Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad

New Year’s Eve 2026 Getaways Recommended By Travel Experts

Edinburgh Castle with fireworks_

I’ve never liked New Year’s Eve anyway! A common statement made by many friends. The solution? New Year’s Eve getaways. What better way to ring in the bells of the new year than exploring how another culture does it, visiting friends in faraway lands or even celebrating in another city in your home country? We […]

Tower of London Guide: Tips for 2026

Tower of London guide. flags, blue skies

The Tower of London is a historically important London activity visited by thousands of locals, tourists, and school students every year. While the experience of visiting London’s attractions has changed of late, there are still lots of fun things you can do in the Big Smoke, including a trip to see the UNESCO World Heritage […]

14 Ways to Get to Machu Picchu (2026) Entrance Fees, Rules & Routes

Machu Picchu in Peru

Machu Picchu in Peru features high on many travellers’ bucket lists, and rightfully so. One of the world’s new seven wonders, Machu Picchu, is hailed as an archaeologist’s dream. Believed to have been built by hand in the 15th century by Peru’s Inca civilisation, this South American icon is hard to miss and is often […]

Affordable North Coast 500 Hostels (Dorms and Private Rooms)

John o Groats signpost North Coast 500 Scotland_

Hiking and biking around the NC500, visiting on a budget or prefer somewhere slightly more social than a hotel? Whatever your reason for searching for North Coast 500 hostels, this guide details the best options at some of the most popular stops on Scotland’s answer to Route 66. Planning your NC500 trip? Start here and […]