We headed up north to the county of Northumberland, situated in the North East of England. Our trip lasted 4 days and each day was started with a very early morning hike with the reward of a waterfall at the end of it. I personally think that every day should start like this, alas we, living in the South East of England, don’t really have waterfalls at all.
We love Scotland because you can drive for hours without seeing a single car and never get bored of the scenery. The people are friendly, the whisky is outstanding and the landscapes are stunning. So here are 12 reasons to add Scotland to your bucket list.
The Highlands is a historic region in Scotland. With dramatic landscapes around every corner, incredible history and monumental mountains, it’s no wonder that Scotland is one of our favourite destination. With the notorious rainfall, Scotland is packed with a countless number of incredible waterfalls.
Below is a list of our favourites from the Scottish Highlands.
The Island of Skye is situated off the West Coast of mainland Scotland. It’s the largest and best known of the Inner Hebrides. It’s also like no other place we’ve ever seen before! With ragged landscapes, natural beauty and magical coastlines, Skye has a lot to offer and is the perfect winter getaway!
These are 7 of our favourite places to visit!
Lech is a mountain village in the westernmost state of Vorarlberg, Austria. Being a small village with a population of roughly 1,500, you might not think that lech has much to offer. But its personality is bigger than its footprint. With delicious farm-to-table dining, cosy lodging and a sense of being in the middle of nowhere, Lech quickly made our way to one of our favourite destinations.
With snow-capped peaks, waterfalls, forests, meadow-filled valleys and beautiful lakes, the Tatra National Park is an outdoor wonderland. This mountain range forms a natural border between the countries of Poland and Slovakia and provides the stunning backdrop for some pretty incredible hikes.
So this article is a helpful guide for discovering this scenic part of Poland in 2 days.
The Old Man of Storr is a natural phenomenon on the Isle of Skye which can’t be missed.
The “Old Man” is a large pinnacle of rock that stands around 50 metres high and is visible for miles around. One of the most iconic and impressive views not only on the island but the whole of Scotland. Providing magnificent, panoramic views of the surrounding mainland and ancient landslip below.
So here is everything you need to know to plan your hike up to the Old Man of Storr.
With short days and long nights, a blanket of snow covers the highlands and freezes the lochs making it a winter wonderland experience. There is something exciting about being on holiday in the winter. The crisp air and frosty mornings make it even more enjoyable for when you come home to a cosy campfire and hot chocolate, or whisky!
So below are 8 reasons to visit Scotland in Wintertime.
The Island of Skye is situated off the West Coast of mainland Scotland. It’s the largest and best known of the Inner Hebrides. It’s also like no other place we’ve ever seen before! With ragged landscapes, natural beauty and magical coastlines, Skye has a lot to offer and is the perfect winter getaway!
These are 7 of our favourite places to visit!
