Category: Scotland
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Don’t Be An Ugly American
One of the things I hate most when I travel is seeing people be an “Ugly American”. Well really you could insert anything after “Ugly” (but for a magical reasons Canadians aren’t on this list). Regardless, my point is that the world was not designed and created to make Americans more comfortable in moving through […]
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Winter Fun – Colorado Style
Colorado is shockingly mild in the winter months. Sure we have days or weeks of bitter cold or 6 feet of snow every year or two, but for the most of the winter, it’s not bad. This means that we get spoiled with having great days to play outside in the winter. While we can’t […]
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For Castles, Head to Scotland
Scotland is a prime spot for pulling on your wellies and tromping through some highlands to see some great Castles!
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Travel Is More Than Checklists
In my work, and my passion, there is a lot of talk about “bucket lists”. Bucket Lists, for those unaware, are lists of things and places one wants to go to before they “kick the bucket” aka drop dead. While it’s great to have lists and goals, dreams and wishes, it’s also important not to […]
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10 Must Try Foods of Scotland
Scotland is known for greasy and sometimes odd concoctions, often the result of crafty people that used every, and I mean EVERY part of their food sources. Once you get past the initial, “what the….[insert expletive]” you are likely to enjoy the treats. 10. Deep Fried Mars Bars Scotland is known for its love of […]
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My Favorite City
I rolled myself out of Edinburgh Waverly Station and when I walked out I was facing Princes Street, totally unimpressed and then I turned around.
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Losing Bourdain
“Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life—and travel—leaves marks on you.”
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Orkney Islands Part II- Adventure of the Week
Part II, Orkney Journey Stromness, Orkney May 5, Written May 7, 2018 As many of you know I took a side trip to the Orkney Islands or as many people around that area call it simply Orkney. Oh and don’t call them the “Orkneys” for some reason this doesn’t settle well, or at least that’s […]
