It felt like approaching a mirage in the desert. No matter how long we walked towards it, our destination never seemed to get any closer. Our walk was taking us towards Northton Temple (known as Rubh’ an Teampaill in Gaelic)…
21 Must-Have Travel Experiences in the Outer Hebrides
There’s more to the Outer Hebrides than the guidebooks would have you believe – but don’t just take my word for it. Visit these islands for yourself, and take this list of essential travel experiences with you! See the sunset (or…
The Road to Huisinis, Isle of Harris
I had heard horror stories about the road to Huisinis. “It’s a dreadful road.” “I’ve only done it once.” “Don’t drive there on your own.” Admittedly, that last warning may have had more to do with my driving skills than…
The Outer Hebrides: A Travel Video
The Outer Hebrides. It’s where I spent the majority of this month, and where I will always feel at home, no matter where life takes me. While there will be plenty blog posts to come from my recent time in…
Why I’m Excited About Visiting the Outer Hebrides
This time tomorrow, I’ll be back in the Outer Hebrides. (Assuming, of course, FlyBe doesn’t mess up our plans, like they do for so many travellers to and from the islands.) And just why am I excited about visiting the…
Isle of Harris Gin: A Taste of the Hebrides in NYC
It was everywhere. In the local news, filling up my Facebook news feed, looking intriguing all over Instagram. Everyone, it seemed, either had a bottle of the coveted Isle of Harris Gin, or was trying desperately to get their hands…