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Author: Alan

Highland Fling Part Deux: Driving through Scotland’s Lowlands

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Alan

The one where we spend a week or two driving around Scotland, starting with the Highlands and ending in Glasgow.

Europe scotland, travel, uk

Highland Fling: Driving through Scotland’s Highlands

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Alan

The one where we travel to Edinburgh to spend a week or two driving around Scotland, starting with the Highlands.

Europe scotland, travel, uk

Chicago In a Nutshell

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Alan

Chicago in a Nutshell: Chicago is well known for jazz, theatre and food but with parkland, outdoor music venues, cycle paths and river walks there’s no wonder it also comes alive with outdoor activities in the summer.  This nutshell outlines just a few of our tips from our three days in the city.

North America, Nutshells nutshells, travel, usa, west coast

The Big Loop: From Oregon to Illinois

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Alan

We’re heading from Oregon, through the Wild West of Idaho, Wyoming, and North Dakota, stopping off on the way at some ‘wish list’ places like Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park.

North America camping, hiking, travel, usa, west coast

The Big Loop: Driving From the Rockies to the Pacific Coast

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Alan

We’ve mapped out a route that gives us a couple of days in Revelstoke, Penticton, and the world-famous Whistler Village.

North America canada, hiking, travel, west coast, wine tasting

The Big Loop: A Week in the Rockies in Canmore to Jasper

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Alan

Where we spend a week in the Rockies getting up close and personal with the mountains starting from Banff and up the Icefields Parkway to Jasper.

North America canada, hiking, travel, west coast

The Big Loop: Exploring Vancouver and The Rocky Mountaineer Train

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Alan

The Rocky Mountaineer train trip through the Canadian Rockies has been on our personal ‘bucket list’ for many years. This summer we had the chance to take the trip from Vancouver to Banff, and it didn’t disappoint!

North America canada, travel, west coast

The Big Loop: Heading West From Ontario to Calgary

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Alan

Heading West From Ontario to Calgary: This summer we’re taking a road trip, heading west from Ontario until we run out of land.

North America canada, hiking, travel, west coast

A Tale Of Two (Peruvian) Cities: Cusco and Lima

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Alan

We spent a few days in two Peruvian capital cities with quite different personalities: the high altitude Inca capital of Cusco, and the modern coastal capital of Lima. This, then, is A Tale of Two (Peruvian) Cities.

South America peru, travel

Following the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Alan

Following the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is without a doubt one of the most special things we’ve done in South America. 

South America hiking, peru, travel 1 Comment

Visiting the Galápagos: Everything You Need to Know In a Nutshell

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Alan

There are plenty of different ways of experiencing the Galápagos, but for the most part it will boil down to just a couple of questions: How long do you have? and How much do you want to spend?

Nutshells, South America ecuador, galapagos, nutshells, travel

Visiting the Galápagos: Simply Spectacular

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Alan

Visiting The Galápagos: The sea lion’s beautiful brown eyes suddenly fill the entire field view of my snorkelling mask. The pup curves away at the last second, twirls and dives down to the sandy bottom just a few meters below.

South America ecuador, galapagos, travel
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