Dunoon, on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, packs a surprising amount into a small Scottish town. You get Highland Games, botanic gardens, long-distance walking routes, loch kayaking, arts events, and ferry-hopping adventures, all within easy reach of Glasgow. If you’re heading over from the city, check out our Glasgow travel guide to make the most […]
Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad
The five Connecticut towns most consistently praised for their friendly atmosphere and classic New England charm are Norwich, Mystic, Kent, Essex, and Litchfield. Each combines walkable historic streets, genuine community warmth, and enough to do that a weekend visit rarely feels rushed. If you’re building a broader itinerary, these towns fit perfectly into a wider New England […]
Ballater is a Victorian village in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, sitting at the eastern edge of the Cairngorms National Park, 36 miles west of Aberdeen. It is the closest village to Balmoral Castle and has been a royal destination since Queen Victoria described the estate as her “dear paradise in the Highlands.” Today it offers outdoor […]
New York City is one of the best destinations you can take a teenager. It delivers on every front: iconic landmarks, Broadway shows, world-class museums, sports, street food, and neighbourhoods that feel straight off their TikTok feed. Mix big sights with local experiences and vary the pace, that is the formula that works. Why NYC […]
The Great Lakes region covers an area larger than the United Kingdom and its shoreline is dotted with small towns that offer everything from car-free island life and sea kayaking to cherry festivals and glacial geology. The lakes span across several US states, including Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, as well […]