Tag Archive: scotland

Bagpipes, Kilts, & Running Shoes: NY’s Scotland Week Features 10K Run & Festival

If you’re in New York City anytime between now and April 10th, you’ll probably see a few more men in kilts than you’re normally used to since it is in fact Scotland Week 2011 here in the Big Apple. There are plenty of events scheduled celebrating Scottish-American heritage and culture in the NYC, including Whisky…

Time Lapse Video: Night Rush Around the World

What is it about time lapse videos that make people go crazy with “oohs” and “aahs”? Well for starters they often times showcase a travel destination most people want to visit badly. But for me they are just really, really pretty. Yes I used “pretty” to describe a travel video (I’m secure enough in my…

Celebrating Thanks

Wicklow Valleys

I have been pretty fortunate to work in the travel industry for a few years now. What that means is I get paid to do what I love for a living. I never take it for granted and worked hard to get where I am today. However one of the other perks that comes along…

Guest Nomad: Exploring the Isle of Skye

Isle of Skye

Off the northeastern coast of Scotland, within the chain of islands known as the Inner Hebrides, lies the legendary Isle of Skye. While popular for UK travelers, Skye is not always on the tourist route for non-British visitors, although it should be. The cliffs and mountains of Skye have been the stuff of legend for…

Saturday Travel Shot: “No Fly Tipping” in Glasgow

Haggis, Whisky & Baby Kilts: My 48 Hours in Glasgow (Part II)

Sunday: 11am: I was able to sleep in a little late this morning, but hit the road running before noon to catch up with some of my fellow writers for lunch at Cafe Zique. En route from the hotel to the restaurant we encountered a little travel issue as one of our writers forgot their…

Haggis, Whisky & Baby Kilts: My 48 Hours in Glasgow (Part I)

You think you know a place…and then you visit it. Glasgow, Scotland was one such locale that I thought I was familiar with. I mean I had heard of haggis (although never tried it), I have been known to down a few glasses of whisky (not to be confused with whiskEy) and well I grew…

Good Times in London & Glasgow

While I promised updates from the road, it just has been such a busy week in London and Glasgow. I will definitely have a full recap of my trip this week, with many images and travel tips as well. It was a hell of a good time and thanks again to the great people at…