You think of a romantic getaway and Paris probably comes to mind find first, then maybe the Amalfi Coast or Bora Bora. I am here to let you in on a secret. Scotland is theContinue reading
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All I Want for Christmas is Scotland
I am easy to please. I don’t want much. But I wish I’d wake up on Christmas morning in Scotland: To chase my girls around the most beautiful beaches in the world. We’ve been luckyContinue reading
7 Life Lessons Scotland Will Teach You
After three trips, I have learned 7 important life lessons Scotland teaches. I only have to put them in practice at home, as well. I cringe at myself for complaining about the rain, when inContinue reading
All Aboard! Ferry to Scotland
How do we get from home to Scotland without having to spend the entire 14 days off driving? The answer: ferry to Scotland. More precisely from Amsterdam to Newcastle upon Tyne. But once we boarded theContinue reading
The 15 Minutes I was Selfish in Scotland
Despite loving to travel with my family, our recent trip taught me that I need a break. I need 15 minutes to be selfish and enjoy the scenery on my very own. And I don’tContinue reading
Where to Stay in Scotland
It’s remarkable how often we got asked where did we stay in Scotland, since getting back. But I get the reason. Scotland while not huge, offers many amazing sights but driving on the roads thereContinue reading
Fun Attractions For Kids in Scotland
Scotland is more than just a combination of rain, moors and cliffs. It actually offers far more: plenty of fun attractions for kids in Scotland to enjoy and many of them are completely free. LetContinue reading
I Love Scotland No Matter What
There is so much talk lately about the referendum on whether Scotland should stay a part of the UK or become independent. Reading about it, makes me even more confused. But who am I toContinue reading
Harry Potter Fans: Visit Alnwick Castle
This is the castle that features as Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films. Our daughters needed no additional encouragement to visit Alnwick Castle. Yet there is so much more to it. It’s alsoContinue reading
Sail Away! Boarding a ferry to Bergen
Jump aboard the ferry to Bergen. A memorable ferry ride from the flat tip of Denmark to the fjords of Norway, sailing along thousands of islands, lone wooden cottages and passing under imposing bridges. FerryContinue reading