Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad

5 Days in Ireland Itinerary: Introducing Ireland’s Ancient East

Farm food on table at Green Barn Ireland

Spend time in Dublin (if you must), then depart to Ireland’s Ancient East on this 5-day itinerary in Ireland. 5 Days in Ireland Itinerary: Ireland’s Ancient East Where is Ireland’s Ancient East After the widely successful West Atlantic Way campaign pushing visitors out of the capital city, Dublin, towards the 16,000 miles of rugged coastline […]

The North Coast 500 Packing List: 23 Essential Items + 1 Not

Stunning views from Stac Pollaidh hill in Ullapool on the North Coast 500 in Scotland

So you’ve picked your route and it’s time to pack but what does one take on Scotland’s answer to Route 66, the North Coast 500? Granted you will be aware that the Scottish Highlands can face four seasons in one day and the summer months are blighted with those wee terrors, the midges, but never […]

Budapest Restaurants: Where and What to Eat

Budapest restaurants

Budapest has a little bit of everything – culture, history, architecture… and traditional Hungarian food. This variety is also evident in the Budapest street food scene, which is sold (cheaply) around the city. For those not on a budget trip, Hungarian food, as well as every other type imaginable, can be found in many of Budapest’s restaurants. Amongst the […]

Introducing the Lesser-Known Colombian City: Popayán

Popayan Colombia

Popayán, one of the Colombian destinations we never quite made it to , but it gives us an excuse to go back! Luckily for us, Katie from What’s Katie Doing has been and was happy to share her experience of this south-western Colombian city. Here are the details on where to stay and things to do in Popayán, Colombia. Hey […]

Fiesta! Colombia’s El Carnaval de Barranquilla

El Carnaval de Barranquilla hats in store vendor in Colombia

For me (Dane from Holiday from Where), Barranquilla was the full Colombian experience: beauty, danger, dancing, tropical beaches, the incredible culture of the Colombian people, and not to forget the buzzing El Carnaval de Barranquilla. Read our extensive Colombia travel guide Why You Shouldn’t Miss Barranquilla It was completely by chance that I was in […]