You’d think answering “what is the most beautiful Greek island?” would be simple. It’s Greece. Throw a rock into the Aegean and you’ll probably hit something absurdly scenic. Blue domes, white villages, turquoise water, cats lounging on stone steps like they own the place. But here’s the problem. There are over 200 inhabited Greek islands […]
Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad
Scotland, Travel Planning
Where to Stay in Scottish Highlands, What to Do, A 3-Day Itinerary Travel Guide
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The first time I drove into the Scottish Highlands, I remember thinking something along the lines of, “My god… this is the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen.” I couldn’t believe my eyes and I knew I’d be back time and time again, looking for where to stay in Scottish Highlands. The mountains are breathtaking, […]
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Vienna – the city of music, dreams and really impressive buildings. There really are so many things to do in Vienna. This laid-back and bizarrely quiet Austrian city is one which I thought would be vanilla for activities but oh how I was wrong. I would argue that a weekend in Vienna is just not […]
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Standing on the summit of Ben Vorlich for the first time is one of those moments where Scotland quietly shows off. No dramatic fanfare. No ticket booths. Just you, a patchwork of lochs and mountains, and wind that feels like it’s been travelling since the Ice Age. We hiked Ben Vorlich expecting a nice day […]
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December is one of those months where everything is busy, getting ready for the holidays, the cold starts setting in. It’s not as cold as January or February yet… but the shock of going from October and November weather, to the much colder December weeks, can be a lot. Don’t get me wrong, winter is […]