September 2025 Leaving the quiet mountains of the north behind, we travelled south and it immediately felt like a different Albania. Where the north was mostly peaceful, raw and unspoiled, the south is busy, built-up and already shaped heavily by tourism. To be honest, we haven’t enjoyed it quite as much. There’s beauty here, for…
Albania 🇦🇱 – (North) – Part 1
August-September 2025 Albania 🇦🇱 In recent years, Albania has quietly become one of Europe’s most exciting and affordable destinations. With its dazzling coastline, wild mountains, historic villages and buzzing cities, it offers a mix of experiences that still feel authentic and unspoiled by mass tourism. The people are incredibly welcoming and there’s a real sense…
Four Days in Marrakesh: Where the Senses Don’t Stand a Chance
June 2025 Marrakech is a city like no other. Nestled in the heart of Morocco, it’s an enticing and eclectic destination that dazzles with every step. Prepare for your senses to be well and truly slapped. This place will dazzle, frazzle, and enchant you all at once. It’s loud, chaotic and utterly intoxicating and I…
Morrocan Road Trip
3rd – 7th June 2025 Morroco We rented a car for some of our Moroccan adventure, as there were too many places we wanted to see at our own pace. But after the chaos we witnessed on the streets of Marrakech, we were slightly apprehensive. Driving here felt like an extreme sport dodging mopeds, weaving…
Our Mount Toubkal Adventure: Summiting North Africa’s Giant
Atlas Mountains, Morocco 🇲🇦 Saturday 31st May-Sunday 1st June 2025 After years of talking about it, we finally did it, we summited Mount Toubkal, or Jebel Toubkal if your feeling fancy. Standing proud at 4,167 metres, this is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains, North Africa and the Arab world. Not our highest mountain…
Battled by the Wind in Glen Spean: Beinn Teallach & Beinn à Chaorainn
May 2025 With most of the weekend already accounted for, we set off late on Saturday once again, this time bound for Glen Spean, where we tucked ourselves into the van for a quick overnight stop. Sunday’s goal: the two remote Munros of Beinn Teallach and Beinn a’ Chaorainn. Making the most of the dry…
A Whirlwind Weekend in Fersit
Chno Dearg & Stob Coire Sgriodain May 2025 With a busy weekend of other commitments, we didn’t hit the road until late Saturday night, making it just outside Fort William before parking up for the night in the van. The plan was simple – squeeze in a Highland adventure before the Monday routine called us…
A Long Weekend in the Heart of the Highlands: Corrour to Rannoch and Back Again
May 2025 We spent a long weekend immersed in the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands, basing ourselves in the remote and magical setting of Rannoch. There’s something timeless about the drive in here and meeting the end of the road. From here on in there are no roads, just wilderness and the promise of…
The Lofoten Islands
1st April – 8th April 2025 From Narvik to Henningsvær: A Stormy April Arrival in the Arctic Touching down at Narvik Airport in April, we were officially in the Arctic Circle—a place where nature doesn’t just surround you, it engulfs you. The wind was sharp, the air crisp, and the sky an ever-changing mix of…
Copenhagen- A Christmas Getaway
December 2024 Copenhagen during Christmas is nothing short of magical. The city transforms into a winter wonderland with its twinkling lights, festive markets, cobblestone streets and cosy atmosphere. Our long weekend was packed with unforgettable experiences, from sipping mulled wine by the canals to venturing into neighbouring Sweden. Exploring Copenhagen’s Christmas Magic our adventure began…
