One of the most common questions we’re asked from people who read our UK guides, and in particular our detailed one week and two week UK itinerary posts is: how much does it cost to travel in the UK? Of course, the answer is – it depends! There are a lot of factors to consider, […]
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2 Days in Aberdeen: An Aberdeen Itinerary
Thinking of taking a trip to Aberdeen? Scotland’s third-largest city sits in the granite-grey north-east, and on a sunny day those quarried stone facades sparkle. We’ve visited Aberdeen many times over the years, in every season, and have stayed in the city for everything from a long weekend to a week-long base for exploring the […]
How to Take Good Pictures of Yourself
Do you sometimes find yourself somewhere you want to take a good picture of yourself but can’t quite figure out how to go about getting it? Well, I’m here to help! In today’s guide, I want to give you some tips and advice for how to take better pictures of yourself. This will apply whether […]
What to Do on the Black Isle near Inverness, Scotland
If you’re driving the North Coast 500 or visiting Inverness (known as the capital of the Scottish highlands), one thing you should add to your list is a trip to the Black Isle. Found about a ten minute drive from Inverness, this large peninsula has plenty to entertain you, and we’re going to highlight our […]
3 Days in Paris: Our Detailed Itinerary (With Insider Tips)
Three days is, in our opinion, the sweet spot for a first visit to Paris. A day gets you a taste. Two days lets you see the highlights. Three days gives you enough time to do the big attractions, wander a few different neighbourhoods, eat properly, and still have an afternoon spare for sitting in […]
How To Get Around New York City: A Guide To NYC Transport Options
Heading to New York City? As you might be aware, there are several boroughs in this city, which is home to millions of people! We teamed up with Expedia.com to help you navigate the large metropolis. Start off by checking out the many NYC hotel options on Expedia.com to decide where you want to put […]
Essential Drone Accessories for your New Drone
So you’ve got yourself a drone, or maybe you’re thinking of buying one. Cool! It’s about to open up a whole new world of photography and video options that you just didn’t have before. It’s also about to open up a world of drone accessories that you didn’t know existed, but many of which are […]
7 Day North Coast 500 Camping Itinerary (2026): Campsites, Stops and Driving Times
One of our favourite road trips in the UK is the North Coast 500, a driving route that loops around the far north of Scotland, taking in fantastic scenery, gorgeous castles, and loads of attractions. It’s rapidly becoming billed as one of the best road trips in the world, and for good reason! We’ve driven […]
How to Photograph the Night Sky in 2026 (From a Pro)
I’ve photographed the night sky from the deserts of Morocco, above waterfalls in Arizona, along the Scottish coast, and from more roadside pull-offs than I can count. After more than 15 years of shooting stars while travelling, I can tell you that astrophotography is one of the most rewarding things you can do with a […]
Driving in the UK: Tips for Visitors
We’re big fans of self-drive road trips when we travel, and we especially love road tripping around the UK since we are currently based there. We’ve written a number of guides to exploring the UK on your own, including a detailed 1 week UK itinerary and a 2 week UK itinerary, as well as a […]