Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad

A Glasgow Lifeline Is On The Brink After Rent Hikes Push Costs Too High

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Turning Point Scotland says a Glasgow base that has supported people with drug and alcohol issues for more than 30 years is under threat after what it describes as significant rent rises.

You Can Do Crete Without a Car, but Pick Your Base Carefully

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Crete without a car is practical if you base yourself in major towns, use KTEL intercity buses and accept a slower pace. Plan around Heraklion, Rethymno, Chania and Agios Nikolaos for the simplest trip.

Why Some Homes in This French Village Have Boat Hulls for Roofs

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Équihen-Plage on northern France’s Opal Coast preserves the unusual legacy of quilles en l’air, homes built beneath inverted fishing-boat hulls.

6 European Border Cities Where One Trip Feels Like Two

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These captivating European border cities combine layered history, regional food, and easy access to a neighboring country. Start with Bratislava, Trieste, San Sebastián, Perpignan, Mikulov, and Görlitz.