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Where to Get the Best Views of Edinburgh

Are you planning a trip to Edinburgh? Sure, you can’t miss the Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, dinner in a pub, and whisky tasting, but you also cannot miss the best views of Edinburgh. No trip to Edinburgh would be complete without a climb up Arthur’s Seat or a view from the Scott Monument. Where to Get the Best Views of […]

9 Reasons Why You Should Visit Girona, Spain

Girona, located in Catalonia, Spain, sits between Barcelona and Costa Brava. It’s a gorgeous place to visit, with medieval walls, narrow winding city streets, and one of the best preserved Jewish Quarters in Europe. All you need is one day to see the best of Girona, making it a great destination on even the quickest […]

Exactly How to Hike to Montserrat | Catalonia, Spain

This guide covers how to hike to Montserrat from Estacio de Monistrol (the train station). We provide a step-by-step guide in photos, because finding your way from the train station to the trailhead can be tricky. A visit to Montserrat is one of the most popular day trips from Barcelona. Many people come here to […]

Hiking the Kintail Saddle in Scotland

Our hiking shoes got a lot of use in Scotland. But the most memorable hike, the one that had our legs trembling with fatigue and our eyes wide open with amazement, was the Kintail Saddle. Before flying to Scotland, I did a lot of research looking for that perfect Scottish hike. For us, the perfect […]

Our Attempt on Bla Bheinn, Scotland

Bla Bheinn (Blaven) is one of the most spectacular hikes on the Isle of Skye, if not all of Scotland. From the summit, hikers have 360° views along the Cuillin Ridge and over the Isle of Skye. It was a hike that we were all really looking forward to. But things would not work out […]

How We Spent 24 Hours in Dublin

Our two week tour through Scotland and Ireland ended in Dublin. With just 24 hours to explore this city, we made it a point to visit some of the more popular sites. Here’s what we did, what we liked, and what we could have skipped. First Impression of Dublin The four of us stayed in a […]

Postcards from Glencoe, Scotland

If you are taking a road trip through Scotland, Glencoe should be on your list of places to visit. This gorgeous valley is a great place for families, hikers, and those that love the great outdoors. You can either drive through it, spending just an hour here, or you could easily spend an entire day hiking […]

Driving the Dingle Peninsula, Ireland

Here is another destination for your Ireland bucket list: the gorgeous Dingle Peninsula. If scenic drives, stunning coastal scenery, and a visit to one of Ireland’s most colorful towns sounds interesting to you, keep reading. Driving the Dingle Peninsula is a must on a visit to Ireland! Dingle Peninsula Road Trip Things to Know Before […]