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Tag 73 - Duncansby Head different this time :)

Hey guys! Today we had real parade weather: rain AND wind at a proud 12 degrees. So we had a cozy morning in the camper and after lunch we wanted to stretch our legs a bit...

Tag 72 - Start of the North Coast 500

Hey everyone! Today we started the NC500 :)). At the beginning, it was almost like a highway, but as we went further north, the road led more into nature. The absolute highlight...

Raindrops keep falling on my head....

Hey there, The morning greets us with 13° Celsius and rain. The fog hangs low in the surrounding mountains, giving the impression that it 'flows' around the mountain. Beautiful...

Final destination: Edinburgh

After 2.800 kilometres on the bicycle, 19.300 highmeters going uphill and 8 weeks on the road, I did my last mile in the saddle to arrive at my hosts home. Sarah and Richard...

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14 wonderful days on Iceland, the liveliest part of Mother Earth, lie behind me.

Invergordon and Inverness - Scotland

Today we anchor in the port city of Invergordon on the Moray Firth in northern Scotland. In the midst of the barren Scottish Highlands, which are so rich in nature, we set off...

Next Stop - Scotland Road Trip Day 10-13

From Isle of Skye to Inverness to Glasgow

Day 8 - Isle of Skye

Hello hello, After our first day on the Isle of Skye, I would like to start with a short story. It's called 'The Isle of Skye or how two little Interrailers always and always...

The last day....

Hey there, today was our last day in Scotland. Tomorrow we head back home. We spent the day exploring Glasgow... on foot and at times with a hop-on, hop-off bus. It's quite...

Speechless in Glasgow....

Hiya, This morning we bid farewell to the sunrise and to lovely Amanda and Robert and headed towards Glasgow. We arrived at our hotel around 11:00 AM. Of course, you might say:...

Kirkwall (Orkneys), September 5, 2024

Today we arrived on the main island of the Orkneys in Kirkwall. The weather was once again very pleasant, and as our first activity, we participated in a trip to the Ring of...

Lerwick, August 27, 2024

We were once again greeted not only by a pilot but also by some seals. Unfortunately, the weather isn't great. At the moment it is raining and foggy. But as the day progresses,...

Scotland in a hurry: From Haydock to Glasgow to the lovebirds in Gretna Green - off to new adventures in Edinburgh.

A sunny “hello” from travel adventure land! Our trip began with a mixture of HolidayInn feeling and the exciting start in Haydock - there was anticipation and our suitcases were...

Day 4 of the Scotland tour

The last day of our Scotland tour. The first stop of the day was Elian Donan Castle, where we only took a few photos. The next stop was Loch Ness. Upon arrival, we took a...

Ein Besuch in Ayr- Teil 2

Loch Lomond Loch Lomond Am zweiten Tag meines Urlaubs waren wir alle zusammen am Loch Lomind. Loch Lomond ist mit 71m^2 und 39km Länge der größte See in Schottland. Im...

Tag 74 - Seals, Dunnet Head and many impressions

Hey everyone! Today we had a wonderful day with sunshine :). After lunch, we spontaneously decided to drive a little further. We drove along the coast and actually discovered...

Let's continue through Scotland

From Ben Nevis, located near Fort William, we head to the Glenfinnan Viaduct where the Hogwarts Express runs twice a day. Unfortunately, we were at the right place at the wrong...

The gateway to the Highlands

Unfortunately, there was no blog post yesterday. This was mainly because we were busy all evening. While waiting for our table at the restaurant, we met a super nice couple from...

The Scottish Highlands & Loch Ness

What stunning scenery does Scotland have please?! But well, let's start at the beginning... ^^ The day started with the alarm clock ringing at 6 a.m. Then get dressed quickly,...

Traffic/ Verkehr UK - Germany

On the drive from northern Scotland to eastern Germany, I noticed some significant differences in traffic: Consideration: In the UK, I rarely had a driver following me closely...

Gone with the Wind....

Hey there, after a stormy night (not what you're thinking), it is still very windy this morning, but the sunrise is as beautiful as ever. Today accompanied by a family of ducks...

Day 1 in Scotland

Hey there, after a timely start and a smooth flight, we have arrived safely in Scotland. Eurowings has once again shown its best side and made me laugh again... the bags on the...

Alter Mann von Storr

After arriving in our cozy 'Pod' in Breakish on Skye yesterday, feeling pretty tired and quickly going shopping, we slept in today. During breakfast, we were accompanied by 2...

The pink house at Loch Glass

Today we set off for a hike along Loch Glass. After a short drive, we started hiking under the best summer weather, the sun was almost too strong. First through a pine forest...

....scottish the brave Koes

Good Morning, here are the final lines about our hiking trip through one of the most beautiful areas of Scotland. Susi and I are currently on the return flight from Glasgow to...

The last 18 km to Inverness...

...or 'Finally made it!'😄, 'Great, we did it!'👍 'Wow, I can't go on anymore!'🥵 'Sad that it's over.'🥲👣 Well, these are the feelings that arise when completing the final...

Day 3 of the Scotland Tour

First destination of the day: Fairy Pools Once we arrived there, we followed the watercourse for some time, hoping to reach the end. Although we didn't manage to do so due to...

Day 2 of the Scotland tour

Unlike the past few weeks, breakfast was already provided by the accommodation this morning. Together with our new friend Jake, who was staying at the same accommodation and was...

Search for some sunshine

We have now spent 4 nights on the island of Barra. Actually a nice place with various beaches, small mountains, and delicious cafes. Unfortunately, what was missing was the sun....