Izzy’s Travel Tips – Blethers from Afar

The best places to eat near Glencoe, Scotland

September 9, 2020

Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, Scotland, the great outdoors, United Kingdom, Wining & Dining

With its breathtaking mountain scenery, rugged country walks and sprawling lochs all ripe for exploring, it's no wonder that Glencoe is seen by many as the gateway to Scotland's great outdoors. Every year, the...

10 peaceful escapes in Krabi, Thailand

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September 5, 2020

Asia, Izzy's Travel Tips, Mindful Travel, Thailand

Sweeping, white beaches. Lush, lively rainforests. Crystal clear waters, peppered with limestone cliffs and unspoiled islands just calling out to be explored... It's little wonder that Krabi is one of the mos...

Taking the train to Pinhao: The perfect day trip to Portugal’s Douro Valley

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September 4, 2020

Activities, Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, Poland, road trips, Wining & Dining

If there's one thing the Portuguese know, it's how to make good wine. The country is famed for its plonk. With its warm days and mediterranean climate, the coastal landscape is blessed with the prime condit...

10 ways you can inject a little Hygge into your morning routine

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August 28, 2020

Denmark, Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, Wellbeing

The world can be a hectic place. It’s easy to get swept into a tide of busyness, no matter what your lifestyle. For some, that might be trying to get your foot up on the career ladder, or trying to balance yo...

10 must-have eco-friendly toiletries that belong in your suitcase

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August 26, 2020

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It’s a sad truth that as much as we might like to travel the world, the footprints that we leave behind are not always the good kind. My last post looked at the effects that we, as travellers, can have on the ...

10 easy tips to help you travel greener

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August 22, 2020

Features, Izzy's Travel Tips, Mindful Travel

It’s a fact; the concepts of Travel and The Environment have not always had the smoothest of relationships. If they were to be cast as characters in a film, the plot would probably fall along the lines of Gone...

5 easy and scenic running routes in Edinburgh for beginners

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August 20, 2020

Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, Scotland, the great outdoors, Wellbeing

2020's lockdown brought with it many surprises. Many of them - let's be frank - were pants. Among the more positive, however, were the renewed interest in two things; fitness and the chance to get outdoors mo...

The Times It All Went Wrong: Take Two

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June 16, 2020

Features, Izzy's Travel Tips, life as a writer, The Stories

Five years ago (...how?!) I shared an article called ‘The Times it All Went Wrong’, with the hope of showing the, erm, slightly less glamorous side of travelling. Surprisingly, it went down a storm. What do...

How to spend the perfect weekend in Porto

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November 30, 2019

Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, Portugal, weekend breaks

When it comes to European city breaks, Porto is somewhat of an overlooked gem. With a population of a quarter of a million – that's half the size of my home city, Edinburgh – the city sits near Portuguese...

Stepping into the world of Game of Thrones with Dubrovnik Walking Tours

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October 2, 2019

Activities, Croatia, Europe, Izzy's Travel Tips, weekend breaks

It won’t take long after setting foot in Dubrovnik to discover why this beautiful coastal city has made such a popular film location over the years. With its ancient fortified walls, dramatic mountain backdrop...