Etiqueta: Scotland

  • Curiosities about the United Kingdom

    Curiosities about the United Kingdom

    The United Kingdom is a country filled with history and with a huge ethnic and cultural diversity. Not just due to emigration, but also because of the native folks from the four states that constitute the country. The differences are such that each of those states deserve an article for themselves. But since they are…

  • Isle of Skye, exploring one of Scotland’s Pearls

    Isle of Skye, exploring one of Scotland’s Pearls

    When visiting Scotland one must also travel to the country side. Of course there are gorgeous and interesting cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow, but it is in the country side where the Scottish magic lies. One of the most visited points of interests is the Isle of Skye, one of of the largest islands in…

  • What did I pack for Scotland?

    What did I pack for Scotland?

    Another article about what and how I packed for a trip, this time, my trip to Scotland. Even though this might seem like a boring article, it is always a good idea to see how another person prepared for a trip, and what went wrong (or not). I write these review once I am back,…

  • Getting to know Edinburgh, the Athens of the North

    Getting to know Edinburgh, the Athens of the North

    An adventure doesn’t have to be epic to be enjoyed, it doesn’t have to last for several months to have memorable stories to tell, and it doesn’t have to be shared with an old friend to feel absolutely comfortable. This trip to Scotland was one hell of a trip, filled with moments to remember and to try…

  • Review of the hostels and B&B where I’ve stayed in Scotland

    Review of the hostels and B&B where I’ve stayed in Scotland

    Once upon a time I used to surf couches, but now it seems like just another fairy tale… I still love the concept though, but nowadays I am more into hostels. Those times when I was hooked to couchsurfing, the main reason was the experience and contact I had with the hosts, never for the fact that…

  • 5 Epic Railway Routes in Europe

    5 Epic Railway Routes in Europe

    Some of the most famous railway routes cross entire continents, and for the majority of us time to enjoy properly such an epic trip isn’t easy to have. It isn’t easy to take a full month for holidays, and even though one only needs 7 days to cross Siberia, to enjoy it properly it’s better to take a few…