Scotland’s got a lot of beautiful islands, and Islay is probably the most idyllic. When you first arrive, you’re greeted by white houses on the shore, bright yellow shrubbery, and small sandy beaches. Now, getting to the island can be […]
The Isle of Islay is Scotland’s southernmost island in the United Kingdom, and it is big, big, BIG. While you can always try tackling it in one day, finding some accommodation on Islay to stay the night is more than […]
With inflation as up the wall as it is, most of us plebs are on a budget. But being a little tight on cash doesn’t mean you have to give up on all of life’s pleasures. That’s why I’m so […]
As much as I enjoyed my visit to Glasgow, the average tourist doesn’t really need to spend a lot of time there. Not unless you want to do a really deep dive. But it’s still a great launching point for […]
Let me be real with you. Even though I absolutely loved my Scotland road trip, I didn’t do any of the driving. I left that all up to Jeff. And driving through Scotland is no walk in the park—lots of […]
Edinburgh is way too interesting not to shake things up a little. Sure, it’s known for its historic Old Town, the Royal Mile, and being the inspiration behind the world of Harry Potter, but the city is so much more […]
Edinburgh is a city overflowing with history built into every narrow alley and crooked stairwell. You could probably spend a week and only graze the surface of its secrets. Let’s be honest, though, no one has time for that. So […]
So, as we were scrambling through Switzerland, we hit up a lot of different places. They ranged from Honestly Do Not Recommend (lookin’ at you, Genoa) to Pretty Damn Cool (Lugano and Zurich). The tiny little micro-state of Liechtenstein was […]
Sri Lanka might be famous for its national parks filled with elephants and/or leopards (depending on which one you go to), but Ella is one of the best places to get your fill of the country’s natural beauty. Though it […]
After my Udawalawe safari, it was only fitting to try the same thing again—this time, on water. The Madu River boat safari proved to be a unique adventure, riding down the jungle-like wetlands of Sri Lanka with wildlife going about […]
When you think of Sri Lanka, there are probably a few things that come to mind. One, I’m betting, is the wildlife—like the leopards in Yala, or the elephants you might see on an Udawalawe National Park safari. I went […]