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19 things to do in Copenhagen
What to do, where to stay, and why you should visit the Danish capital. Here’s my guide to the best things to do in Copenhagen… Copenhagen is a city that conjures so many different images. Hygge. The colourful houses of the harbour. The sprinkle of magic that comes courtesy of the fact that children’s fairy…
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The time I missed a flight + 5 things I learned
When I missed a flight it felt like the end of the world. But it’s not, even if it feels like it at the time… So today I thought I would write about the time I missed a flight. It was a few years ago now, but it’s still up there as one of my…
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Doing the Loony Dook: everything you need to know
Your complete guide to one of Scotland’s strangest traditions… Scotland has a lot of New Year traditions. First footing. Eating black bun. Belting out Auld Lang Syne at the top of our lungs. However, one of the Scottish traditions that you may not have heard of is what I’m going to talk about today, and…
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Places to eat in Stirling
My guide to the best places to eat in Stirling Looking for a round-up of the best places to eat in Stirling? This is for you. I just moved to Stirling a few months ago and it’s definitely interesting getting a feel for the food scene at a new place. For me, Stirling excels at…
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Where to stay in Skye: a wonderful stay at Near Byre, Waternish
Here’s a deep dive on what it’s like to stay at Near Byre, Waternish, on the Isle of Skye… This is my review of our magical stay at Near Byre, Waternish, on the Isle of Skye. I wouldn’t usually dedicate a whole post to the accommodation somewhere, but sometimes a place is just pretty special.…
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The Isle of Skye in winter: plan your amazing trip
It’s wild, untamed, and strikingly beautiful. Here’s what you need to know about visiting the Isle of Skye in winter… Plan an amazing trip to the Isle of Skye in winter with my detailed travel guide! I booked a trip to the Isle of Skye for the end of 2021, after a year without a…
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Things to do in Skye: my must-sees on this magical island
Make the most of every moment on the magical island with my guide to the best things to do in Skye! There are so many big-ticket tourist attractions on the Isle of Skye. Your biggest challenge is probably going to be how to cram them all into your trip. Trust me, though, you don’t want…
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The Three Chimneys Skye: a review of the award-winning restaurant
It’s the Michelin-starred restaurant that you don’t want to miss. Complete your island trip with a visit to The Three Chimneys, Skye! The Three Chimneys, Skye, is an award-winning Scottish ‘restaurant with rooms’. It’s Michelin starred and if you’re in the know then it probably needs no introduction. I hadn’t heard of it until I…
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How to bag your first munro: a beginner’s guide
Everything you need to know about bagging your first munro. For beginners, by a beginner! Say hello to your go-to guide for bagging your first munro! When you reach a certain age in Scotland there comes a point when munros become a thing. Climbing or ‘bagging’ munros is something of a national pastime and, if…
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The Wallace Monument in Stirling: what you need to know
How to make the most out of your visit to one of Stirling’s most iconic landmarks, the Wallace Monument… The Wallace Monument is one of the most iconic landmarks in Stirling. It peeps out of the skyline wherever you go, adding a sprinkle of magic to the setting and reminding you just how much history…
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