Kirsty Bartholomew 
The city of Bath is often added on to a London trip and for good reason – it’s easy to get to, has something for everyone and is absolutely gorgeous! Add in the healing waters and spas, afternoon tea in historic buildings or learning about the Romans in this part of England and you have … Read more
Bridgerton is one of the most popular shows that have come out of Netflix in recent years being a kind of colourful and racy version of Jane Austen’s stories! With cobbled streets, imposing buildings and places to have balls the city of Bath was a perfect choice to film some of the scenes of the … Read more
If you’re just starting out and thinking about a trip to Scotland then one of the things you’ll be wondering is – how much is it going to cost? It doesn’t matter whether you need it to be an ultra budget trip or you have a little bit more spare to make it a trip … Read more
Exploring pretty and remote villages, heading out early for a hike or just driving as far north as you can are often high on the lists of people wanting to visit the Scottish Highlands. But that can be a bit tricky without your own vehicle giving you some sense of independence. I’ve driven loads around … Read more
Traveling in a different country can bring a lot of misunderstandings about the culture and etiquette of that place and no more so than around the topic of tipping! Should you tip in restaurants? What about hotels or cafes? The list can seem endless and the last thing you want to do is to offend … Read more
When planning a trip to Scotland some of the first things you need answered, as boring as they are, are around visas and what you need bring on your Scotland vacation. We all want to be dreaming of the Scottish hills and countryside, and perhaps drinking some whisky, not about standing in line at Passport … Read more
Three giant bridges tower above you as you set sail on the Firth of Forth. It’s amazing to see them from this angle, but that’s not all you can see on a boat tour on the River Forth! I adore this part of Scotland and the fact that it’s so easy to get to from … Read more
Late Spring is a hugely popular time of year to visit Scotland and May sees the country explode and welcome in lots of visitors. The change in temperature and hope that spring gives tempts so many people to make Scotland their vacation destination of choice! Scotland in May can still see a mix of weather … Read more
It’s a site that’s dominated the dreams of people waiting to visit the Scottish capital city – Edinburgh castle also dominates in real life too! Commanding the city that has grown round it, Edinburgh Castle draws tourists to it like moths to a flame. It’s rightly on many people’s bucket list when visiting the city! … Read more
Hiring a campervan in Scotland is a great way to see the country in a completely different way. There’s nothing better than waking up in some of Scotland’s most amazing scenery – hills towering above you or looking out towards where dolphins play. I love travelling Scotland and have done so in many ways (hotels, … Read more