Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad

Budapest Restaurants: Where and What to Eat

Budapest restaurants

Budapest has a little bit of everything – culture, history, architecture… and traditional Hungarian food. This variety is also evident in the Budapest street food scene, which is sold (cheaply) around the city. For those not on a budget trip, Hungarian food, as well as every other type imaginable, can be found in many of Budapest’s restaurants. Amongst the […]

Introducing the Lesser-Known Colombian City: Popayán

Popayan Colombia

Popayán, one of the Colombian destinations we never quite made it to , but it gives us an excuse to go back! Luckily for us, Katie from What’s Katie Doing has been and was happy to share her experience of this south-western Colombian city. Here are the details on where to stay and things to do in Popayán, Colombia. Hey […]

Fiesta! Colombia’s El Carnaval de Barranquilla

Fiesta Colombias El Carnaval de Barranquilla shutterstock 1254504097 | Fiesta! Colombia's El Carnaval de Barranquilla

For me (Dane from Holiday from Where), Barranquilla was the full Colombian experience: beauty, danger, dancing, tropical beaches, the incredible culture of the Colombian people, and not to forget the buzzing El Carnaval de Barranquilla. Read our extensive Colombia travel guide Why You Shouldn’t Miss Barranquilla It was completely by chance that I was in […]

First Time Backpacking in Nicaragua

Backpackers by lake on Ometepe Island in Nicaragua

Backpacking in Nicaragua is a great choice for those new to this style of travel and has lots to offer the more established drifter. This guide details everything you need to know to plan your next trip to The Land of Lakes and Volcanoes. Backpacking in Nicaragua Itinerary Nicaragua is sandwiched between Honduras on top […]