Coming up: islands, eeriness, spooky old hospitals, neglected villages, neglected people, 2 nuclear bunkers, long-forgotten mansions, and the people and places of abandoned Scotland (that nobody talks about). 🌳 Most of Scotland is very remote (and much more remote than the vast majority of tourists ever expect). For example: It has lots of little islands....Read More
Coming up: organs, iron, tablet, teacakes, foods you’ve heard of, foods you haven’t, lots of soups and seafood, some must-take tours, why Scottish eats are deeply underrated, and 22 traditional Scottish foods you need to try! 🐘 Alright, let’s talk about the elephant in the room here before we get started: 🇬🇧 People think British...Read More
Coming up: pilgrims, paving, outlaws, uplands, abbeys, Arran, signposted wanders, unmarked challenges, hikes you’ve heard of, hikes you haven’t, and the 16 best long-distance walking trails in Scotland. 🏴 You’ve all heard of the West Highland Way* 🥾 (*just in case you haven’t, it’s Scotland’s most famous long-distance hike. Measuring in at 96 miles (154km),...Read More
Coming up: ferries, fish, trekking, tripping, dimensions, decisions, making friends, avoiding other tourists, more animals than you might be expecting, exciting things you haven’t heard of, and deciding between the Isle of Skye and the Isle of Mull (over 9 rounds). 🏴 The Isle of Skye and the Isle of Mull are two of Scotland’s...Read More
Coming up: a pyramid, some people, tiny little coffins, a sandy airport, some abandoned houses, lots of islands, a road built by just one man, a big bunch of conspiracy theories, and 24 strange spots in Scotland you didn’t know about. 🏴 Scotland is home to LOTS of surprising and surreal sites. … but, naturally,...Read More
Coming up: soups, shocks, a divisive river, 19 cents of air, midday lulls, early-morning adventures, day trips to Hoi An, some unmissable tours, and the 15 things that surprised me after moving to Da Nang. 👉 … but of ALL the places I’ve ever visited, Da Nang is one of my favorites* (*and, apart from...Read More
Coming up in this guide: the world’s shortest passenger flight, lots of basic facilities, just eight passengers, two Scottish islands, some stuff you probably didn’t know about the Orkneys, and a very little plane ride. Because you’ve clicked on an article called ‘the shortest flight in the world is in Scotland,’ you probably already know...Read More
Coming up: weird numbers, weird people, weird things to visit, some of my favorite underrated adventures, a few unwelcome criticisms, an unexpected animal, and 23 surprising facts & stats about Scotland. 🏴 I absolutely LOVE Scotland. Possibly my favorite nation on the planet, I’ve visited the place more times than I can remember (mainly cos...Read More
Coming up in this guide: briefcased Americans, an outlaw king, laughing at Limmy, a load of Scottish clichés, some scenic inspiration, and 20+ movies about Scotland to watch before you go. You’re about to visit Scotland. … and, presumably (because you’ve clicked on this guide), you want to learn more about the place. But instead...Read More
Coming up: cafes, coffees, breakfasts, buffets, street food, Uzbek eats(!), staying both long-term and short-term, many grumpy Russians, surprisingly-good proximity to Hoi An, some of the best local markets you’ve ever seen, and the 6 best areas to stay in Da Nang. As I write this, I’m living in Da Nang. … so I’ve spent...Read More
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