Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad

SXSW Hotels: By Location & Price Range in 2026

Austin South Congress

South By Southwest is a popular nine-day music, film, and interactive festival in Austin, Texas. The whole city is taken over by shows, talks, and gigs, which makes finding SXSW accommodation extremely difficult. We have attended South By many times, so you can trust us when we say that finding SXSW hotels and hostels is […]

West Island Way Hike & Things to Do in Bute

West Island Way Hike | Isle of Bute Scotland

Hiking the West Island Way on the Isle of Bute and things to do around Rothesay.  West Island Way Walking Route Day 1: Kilchattan Bay – Rothesay Approximately – 26km/16 miles + 35,603 steps (using phones for data) Time – 7.5 hours (lunch + 2 snack/scenery stops) Terrain: Coastal path, farmlands, one hill (optional) Accommodation: […]

Hike Sapa Valley – Rice For Lunch, Rice Wine For Breakfast

Sapa Valley Vietnam

Exhausted from the rush of Hanoi? Sapa Valley in the north of Vietnam is your answer to tranquillity. Set amongst the rice fields, this relatively easy two-day hike will immerse you in the local culture and get your heart pumping, and obviously, there is rice wine involved if you so wish. Hanoi to Sapa I […]

Vietnam Bucket List: How Many Will You Do?

This Vietnam bucket list will introduce you to its lush landscapes, historically important attractions, incredible food, diverse culture, and the best photo spots so that you can document your travels and share them with folks at home. Vietnam Travel Tips Vietnam Attractions and Destinations Halong Bay Boat Tour Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, […]