West Island Way on Isle of Bute: A wonderful walk of two halves
The West Island Way is a waymarked route of some 30 miles on the small Scottish Island of Bute and is one of Scotland’s Great Trails. The route takes in a contrasting and fascinating...
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4 activities to do in Argentina
Argentina is a wonderland for nature enthusiasts. The eighth-largest country in the world ranges from cosmopolitan cities to wide-open plains, to gaping glaciers, to snow-capped peaks, to lush wetland groves, so there is a...
Scotland’s Great Trails: 5 less visited walking routes
Scotland is acclaimed as a top destination for walkers and many come to hike the most famous trails, including the West Highland Way, The Great Glen Way, the John Muir Way and the Fife...
5 more great local walks or runs close to Glasgow
I have previously written about 10 of my favourite half-day walks close to Glasgow. These walking routes are great for runners, too. Here are five more great walks that can be easily accessed from...
Video guide: Mountain bike circuit on West Highland Way and John Muir Way
Starting and finishing in Milngavie, this 50km route follows sections of two famous long-distance trails, the West Highland Way and the John Muir Way. There are some kilometres on quiet country roads, too, as...
Interview with world-acclaimed Scottish photographer Colin Prior
World-acclaimed Scottish photographer Colin Prior spoke to me about life, work and the idea behind his latest book that focuses on a life-long fascination of birds. A fragile world A childhood fascination with birds...
Five ferries cycle tour on Scotland’s west coast islands
This is an article about the Five Ferries cycle tour in Scotland, visiting the islands of Arran and Bute and riding between on the peninsulas of Kintyre and Cowal. By land and sea on...
Book car parking in advance and enjoy adequate services and offers
Perhaps you have planned for a holiday, including booking the hotel and flights. But what about all the things you need to do before actually flying off? These include finding cheap car airport parking....
8 mental health benefits of a clean campervan
It could be that a campervan trips will be back on the cards in the UK in the near future. I am certainly very excited about the prospect. Fern the Van has been sat...
Must-visit beaches in Bali
Craving a beach vacation? Bali has some of the best beaches in the world. Some are more popular with world-famous bars and restaurants lining up the coastlines, while some are hidden gems. Fly to...
