On a recent road trip in the USA, we spent some time discovering all the things to do in Austin Texas. As the state capital of Texas, there’s a great deal more to do here than eat fantastic BBQ and wandering the Sixth Street bars. Although, of course, those things are also fun and worth […]
Archives for March 2019
How to Photograph the Northern Lights: A Photographer’s Complete Guide
I’ve photographed the Northern Lights in Iceland, Finland, Norway and even Scotland. Every time is different. Sometimes the sky erupts in green and purple curtains that move so fast you can barely keep up with your camera settings. Other times, you wait for hours in the cold and get a faint grey-green glow that your […]
1 Week on Route 66: The Ultimate USA Road Trip Itinerary
If you’re looking to take a road trip in the USA, perhaps the most iconic of all is Route 66. Spanning over 2,400 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, this driving route will take you through a broad span of America, from big cities through to vast desert landscapes. We’ve driven the entirety of Route […]
San Antonio River Walk Guide: What to Do, Where to Eat & Where to Stay
We’ve visited San Antonio a number of times, and the River Walk has been a highlight of every trip. There’s something about dropping down from street level to the river that changes the whole feel of the city. One minute you’re on a busy road, and the next you’re strolling beside the water with colourful […]
Helsinki Card Review – Is the Helsinki Card Worth Buying?
If your travels are taking you to Helsinki Finland, we recommend that you take a look at getting a Helsinki Card. This is a sight-seeing card that offers free and discounted entry to a number of attractions across the city, as well as travel on all the local public transport options in the city. We’ve […]
NC500 B&B Guide: Where We Actually Stayed on the North Coast 500
We’ve driven Scotland’s North Coast 500 multiple times now, and we’ve stayed in a wide variety of accommodation along the way. Hotels, guesthouses, campsites, castles, and of course, bed and breakfasts. B&Bs are our favourite way to experience the NC500. They tend to cost in the region of £90 to £180 per night for two […]
Up Helly Aa: A Complete Guide to Attending the Up Helly Aa Festival, Shetland
If you love fire festivals, you’re going to want to consider adding the annual Up Helly Aa festival to your to-do list. Having lived in Scotland for a number of years, we’ve attended a range of festivals, from Edinburgh’s Hogmanay through to the Big Burns Supper, some Highland Games and the Jazz Festival in Aberdeen. […]