Tag: travelblog
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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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Things to do in Aberdeen: your complete guide
My guide to the Granite City! From castles, cosy cafes, and a charming old town, these are my favourite things to do in Aberdeen… My complete guide to the best things to do in Aberdeen. Known as both the Granite City and the Silver City, the steely grey of Aberdeen will be one of the…
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The Jacobite steam train: everything you need to know
Planning a trip on the Jacobite steam train? Here’s how you can make the most out of your trip… Have you ever been on a steam train? No? Until recently, I hadn’t either. I also thought it probably wasn’t something I would ever do. Trains aren’t really something I get excited about, apart from when…
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Things to do in Budapest: my top picks for your city break
The best things to do in Budapest, Hungary, my new favourite European city break! If you’re planning your next European city break then definitely make sure that you have the Hungarian capital of Budapest on your list. The city is impressive on so many levels. It has beautiful architecture every turn, a ton of cool…
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The best restaurants in Varanasi, India
From brunch spots, restaurants off the tourist track, and where to find the best coffee… here are the best restaurants to visit in Varanasi, India. Last updated 10/04/2023 India is a well-documented assault on the senses. There’s the kaleidoscope of colours, all saffron yellows, blues, reds and fuchsia pinks, each one brighter than the last.…
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25 Scottish foods you need to try
Here are the 25 Scottish foods you’ll definitely want to try when you’re in Scotland…It What are your favourite Scottish foods? I have about a hundred. Today I’m going to be talking about what to eat in Scotland. I’ve lived in Scotland for my whole life, aside from time in China, so I know I…
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Group travel in India: everything you need to know
Thinking about doing some group travel in India? This is what you need to know…. Last updated 10/04/2023 Today I’m talking about group travel in India. So, to kick things off, I thought it would be best to ask a question: have you ever travelled with a group of strangers? Nope? I was the same…
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Falling in love with travelling (aged 29)
Buckle in, it’s a long one. This is how I went from being a nervous traveller who didn’t go abroad for six years to moving to Shanghai alone in my late twenties… I was speaking to a colleague the other day about how both of us fell in love with travelling late in the game.…