The little town of Hermanus has been lauded as the best spot in the world from which to do land-based whale watching. So it was with great excitement that I set my suitcase down in my room in the Windsor Hotel, looked out of my window and spotted the tell-tale blast of air right in […]
Continue ReadingEilean Donan: Where Three Lochs Meet
Their official site states that Eilean Donan is one of Scotland’s most visited attractions. I find that fairly hard to believe, given its out-of-the-way location. The restored medieval castle is located on the north-western edge of Scotland, a good four to five hour drive from Edinburgh. I would think the only tourists to visit it […]
Continue ReadingToe Tapping Travel Tunes
There are some songs that can instantly transport you to another place. They make you want to pack up your suitcase and jump on a plane every time you listen to them. Here are some of my favourites: Africa by Toto When I was living in the UK for a couple of years, this […]
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