The harsh reality of life as an expat – especially in the early days – is that loneliness is a constant companion. It sounds dramatic, but even when you’re with a husband, wife, or significant other, it’s hard not to…
Introducing the New Wanderful Communty (and a Giveaway!)
I found Wanderful at just the right moment. It was the spring of 2015, and I wasn’t on my travels – not really – but I had very recently uprooted and moved my entire life from the Outer Hebrides of…
Where to Find The Best Food in New Orleans
“Where to find the best food in New Orleans.” It’s an internet-friendly title, but I’ve got to be honest: it’s not entirely true. Yes, I was in New Orleans for four and half days, and ate some of the best…
Valentine’s Day Escapes: 6 Romantic Hotels Around The World
Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to have stayed in some spectacular properties, and as Valentine’s Day approaches, I realised many of them would make the perfect location for a couple’s escape (or simply a treat for yourself!). So…
Behind the Scenes: How I Plan My Travels
As a travel blogger, one thing I’m guaranteed to be asked for is travel advice. Sometimes it’s for a place I know well and can offer help for (New York City, or Scotland), and other times it’s for somewhere I’ve…
10 Books to Read Before Visiting Scotland’s Outer Hebrides
The islands of the Outer Hebrides have been inspiring writing – fact, fiction, and downright fancy – for years. From the 18th century diary entries of Boswell and Johnson, to the current-day best-sellers by Peter May, writers visiting (or living…
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 6
- Next Page »