When I looked up, all I could see were stars. From the wooden porch in front of our room, I tilted my head skyward and there they were: the constellations glittering in the mountain dark, Orion’s Belt positioned directly above…
A Historic Stay at Lews Castle in Stornoway
For decades, gargoyles guarded empty rooms and wooden boards blacked out windows. The towers of Lews Castle could be seen cutting proudly into the skyline beyond Stornoway harbour, but up close, there was nothing to see – despite my childhood attempts to…
8 of the Best Places to Eat in Ottawa
When I sit down to plan my travels, one of the first things I research is the food. Where are the best places to eat? The coolest cocktail bars? The farmer’s markets where locals shop? In the last ten years,…
A Coastal Retreat at Jekyll Ocean Club in Georgia
Everyone kept telling us that Jekyll Island, one of Georgia’s barrier islands, was unseasonably cold for the time of year. Early December on the Georgia coast is usually comfortable and mild, so although my husband and I had just missed…
Where To Find The Essence of Harris
There’s something elemental about the Isle of Harris. You can feel it as you drive over the Clisham, the highest point in the Outer Hebrides, as peaks give way to views of the ocean, and the little village of Ardhasaig…
The Armchair Travel Series #1: Books That Inspire Travel
Welcome to the first edition of the Armchair Travel series! This is the space where I share reviews of books that inspire travel, offer escapism, and simply transport you away from the cares of daily life – much in the…
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