Contrary to popular belief, Scotland is not just the land of Braveheart, haggis, and whisky. It’s a rugged country filled with towering castles, stunning lochs and mountains, beautiful parks, and incredible history. Partially conquered by the Romans, Scotland is a land with a turbulent past. It was invaded countless times by the English during the […]
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The Mystical Smoo Cave of Scotland
Last Updated: 3/19/21 | March 19th, 2021 This month, my friend Alex Berger talks about northern Scotland and shares the story of Smoo Cave. It’s beautifully written. Perched atop the worn limestone cliffs at the mouth of the Geodha Smoo inlet, I casually brushed the toe of my walking boot across the soft, muted purple […]
Edinburgh Travel Guide
Edinburgh is one of my favorite cities in the world. I love the cobblestone streets of the historic Royal Mile, the free museums, the lively locals always ready to share a beer, and the insane amount of world-class whisky to be found (and tasted). I’ve been here a bunch of times and it’s always a […]
Glasgow Travel Guide
Glasgow is a former industrial city reviving itself as an art and tech hub. As the first UNESCO City of Music, Glasgow is a hot spot for live music, from larger, famous venues like The Barrowlands, to free gigs from up-and-coming musicians at the local pub. A bustling and expanding city with a university, I […]
The 28 Best Books I Read in 2021
Posted: 5/18/22 | May 18th, 2022 This year was a phenomenal reading year (one positive outcome of being stuck at home because of COVID). I managed to read a lot of books on a variety of subjects. Not all of them were winners but most were. As we wrap up the year (and start buying […]
Searching for the Perfect Dram on Islay
Islay, Scotland is known for having world-class whiskeys. I recently went there with my good friend Sean and we did tastings at seven of the eight distilleries on the Scottish island. I was captivated by Islay’s beauty and their delicious and peaty whiskeys (I even made my own!).
19 Books I’ve Recently Read That You Should Read Too
Posted: 8/16/21 | August 16th, 2021 One of the things I did a lot of this past year was read. (I mean for a while there wasn’t much to do anyway). When I finally hit the road, I read just as much. Buses, ferries, trains — they’re all perfect places to read a book. Happy […]
10 Epic Films to Inspire You to Visit Africa
Posted: 9/26/17 | September 26th, 2017 In this guest post, Natasha and Cameron from The World Pursuit, who spent a year driving around the continent, share their favorite films about Africa. (I’ve seen some of them. They are really good!!) For us, learning about where you are in the world is an essential part of traveling. […]
Europe Travel Guide
From beautiful Paris to smoke-filled coffeeshops in Amsterdam, Oktoberfest to La Tomatina, Europe is a massive, diverse continent with an unlimited assortment of things to see and do. You won’t have any problem filling your time, whether you’re backpacking Europe for a few months on a budget or just spending a few weeks there on […]
A Complete Visitor’s Guide to Rosslyn Chapel
Last Updated: 04/22/2018 | April 22nd, 2018 Dan Brown may have brought this chapel into popular culture in his book The Da Vinci Code, but this chapel was famous in its own right long before that. Rosslyn Chapel has been loved for both its amazing decorative artwork as well as the mystery that surrounds it […]
My Step-By-Step Guide to Backpacking Europe
Backpacking Europe in the summer can be overwhelming. Use this guide to avoid the common pitfalls and find out how you can plan a budget-friendly trip around the continent. With tips and tricks for accommodation and transportation, as well as country-specific guides, you’re next Eurotrip will be foolproof!
16 Great Festivals Worth Attending
Last Updated: 2/2/2020 | February 2nd, 2020 Festivals. A place where people looking to have a great time can dance, listen to great music, celebrate, party, have fun, and relax. They happen all over the world for many different reasons. Some celebrate religion, some the new year, some art, some the harvest or the full […]