies Falkirk

Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, is an obvious destination choice for visitors, but did you know that fourteen of the best day trips from Edinburgh can be reached in less than two hours? So after you’ve strolled the cobbled streets of the Old Town and ate your way through the New Town (maximum three days), hop on […]

12 Festive Things to Do in Portland in Winter

Portland Christmas Events

Portland, Oregon, is known for beer, food, makers, and nature, and one season shows off this Oregon city’s best of – winter. November through to the end of December are great months to visit because the city is packed with Christmas Portland events. We visited Portland during winter and take it from us, the sunrises […]

Lightweight Hiking Shoes and Boots Review

Salomon Quest Ladies Boots

Lightweight hiking shoes are essential for hikers who love to travel. This guide will compare the best on the market detailing how to choose good lightweight hiking shoes and boots and also which brands come out best. We have personally tried the products in this guide before reviewing. We currently wear two of them as […]