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The Subtle Palette of Scotland’s Isles of Harris and Lewis

I ripped open my package from the Isle of Harris. As I pushed my nose into the fabric, it smelled of lanolin and scratched my face. I had chosen it a month before because its color would forever remind...

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My Barradise: The Scottish Isle of Barra

The Twin Otter banks hard and within seconds is skimming low over the sea. The fat tires bounce on hard, still-wet sand, and I breathe again. I step onto the biggest runway I’ve ever seen — the Cockle...

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The Unspoiled Isles of the Scottish Outer Hebrides

Since I was a child, I’ve dreamed of time-travel— never into the future, always to the past — but the closest I can achieve without magic is traveling amongst history. The Outer Hebrides of Scotland,...

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The Holy Isle of Iona: A Historical Pilgrimage

Like the first monks and today’s travelers, I first glimpse the holy Isle of Iona in the Scottish Hebrides from the sea. This birthplace of Celtic Christianity has attracted the faithful for nearly...

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The Most Romantic Valentines Day Destinations in Europe

The Most Romantic Valentines Day Destinations in Europe A trip for Valentines Day? What a way to make some everlasting memories with the man or woman on your side. Here are some ideas for the most...

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Where was Game of Thrones Filmed? GOT Film Locations and Tours in Europe and...

Where was Game of Thrones Filmed? Game Of Thrones Film Locations and Tours in Europe and Beyond There is no doubt that Game of Thrones showed us some incredible landscapes and beautiful cities over the...

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Top Edinburgh Ghost Tours to Take on Halloween & The Rest of the Year

Top Edinburgh Ghost Tours To Take on Halloween Ghost stories have been around since ancient times. Whether you are a believer or not, there comes a certain shiver when a good ghost story is told....

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Perfect Glasgow Itinerary – Best Things to Do in Glasgow

Perfect Glasgow Itinerary – A Weekend in Glasgow Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, meaning that Glasgow, the largest city is often mistakenly overlooked by tourists. Arguably the cultural capital...

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Edinburgh’s Rose Street—A Beer Aficionado’s Nirvana

The medieval stone city of Edinburgh boasts a staggering 700 pubs for its population of just under 500,000, the highest concentration of pubs in Great Britain. And the epicenter of Edinburgh’s beer...

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Amazing Scotland Itinerary: 7 Days in Scotland

Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. We would recommend spending at least seven days to see the best of Scotland and are sharing our recommended 7 Days in Scotland Itinerary...

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