Category Archives: Travel Tips

What's the weather like in Scotland? The truth is, you should expect all four seasons to happen in Scotland year round - sometimes in one day! But bad weather should not ruin your holiday! Rain is almost inevitable on a trip to Scotland - here are some ways to deal with the bad weather here!
What to expect from Scottish weather and how to deal with it

‘How can you cycle in that heat?’, my neighbour asked two days ago, when the [...]

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Oban harbour in Scotland
Gateway to the Isles: 14 Amazing Things to do in Oban

Oban is one of my favourite places to visit on the west coast of Scotland. [...]

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Hop on hop off Glasgow bus tours are a great way to get an overview of the city, but is it worth to board the City Sightseeing Glasgow bus?
On Tour with the Glasgow City Sightseeing Bus

Even though Glasgow is Scotland’s biggest city, it’s relatively compact to explore in a few [...]

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A week in Scotland is barely enough to scratch the surface, but see how many highlights you can fit with the classic itinerary for Scotland in one week.
4 Travel Lessons I learnt from Life in Scotland

Life is full of lessons to be learnt and living abroad over the years has [...]

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Roadtrip to Isle of Unst, Shetland - Photo Diary | Travelettes.net
A Travel Guide to Shetland in Winter

For many winter time is the prime holiday time to follow the sun and board [...]

If you study in Glasgow, you might feel a bit too comfortable the Glasgow West End Bubble. To learn more about the city, here are 10 things to do!
Exploring the East End of Glasgow

The East End of Glasgow may not be as quaint as the trendy West End [...]

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This photo shows the view over Kinloch Bay from the Cuilling hills on the Isle of Rum, and the Cuillin on the Isle of Skye in the distance.
Visiting the Small Isles: Isle of Rum Travel Guide

Do you want to go island hopping off the beaten path? Beautiful landscapes and a [...]

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View from Ben Aan hike near Glasgow
Hiking Guide for Ben A’an in the Trossachs

Ben A’an is one of the most popular hikes in the Loch Lomond & the [...]

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