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How to Experience Gaelic in the Outer Hebrides

When you think of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, you might think of beautiful beaches, Harris Tweed, or gin distilleries. But what makes visiting the Outer Hebrides truly unique is the Gaelic culture and language, giving the islands an identity which offers…

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Outer Hebrides Gift Guide

The Outer Hebrides Gift Guide: My Favourite Outer Hebrides Souvenirs

What are the best Outer Hebrides souvenirs to buy before your holiday ends and you leave the islands? (Or, as the case may be, the best Outer Hebrides gifts to buy from afar to remind you – or a loved…

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15 of My Favourite Places To Eat in Lewis and Harris

Where are the best restaurants in Lewis and Harris? Where to eat in Lewis and Harris is a question a lot of visitors ask, and one I’m always happy to answer. (As you know, the food is one of the…

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United EU flight delay compensation

How I Got a Refund for My Delayed Flight to NYC

I couldn’t help it: I started crying. It was nearing midnight, our flight should have left at 7.30pm, and I didn’t know if we would make our connecting flight from Glasgow to Stornoway the next morning – or if we…

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Luskentyre Isle of Harris Outer Hebrides

14 Useful Things To Know Before Visiting The Outer Hebrides

You think you know what to expect when visiting the Outer Hebrides: sandy beaches, purple heather, other-worldly standing stones. All those things are waiting for you – but there’s a lot more to these Scottish islands than the media (and…

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Katie in Segovia

What To Do On A Day Trip To Segovia

Whether from a distance, or up close, Segovia looks like something out of a fairy tale. The picturesque Spanish town sits in the Castile and Leon region, an hour or so northwest of Madrid, and its beauty and historic importance…

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