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.
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…
Breakfast in Guatemala was Unexpectedly Awesome
When I went on a group tour to Belize and Guatemala, I didn’t have many expectations about the local food. The beginning of our trip involved a lot of transportation, which meant prioritizing convenience. I had such forgettable meals as…
Tikal: Explore Mayan Ruins in Guatemala
A sea of lush green dotted with islands of carved stone, mist rising from the jungle and carrying the sound of bird calls skyward. The scene at the top of Temple IV in Tikal is one I’ll never forget. As…