Author Archives: Gemma

3. West Highland Way – Inverarnan to Bridge of Orchy

Inveranan to Bridge of Orchy West Highland Way sign

West Highland Way Day Three Low Down Day 3: Inverarnan to Bridge of Orchy: The Day of Doom, West Highland Way Miles: 19 Time: 09:30 – 18:00 Weather: Grey, dull and rainy Accommodation: Stance Cottage (£70 double room / £50 or £55 single / Bridge of Orchy Hotel £100 – £160) Inverarnan to Bridge of Orchy […]

2. West Highland Way – Balmaha to Inverarnan

Balmaha to Inveranan West Highland Way sign

The West Highland Way Day Two Low Down Day 2: Balmaha to Inverarnan: Boots, boats, and automobiles Miles: 21 Time: 09:30- 15:40 (well that’s what time we went for the water taxi…) Weather: Dry, mild Accommodation: The Drovers Inn (£30 per person) / Alternative:  Strathfillan Wigwam Village Balmaha to The Land of the Twig Trees […]

1. The West Highland Way – Milngavie to Balmaha

What did you do for your 30th? My friends and I decided to take on a challenge – to walk 96 miles through the rolling hills and flowing streams of the West Coast of Scotland. This trek is called the West Highland Way and it all begins just outside of Glasgow in Milngavie (easily reached […]

This is How You Spend One Day in Bangkok

Wat Arun Temple with blue skies Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand is the hub of this Southeast Asian city. Whether you are heading south the Thai islands to catch some rays or north to the jungle it is very likely that you will spend time in Bangkok in transit. We (Craig and Gemma) had just one day in Bangkok, we had heard that it […]

5 Best Things to Do in Koh Samui

Shadow of woman during sunset in Koh Samui Thailand_

With its dancing girls and fast food joints of Chaweng, it easy to call Koh Samui in Thailand slightly tacky. However, in comparison, the sunsets and less crowded beaches of Lamai lets the island regain that paradise Thai title again! Here are the best things to do in Koh Samui, with the aid of a […]