Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad

14 Ways to Get to Machu Picchu (2026) Entrance Fees, Rules & Routes

Machu Picchu in Peru

Machu Picchu in Peru features high on many travellers’ bucket lists, and rightfully so. One of the world’s new seven wonders, Machu Picchu, is hailed as an archaeologist’s dream. Believed to have been built by hand in the 15th century by Peru’s Inca civilisation, this South American icon is hard to miss and is often […]

Affordable North Coast 500 Hostels (Dorms and Private Rooms)

John o Groats signpost North Coast 500 Scotland_

Hiking and biking around the NC500, visiting on a budget or prefer somewhere slightly more social than a hotel? Whatever your reason for searching for North Coast 500 hostels, this guide details the best options at some of the most popular stops on Scotland’s answer to Route 66. Planning your NC500 trip? Start here and […]

North Coast 500 Scottish Castles You Can Stay At!

Dornoch Castle Hotel North Coast 500 Scotland

Who said your North Coast 500 accommodation has to be just hotels? Princess, if you want to sleep in a castle in Scotland during your road trip, you can. There are four Scottish Highlands castle hotels; the good news is that they are affordable. Planning to visit the NC500 for a special occasion? Nothing says romance […]

18 Best Pubs in Edinburgh Voted for by You!

Pubs in Edinburgh

“Today’s rain is tomorrow’s whisky.”  Yes, we Scots do hold one of the world titles for our alcohol consumption. We know how to have a good time during all seasons. When it rains, it pours, so there is only one thing for it: a trip to the pub. Of course, when the sun appears, you […]