This long-lost story of spending a weekend on Loch Ness was unearthed from the archives. While it isn’t a day trip from Edinburgh, it certainly is a common stop along the tourist track. However, we stayed in a lesser-visited part of the region and highly recommend you step away from the busier parts of Loch […]
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Travel resources and travel articles from expat freelance writer Amanda Walkins. Follow her travels around the world.
An Isle of Wight weekend can include beautiful walks in nature, coastal views that will take your breath away, history, entertainment, and so much more!
On the other side of the Grand Harbour from Valletta, you’ll find an area called the Three Cities. Their history goes back to Phoenician times – the area has always been a popular maritime community. But even if you’re not a history buff, at least make a quick visit to the Three Cities in Malta to […]
The Isle of Arran in Scotland is frequently called Scotland in Miniature, and for good reason. This tiny island boasts everything the mainland has, from ancient standing stones and beautiful castles to whisky distilleries, beaches, and highlands. As my first Scottish island, visiting the Isle of Arran has officially set the bar very high for […]
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Wanderful: For Women in Travel, a Global Community & Thriving Sisterhood
A community for women in travel — both as industry professionals and as travel lovers — offers a space for connection, inspiration, and empowerment. That’s why I joined Wanderful so long ago. As a woman who travels solo frequently and a woman travel creator and professional, this network just makes sense. If you’re a woman […]
I visited the Garifuna Cultural Center in Roatan back in December (formerly known as the Flamingo Cultural Center). Since we’re not traveling anywhere now (or in the near future) I want to shine a light on the amazing work this organization is doing on the island. When it’s safe to do so, please, go visit! […]
The Beltane Fire Festival in Edinburgh welcomes Summer in the Celtic tradition. Welcome summer with this popular local event in the Scottish capital city.
Sao Miguel is the largest island of the Azores archipelago, featuring Europe’s only tea plantations, and a long history of emigration and community cohesion.