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 doing too! In today's post, we're going to go through some of the best things we … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2019
How to Photograph the Northern Lights
If you're heading somewhere like Iceland or Finland in winter, the chances are you are hoping to see and photograph the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis. This spectacular phenomenon is truly wonderful to behold, and getting pictures of the aurora is a great way to remember the experience. That said, taking pictures of the Northern Lights is a notoriously … [Read more...]
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 66, and we've already put together a detailed guide to planning a Route 66 … [Read more...]
San Antonio River Walk: A Complete Visitors Guide for 2023
If you're visiting San Antonio, you have to take some time to explore the San Antonio River Walk, also known as the Paseo del Río. This is a 15-mile-long series of walkways that run along the San Antonio River, with shopping, dining and other attractions along the route. The River Walk is definitely one of the highlights of the city, and we loved exploring it. In this post, … [Read more...]
Helsinki Card Review 2023 – 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 used the Helsinki Card on various trips to Helsinki, and based on our … [Read more...]
Our Favourite Bed and Breakfast Accommodation on the North Coast 500
We've travelled the entirety of Scotland's North Coast 500 driving route several times now, and we've stayed in a wide variety of accommodation along the way, from guesthouses to hotels - and even castles! One of the most popular forms of accommodation along the route, and one of our favourites, are the bed and breakfast accommodations on the North Coast 500. These tend … [Read more...]
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. However, one festival that we hadn't made it to was the … [Read more...]