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Internet Access when Traveling: How to Get Online On The Go

Published: 6th August 2017 by Laurence Norah - 26 Comments

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If you are planning an international trip, you might be wondering the best way to access the internet when traveling. High-speed internet access on the go is definitely achievable, and doesn’t have to cost a fortune either. I’m sure you’ve heard horror stories from people who’ve gone away on an international trip and then returned […]

Harry Potter Filming Locations in London: A Walking Route and Complete Guide

Published: 29th July 2017 by Laurence Norah - 11 Comments

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Jess and I are both huge Harry Potter fans. We’ve visited every location on this list (most of them more than once), and we’ve spent a lot of time figuring out the best way to see them all without spending an entire holiday running between tube stations. This guide covers every major Harry Potter filming […]

Street Art in Glasgow

Published: 22nd July 2017 by Laurence Norah - 5 Comments

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On our recent trip to Glasgow Jess and I were both impressed by the amount and quality of the street art in Glasgow. So much so in fact, that of course we wanted to share it with you. In today’s post I’m going to take you on a tour of some of our favourite pieces […]

The Best Photography Locations on the North Coast 500 (2026)

Published: 16th July 2017 by Laurence Norah - 11 Comments

NC500 sunrise light beams

Hey! Have you heard of the North Coast 500? Well, if not, it’s an epic scenic drive around the northern coast of Scotland, starting from Inverness in the north east of the country and heading all around the top of Scotland in a big loop that brings you back to Inverness. In those 500 miles […]

Visiting Pollok House, Glasgow

Published: 2nd July 2017 by Laurence Norah - Leave a Comment

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On our recent trip to Glasgow, Jess and I were keen to visit the nearby Pollok House. This grand old property, operated by the National Trust for Scotland, was particularly intriguing to us because as well as all the usual things you might expect at a historic property like this, they also had an escape […]

2 Days In Glasgow and Loch Lomond – An Itinerary

Published: 24th June 2017 by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

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Jess and I were recently invited to visit both Glasgow and the nearby national park called Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. Despite having been based in Edinburgh for over a year, we still hadn’t made it the short distance across to Scotland’s largest city, and we were keen to rectify this omission. The goal of […]

Route 66 in Illinois – All the highlights!

Published: 16th June 2017 by Laurence Norah - 6 Comments

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Well, I’ve finally got to the final state from our epic Route 66 adventure across the United States! We drove the entire route from Los Angeles in California through to Chicago in Illinois, sticking to the original alignment as closely as we could for the whole journey, using this incredible book to help us stay […]

Space Tourism: How to Visit Space as a Tourist

Published: 4th June 2017 by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

Space Shuttle simulator Space Camp USA

Despite the name of this blog, I have been distressingly earth bound for all of my years thus far. Given recent developments in space exploration technology though, hope is not yet lost for the dream of going into space as a tourist – without having to shell out the millions of dollars that past tourists […]

Seychelles Food: Traditional Creole Foods you have to Try

Published: 25th May 2017 by Laurence Norah - 29 Comments

Traditional Seychelles Food

The Seychelles islands are known for a number of things. Right at the top of most peoples’ list would be the beaches, what with their turquoise warm waters, brilliant white sands, palm trees and, well, you’ve got the idea. Another thing most visitors to these islands fall in love with is the Seychelles food. And […]

2 Days in Vienna: A Complete Itinerary for a Weekend in the City

Published: 14th May 2017 by Laurence Norah - 52 Comments

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Jess and I have been to Vienna many times, and every time we come back I’m reminded why we keep making the trip. Vienna has a way of being simultaneously grand and approachable. You can spend the morning wandering around a palace that was once the seat of one of the most powerful dynasties in […]

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