Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad

Edinburgh Luggage Storage: 9 Options Near Waverley (2026)

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Editorial credit: Felix Lipov / Shutterstock.comThe quick version Edinburgh roughly doubles in size every August, when the Fringe, the International Festival and the Tattoo land at once and the streets around Waverley fill up. That’s when finding luggage storage in Edinburgh stops being a nice-to-have. It’s a year-round problem too, in a city built on […]

Ebola Cases Are Rising Faster Than Response Efforts, and That Matters for Travelers

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Health experts are warning that Ebola cases are increasing faster than response efforts. Here is what that means for travelers, including the practical precautions worth taking before and during a trip.

Glasgow’s New 54km Active Travel Push Could Make the City Easier on Foot and Bike

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Glasgow is prioritising 54km of walking, wheeling and cycling routes by 2032, with a new delivery framework aimed at speeding up protected routes across the city. For budget travellers, that could mean easier low-cost movement between neighbourhoods and sights.

Hancock, Michigan Turns Finnish Heritage Into a Summer Festival of Air Guitars and Sauna Games

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Hancock in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is leaning hard into its Finnish identity this summer, with a mix of midsummer traditions and oddball competitions that should give budget travelers plenty to watch without spending much.