Scotland is home to some fantastic road trips, and in our time living in Scotland we have tackled a fair few of them. Some of them have become very popular, like the North Coast 500, which loops around the northern half of the country. However, there are many more road trips in Scotland that are […]
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Dublin Pass Review: Is the Dublin Pass Worth It in 2026?
We’ve used the Dublin Pass on multiple visits to Dublin, and we’re often asked is it actually worth buying? The short answer is yes, for most visitors spending one to three days sightseeing in Dublin. The longer answer depends on what you want to see, how many attractions you plan to visit, and which version […]
Lens Compression in Photography: How Changing Focal Length Changes the Photo
Have you ever wondered how photographers are able to make their subjects seem so close to objects in the background? Perhaps you’ve seen photos of a moon that seems impossibly big against a skyline, and thought it must be “photoshopped”. Well, you can actually achieve this effect without any computer manipulation, using a technique known […]
The Best Day Trips From Glasgow: 12 Local Picks for 2026
Glasgow is one of our favourite Scottish cities, and one of the things we like most about it is how easy it is to leave for the day. The city itself is well worth a day or two before you venture out, and our 2 day Glasgow itinerary covers how we’d spend that time. From […]
25 Best Things to Do in San Antonio: Beyond the River Walk
We’ve visited San Antonio multiple times over the years, and it’s one of those cities that keeps surprising us. The Alamo and the River Walk get all the headlines, but there’s so much more to this city: a UNESCO World Heritage Mission Trail, one of the best food scenes in Texas, quirky museums, and Hill […]
3 Days in Iceland: Our Perfect Stopover Itinerary
Most people who land here are doing one of three things: planning a proper short Iceland trip, working out whether a stopover on the way to Europe or North America is worth a few extra nights, or trying to figure out whether 3 days is enough at all. We’ve driven this route in three different […]
Visiting the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville Alabama
If you’re visiting Huntsville Alabama, the chances are good that a visit to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center is on your list of things to do. And it if isn’t, well, I’m here to tell you that it should be! This is one of the largest museums of its kind in the world, with […]
Things to Do in Edinburgh in Winter (2026/27): A Local’s Guide
Edinburgh is one of our favourite cities in the UK, and we think it’s an awesome year-round destination. We lived there for four years, and I’ve done Hogmanay five times in total (twice before Jess and I even moved up), so we know our way around a winter visit. Today we want to share what […]
Is the Harry Potter Studio Tour Worth It? Our Review After Several Visits
Jess and I are serious Harry Potter fans. We’ve read the books and watched the films more times than I can count, tracked down nearly every real-world filming location across the UK, and sat in the Edinburgh cafés where J.K. Rowling wrote much of the series (even the one that’s now a Chinese restaurant). We’ve […]
Long Exposure Photography: The Ultimate Guide
Have you ever heard photographers talking about long exposure photography, and wondered what it was? To smooth water and cloud in daylight you will need the right filter, and we round up the best ND filters for travel in a separate guide. Or perhaps you’ve seen examples of long exposure photographs, and want to know […]