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Kirsty Bartholomew

Kirsty has been getting lost around the world for over 30 years and writing about it for 10 of those. She loves to help people explore her favourite places in Scotland, England and beyond. She cannot stay away from historical sites.

Things to do in Scotland for kids: 23 family friendly ideas!

January 18, 2023June 17, 2016 by Kirsty Bartholomew
family at Scotland border

A trip to Scotland is always a good idea but is it a good place for a family vacation? If you’re wondering about the kinds of things to do in Scotland for kids then read on – spoiler alert, I love it as a family destination! I grew up in Scotland so I know first … Read more

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Is Pisa worth visiting? Our trip to the Leaning Tower.

January 18, 2023June 14, 2016 by Kirsty Bartholomew

If you’re travelling in Italy with your family you’ve maybe wondered – is Pisa worth it?  Can it be a fun day out? We were staying in Italy for a month in our apartment near Genoa and we really wanted to visit Tuscany, so headed there on a day trip one day.  We chose two places to … Read more

Categories Beyond Britain Tags Italy 2 Comments

Visiting Monaco on a budget – our day trip from Italy

January 18, 2023June 7, 2016 by Kirsty Bartholomew

Can you really do Monaco on a budget?  It seems like those words don’t go together doesn’t it?  Monaco, the place where the wealthy hang out, surely it can’t be a cheap place to visit?  Inside my brain was saying – Good luck sticking to a budget there! But we were determined to visit, and … Read more

Categories Beyond Britain Tags Italy, Monaco 2 Comments

Our month long stay on the Italian Riviera

January 18, 2023June 3, 2016 by Kirsty Bartholomew

We made it to the Italian Riviera after our mammoth road trip journey from the UK to Italy.  Phew!  That was a journey and a half!  Maps are so deceiving when you plan out your journeys huh?   Anyway, we arrived in the town of Cogoleto and settled in to our lovely Italian apartment.  We … Read more

Categories Beyond Britain Tags Italy 1 Comment

Route 66 on a budget – what we actually spent & how we kept costs down (from UK)

February 27, 2023April 24, 2016 by Kirsty Bartholomew
Rt 66 on a budget

Route 66 and budget might not be two words that seem like they belong together, but actually I think that they should.  We had a great time driving Route 66 on a budget and wanted to share some of our tips for doing so. So how much does Route 66 cost? It can, of course, … Read more

Categories Beyond Britain Tags Road trips, Route 66, USA 3 Comments

Highland Games in Scotland: your guide to visiting in 2023

February 24, 2023October 2, 2013 by Kirsty Bartholomew
Highland games in scotland

Visiting the Highland Games in Scotland is a bucket list item for many heading to the country on vacation. They are a culture filled day out where you can see traditional Scottish sports in action as well as bag pipe playing, highland dancing and food eating! We visited our first Highland Games only a few … Read more

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How to visit the Isle of Rum, one of the Scottish Small Isles

January 18, 2023September 19, 2012 by Kirsty Bartholomew
island of rum on Scotland's west coast

The Isle of Rum lies on the West coast of Scotland and is the largest of the Small Isles, a group of islands that you can reach from Mallaig. Rum has a small community living on it and growing tourism especially considering that not too long ago it was known as the Forbidden Isle and … Read more

Categories Scotland Tags Scottish Islands 3 Comments
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I'm Kirsty and I like to share my tips for travelling around some of my favourite places in the world - Scotland, England and a few more besides!  

I travel with my husband James and sometimes with our dog Annie.  My kids are grown now but do come along sometimes!

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