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Isle of Skye Travel Guide for Time-Crunched Travelers

The Isle of Skye is an amazingly beautiful corner of Scotland. With jagged mountains and sloping green hills that tumble toward the sea, Skye’s misty landscapes have an almost irresistible pull for travelers. For many of us though, Skye is…

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Tips and Advice

9 Tips to Survive Flying in 2023

I love flying. For years, I’ve been booking flights without too much worry about which tickets to buy or what flying tips to follow. But unfortunately things in the post-pandemic world have made flying more challenging. Missed connections, lost luggage,…

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Scotland Itinerary: 10 Days in the Scottish Highlands

My Scotland itinerary, a 10-day trip through the Scottish Highlands and Hebrides Islands. Includes travel tips for your Highland adventure.

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Miami Travel Guide and 3-Day Itinerary

From beaches to botanical gardens, here are the best things to do with a long weekend in Miami. No late night partying required.

Isle of Staffa: Add This Magical Island to Your Scotland Itinerary

In the distance, you see a tiny island of black rock *cue dramatic music.* Your boat closes in and the land looks odd, like a wall of columns carved from stone. In the sheer cliff face is an even darker…

Iona Abbey: Visit the Medieval Center of Christianity in Scotland

Atop a low, green hill sits a stone building with a simple square tower. As you approach Iona Abbey, you see a pair of high crosses that stand in front like holy guardians carved from stone. Inside, the church echoes…

Scotland Trip Report: Highlands and Islands

My wife and I had some unfinished business in Scotland. We went there on our honeymoon several years ago, and we loved exploring the beautiful city of Edinburgh. The architecture is wonderful and romantic, like you’re transported into a novel.…

Miami Public Transportation Guide

From beautiful beaches to dynamic street art, Miami’s best sights are spread out. If budget is not a big concern, you could rent a car and pay (a lot) for parking. But with some smart planning, it’s easy to get…

Trip Report: Weekend in Miami

It was almost May but still cold and cloudy in Ohio. I needed…an escape. I needed a weekend of adventures in the bright sunshine to lift my spirits. With a quick search for cheap flights the answer jumped out at…

Trip Report: Touring Western Turkey

As I’m setting up this new blog, I’m reflecting on recent trips that have inspired me. Traveling to Turkey last fall felt like the furthest I’ve been away from home, in a cultural sense if not strictly in a geographical…