What to See in Stirling (Scotland)
What to See in Stirling (Scotland). Stirling is an easy 45-minute train ride from Edinburgh. Why come to Stirling? The major reason is Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most famous castles. I’ve …
The best scenic driving routes around Miami
The best scenic driving routes around Miami (and where to rent a car). One of Miami’s pleasures is driving. There are some fantastically scenic routes both in the city itself and in the greater …
What to See and Do in wonderful Lyon (France)
What to See and Do in wonderful Lyon. We spent 10 days getting to know Lyon. It’s a wonderful city with two rivers, an atmospheric old town, plenty of beautiful squares, and several hills giving you …
Marseille is worth a day trip…but nothing more
Marseille is worth a day trip…but nothing more. Marseille is the grittiest, most unsafe place we’ve been to in a long time. We’ve been to Colombia, South Africa and all over Mexico and I can’t …
7 Unexpected Things to Do in Salt Lake City When You’re a Long-Term Traveller
7 Unexpected Things to Do in Salt Lake City When You’re a Long-Term Traveller. Three weeks into a stay in Salt Lake City, the laptop screen starts to blur with the same suggestions. Temple …
Do You Really Need a 4×4 in Costa Rica? An Honest Guide
Do You Really Need a 4×4 in Costa Rica? The first lesson we learned in Costa Rica is that you need a car. The second lesson is that, particularly if going during the holidays, you need to …
August 2026: A Month in York (England)
A Month in York. After a month in Edinburgh (Scotland), August was spent in York (Northern England). What to say about York? It’s a small city (population of about 200K) with history dating back to …
The 7 Best Places to Sail in Europe (and which is best for you)
The 7 Best Places to Sail in Europe. Whether you rent and sail your own vessel OR hire a skippered vessel, this post applies to you. Europe’s main charter regions sit relatively close together, yet …
30 Things to Do in Edinburgh
30 Things to Do in Edinburgh. We spent the month of July in Edinburgh and really got to know and appreciate this city. I’ll mention this right off the top: the locals are very nice, in fact the …