Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad

This is How You Spend One Day in Vancouver

Vancouver skyline

Vancouver, the British Columbia city with everything. Mountains, parks with beaches, friendly people, great summers, actual seasons (read: rain), food to satisfy even a fussy eater and cool neighbourhoods waiting to be explored. So, with all this potential activity, what do you do with one day in Vancouver? » Visiting Vancouver in winter? Here’s the […]

Where to Stay in Bucharest | The Best Areas

Striking building with dome top in Bucharest's Old Town

Bucharest, Romania’s capital is fast becoming a popular destination. With an attractive party scene, interesting recent history and an easy day trip to Bran Castle, it’s no wonder this surprisingly hipster, and affordable, city is on many European bucket lists. Bucharest is actually quite big, with many of the main attractions located around the Old […]

16 Festive Things to Do in Budapest in December (Local Tips)

16 Festive Things to Do in Budapest in December Local Tips shutterstock 772893130 | 16 Festive Things to Do in Budapest in December (Local Tips)

Magical winter markets, hot thermal baths and cool Christmas events, there are lots of festive things to do in Budapest in December. This guide details what the locals love to do in Budapest during winter as well as the popular must-see attractions.  Why trust me? I’m Robert, a Hungarian digital content creator who lives in […]

10 Things to Do in Lovely Ljubljana

10 Things to do in Lovely Ljubljana

Hard word to say, hard city to leave! No one dislikes the very laid-back capital city of Slovenia, Ljubljana (‘lyoo-BLY-AH-nah’). This small European destination is comfortably discovered by foot, offers interesting architecture to stare at, and has a very progressive attitude to zero waste. There are plenty of things to do in Ljubljana for those […]

Bucharest to Transylvania: How to Get to Bran Castle

In the heart of Transylvania, on top of a cliff, is the majestic silhouette of one of the most famous structures in the fictional world – the Dracula Castle. This guide details how to get from Bucharest to Transylvania to visit Romania’s famous Bran Castle. Built over 600 years ago, the castle retains and projects […]