Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad

Scottish First Names That Start With P: Gaelic Spellings, Meanings And Pronunciation

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Looking for Scottish first names that start with P? This guide covers genuine Scottish and Scottish Gaelic P names, including meanings, pronunciation, origins and where names like Paisley, Pàdraig and Peigi fit into Scotland’s naming traditions.

5 Italian Regions That Reward the Curious Traveller

5 Italian Regions That Reward the Curious Traveller | 5 Italian Regions That Reward the Curious Traveller

Plenty of people return to Italy because one visit can barely scratch the surface. A first trip often revolves around Rome, Florence and Venice, usually completed at a pace that requires strong coffee and comfortable shoes. Repeat visits tend to look very different. Once the major landmarks have been ticked off, regional Italy starts making […]

5 Small Towns in Portugal Worth Adding to Your Road Trip

5 Small Towns in Portugal Worth Adding to Your Road Trip | 5 Small Towns in Portugal Worth Adding to Your Road Trip

Portugal has a habit of being reduced to Lisbon, Porto and a long strip of Algarve beaches. That is slightly unfair on a country that keeps some of its best stories in places with medieval walls, hilltop castles and populations smaller than a busy football stadium. The smaller towns are where things become interesting. One […]

These European Destinations Let You Escape the Summer Crowds

These European Destinations Let You Escape the Summer Crowds | These European Destinations Let You Escape the Summer Crowds

Europe in summer does not have to mean squeezing onto the same packed beaches, paying inflated resort prices, or joining a queue just to photograph a viewpoint. Some of the continent’s most memorable warm-weather destinations sit beyond the busiest coastal strips, offering quieter lakes, mountain trails, historic villages, local markets, and coves that require a […]