10 great places to go kayaking in Scotland
Fancy a spot of kayaking in Scotland? Excellent choice! With its rugged coastlines, temptingly-close islands and a mere 30,000 lochs to explore, Sco...
Pitch perfect: How to approach hotels and secure press stays as a travel blogger
As much as I love writing about travel, there’s a lot of misconceptions about what it takes to be a blogger. The line I hear most often is: “It must b...
Autumn in Edinburgh: 10 reasons why autumn is the best season to visit
At the risk of upsetting Andy Williams fans around the world, I have a confession to make: Autumn is here, and to me, it is hands down the most wonder...
The best places to eat near Glencoe, Scotland
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 a...
Taking the train to Pinhao: Exploring Portugal’s Douro Valley
it 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 cli...
5 easy and scenic running routes in Edinburgh for beginners
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 inter...
The Simmer Dim: A Short Story by Izzy Gray
In 2020, lockdown hit, forcing us into our homes and taking away the usual travel opportunities. It's been a heartbreaking time for many reasons, but...
The Times It All Went Wrong: Take Two
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...
How to spend the perfect weekend in Porto
When it comes to European city breaks, Porto is somewhat of an overlooked gem. With a population of just 250k, it's often overshadowed by its bigger ...
Stepping into the world of Game of Thrones with Dubrovnik Walking Tours
Do you know what ran through my head as I watched Game of Thrones for the first time? Finally, a show which has made it acceptable to unleash my inne...
