The Dumfries Big Burns Supper is one of the largest festivals in Scotland celebrating all things Robert Burns, as well as Scottish culture and heritage in general. Begun in 2011, the event runs over a number of days and has a wide variety of performances, from musical acts to cabaret to stand up comedy – […]
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5 Days in Iceland: The Complete Self-Drive Itinerary
Iceland has quickly become one of our favourite countries to explore. We’ve visited multiple times across summer and winter, and on our longest trip we spent four weeks driving the full Ring Road. So we’ve got plenty of first-hand experience to draw on when putting together an Iceland itinerary. This post is a detailed, day-by-day […]
3 Days in Vienna Itinerary: Our Pick of the Sights (2026)
We’ve been back to Vienna a handful of times now, and three days is the sweet spot for a first visit. You get all three palaces (Hofburg, Belvedere, Schönbrunn), an afternoon in a Viennese coffee house, and enough breathing room that you’re not chasing a timetable. Below is how we’d structure it for first-timers, with […]
Iceland Winter Packing List: What to Pack and What to Skip
I forgot my towel the first time I went to Iceland in winter. Not exactly a crisis, but it does have you wandering around looking for a shop (thanks Ikea!) when you’d rather be doing literally anything else. Jess and I have spent roughly six weeks in Iceland across multiple trips, including in winter, photographing […]
The Best Gelato in Rome: 14 Gelaterias We’ve Actually Tried
If you’re heading to Rome, one thing you have to do is try gelato. Strictly speaking, gelato differs from ice cream in a few key ways. It has less fat, less air, and is served warmer, which makes it denser and more intensely flavoured than standard ice cream. It also melts faster, which on a […]
The Loony Dook 2027: Everything You Need To Know + Alternatives!
Not satisfied with an epic fireworks display, a massive street party and a torchlight procession to celebrate the new year (which they call Hogmanay), the folks of Scotland have also instituted an annual tradition known as the Loony Dook. I lived in Edinburgh for four years, I’ve done the South Queensferry dook myself, and I’ve […]
2017 in Review: A Look Back At Our Travel Adventures
Wow, 2017 is already over! We’ve had a really fun (and busy!) year, and now that we’ve reached the end, we wanted to take a moment and look back at all the adventures we’ve had, and share some of our highlights with you guys. Over the year we’ve visited 13 countries, spanning from Japan to […]
2 Days in Paris: A Realistic Itinerary for the Perfect Weekend
Paris is one of our favourite cities in Europe, and one we come back to time and again. We’ve visited for long weekends like this one and for longer stays as part of a wider European itinerary, and over those trips we’ve worked out what a two-day visit can realistically hold. Two days is enough […]
Which London Airport Should You Fly Into? My Comparison of All 6
If you’re flying into London, you’ve got six airports to choose from, and the one you pick matters more than you might think. The right airport can save you an hour each way on transfers and a chunk of cash. The wrong one can turn the start of your trip into a slog. I lived […]
Isle of Skye Photography Location Guide, Scotland
The Isle of Skye is a popular place these days, and for good reason, it’s a fantastically beautiful place with plenty to see and do. From a photography perspective, it’s a joy to visit. The Isle of Skye has loads of epic photography locations keep you snapping away for days. With this in mind, I […]