Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad

Edinburgh Waverley Station: Arrivals, Luggage and Nearby Sights

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Editorial credit: photocritical / Shutterstock.com Edinburgh Waverley puts you between the Old Town and New Town, with Princes Street on one side and the lanes leading towards the Royal Mile on the other. It is a convenient arrival point for a weekend in the capital or a few hours of exploring between trains. A little […]

Travel Money Checklist: What to Sort Before a Holiday Abroad

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Your first evening abroad should be about finding your accommodation and somewhere good to eat. Knowing how you will pay for the airport transfer, dinner and a few essentials makes that arrival easier, especially after a delayed flight. Sorting your travel money starts with the holiday you have planned. A city break with prepaid attractions […]

Seville in the Heat: Timing the Alcázar, Tapas and the Siesta Hours

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A day in Seville feels very different when you leave room for the heat. Book your main sight, keep the walking manageable and give yourself somewhere comfortable to spend the afternoon. The Alcázar gardens, tiled courtyards and evenings by the river are much easier to enjoy when you are not rushing between them. For a […]