It was fitting that the final leg of our Scotland road trip would take us back to the beautiful Dumfries and Galloway region. This was where we took our first ever self-catering break together back in 2015. In fact, our first time in Dumfries and Galloway was the subject of our first ever blog post! … Read more
“Will it ever stop?” we asked ourselves as relentless sheets of rain lashed against the kitchen window. The cloudless skies and summer temperatures of the past few days in Fort William felt like a distant memory. Instead, the Isle of Skye had greeted us with a rude, wet awakening of the fact that we were … Read more
Fort William was to be the second base of our Scotland road trip. More specifically, we’d be staying in the small village of Banavie, less than five minutes from the town. Our trip had begun in the beautiful Loch Lomond National Park before heading up the spectacular A82 to reach Fort William. We’d be based … Read more
After kicking off our Scotland road trip exploring the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, it was time to move on to our next base. We were heading to the village of Banavie, a stone’s throw from the town of Fort William, famously nestled under the immense bulk of Ben Nevis – the UK’s tallest mountain. … Read more
2020 has firmly established itself as the year of the “Staycation”. Millions have chosen to discover what’s on their doorstep rather than head overseas. We were no exception. Our usual style of trip involves plenty of public transport, border crossings, and new cities – exploring as much as we can in our limited time off … Read more
From Estonia to Uzbekistan and everywhere in between, we love exploring a city at sunrise. The magical lighting, the empty streets, and the chance to watch the city coming to life are all reasons to set an early alarm and head out! In August 2020, Matt got the chance to visit Norway. So, of course, … Read more
The outbreak of Covid-19 has changed everything. The way we work, travel, relax and socialise is now almost unrecognisable compared to six months ago. But, with the pandemic looking likely to stretch deep into 2022, it is becoming clear that we will never return to the world we once knew. What does this mean in … Read more
November isn’t exactly peak season in the High Tatras mountains of Slovakia. The pleasant reliability of the summer weather has long since passed, and the winter snows have yet to fall. A perfect time, therefore, to fly to the tiny city of Poprad and book two nights in a mountain hut! Truth be told, this … Read more
Time for another mountain write-up, and we’re sticking in the UK for a trip to the Cairngorms. Located in North-East Scotland, just south of the city of Inverness, the Cairngorms National Park is the UK’s largest. Accordingly, it is a perfect playground for outdoor pursuits. Skiing, hiking, winter mountaineering, kayaking – you name it; the … Read more
Odesa is one of Ukraine’s most fun cities, located on the shores of the Black Sea. Indeed, it is a particular favourite among local holidaymakers and beach-goers and has plenty to keep any visitor interested. With a rich cultural history, incredible markets, and underground wonders, here are our ideas for the best things to do … Read more
Kaliningrad is a city like no other, with some intriguing things to see and do. It’s the largest in the region of the same name, a Russian exclave on the Baltic coastline, sandwiched between Lithuania and Poland. Although Kaliningrad is cut off from Mother Russia geographically, it is surrounded by EU states and remains culturally … Read more
Arching almost impossibly high over the vivid emerald waters of the Neretva River, Stari Most is an architectural icon in Bosnia & Herzegovina. But there’s more to this picture-perfect view than meets the eye… Stari Most is the jewel in the crown of Mostar, a city we discovered entirely by accident. This is a long … Read more