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Scotland's West Highland way is a 155 km thu hike. Some people do it in 5 days, but we took 9 to allow us to linger over the spectacular beauty of the landscape. Part of the charm of a civilization that developed before trains and cars – towns and villages are spaced a day’s walk apart. It was an incredible journey. Learn more on our blog.
We made sure that while we were hiking the West Highland Way there was plenty of time to appreciate the north-east shore of the Loch before setting off towards “The Wilds”, and we weren’t disappointed. We settled by the waters at several locations to appreciate the stunning views, listen to the waves lapping at the shore, and just contemplate life. Learn more about hiking this amazing trail on our blog.
Anyone who knows anyone from Scotland – or who has listened to any Scottish folk music or read any Scottish poetry – has heard of Loch Lomond. We had read a great deal about the natural beauty of the lake and its shoreline, and so chose to take our time along this stretch of The West Highland Hikng Route. This photo represents one of the most stunning moments of natural beauty we have ever beheld. To learn more about hiking this, visit our blog.

Scotland

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Staying on Koh Rong Somloem in Cambodia provided us with a return to simplicity we didn't even know we needed. There is very limited, the shower water is a bit warm only at peak heat of the day, there are no parties so the nights are gloriously quiet, every bungalo is spaced out to give guests a delicious sense of privacy. The tranquillity slowly seeps into your bones until the outside world seems to fade into a vague memory. It's located on Sunset Beach, accessible only by a 25 minute hike through jungle. Learn more about this special place and how to visit on our blog. #tropicalisland #tropicalescape
Take a book, leave a book. Let the world around you disappear. This lovely bookshelf is in Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia, in a remote hotel where there is no wifi or data. It was so nice to watch people disconnect and just enjoy the moment.
This restaurant is only accessible by a jungle trail. Overlooking Sunset beach on the island of Koh Rong Somloem, Cambodia, it has a deeply relaxing atmosphere. They serve only Khamer food,

Cambodia

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[Gardens By The Bay, Singapore] The entire landscaping project was shepherded by Singapore’s National Parks Board as part of a broader initiative to create a “city in a garden” - rather than a garden in a city. Designed by Grant Associates (UK). The South Bay Garden, home to the Supertrees and completed in 2009, is estimated to have cost more than $1 billion. Learn more about these gardens in our blog. #singapore #southeastasiatravel #futuristic #citygarden #scifi #citylights #citynight
[Gardens by the Bay, Singapore) Some of the Supertrees harvest rainwater and solar energy that sustain many of the water elements in the Gardens. Others are integrated with the conservatories to serve as air intake and exhaust towers, as well as water coolant systems, that help mitigate ambient temperatures by absorbing and dispersing heat from the conservatories. Learn more about travelling to Singapore on our blog. #singapore #amazingarchitecture #futuristic #urbanbeauty
[Gardens by the Bay, Singapore] Each of the 18 Supertrees supports a unique collection of climbing plants, including orchids and ferns from around the world. The canopies provide shade and shelter for the plants growing up the columns in the equatorial climate. These vertical gardens have over 226,000 plants comprising more than 200 species of plants from around the world. Learn more in our blog. #singapore #urbannature #travelawesome #travelphotos #w_nature #southeastasiatrip

Singapore

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Over 11,000 tons of steel makeup the framework and walkways of London's Tower Bridge. The construction and operation of the bridge was a marvel of engineering in the early 1900s. The city needed a new bridge but it had to be constructed in a such a way that it could open and allow ships to pass. 50 designs were submitted and a great deal of debate ensued. It took eight years for a design to be selected. Learn more about the history of the bridge and how to visit. #industrial #london #towerbridge #iron #edwardian #bridge #metal #europe #iron
The Tower Bridge in London was designed to open in the centre and let ships through, powered by a steam engine built in the 1900s. Three huge boilers made the steam, using burning coal to boil the water. The stokers shovelled nearly 3,000 kilograms of coal into the boilers every day! The boilers had to be fed 24 hours a day. #london
To open the bridge during the Edwardian age, a steam power engine was used. Water stored in an accumulator was released into the drive engine's pistons to turn a set of giant cogs. These cogs connect to a rack on the back of the bascules, opening them for passing river vessels. Cogs are still used today to open Tower Bridge, but the power source is electric. The original engine is preserved and on display for visitor's to London. Check out our blog for more about the bridge and visiting. #london #bridges #edwardian

UK

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We saw this endangered creature scampering about a mere metre off a trail at the Grasslands National Park. The unique combinations of landscape and climate create niches for specially adapted plants, animals and endangered species. Like pear cactus, that breathes only at night; and gumbo evening primrose, whose flowers change colour in 24 hours. The mixed grasses of this prairie allow a unique diversity of life to thrive here. Learn more on our blog. #lizard #hiking #grasslands #rareanimals
The Grasslands National park is one of the most truly wild places we have ever visited and the sheer immensity of the space only enhances the emotive power of the place. The mix of dry hills and grassland offer plenty of opportunity for hikers, but some hikes are only for adventurous, with no visible path you are guided by one metre high plasticized, painted trail guideposts spaced out at random intervals and distances. To learn more about visiting this amazing place, visit our blog. #hiking
Grasslands National Parks is the very first national park established in Canada. It is one of the few mixed-grass prairie ecosystems left on earth. Created by glacial erosion, this space is home to amazing wild bison. This unique and hauntingly beautiful ecosystem is fragile and one of the most memorable natural landscapes we have visited. To learn more about it, visit our website! #amazingnature #grasslands #saskachewan #prairie #ecosystems #hiking #caming #travel #amazingplaces #naturelovers

Saskatchewan

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This is the Dusita Resort on the island of Koh Kood in Thailand. A tranquil beautiful island, mostly covered with jungle. This is one of the most peaceful places we have ever been, with hidden waterfalls and beautiful, secluded beaches. This is a great placew to experience "old Thailand", a place that isn't overcrowded. To learn more about visiting this island visit our blog. #thailand #jungle #palmtrees #travel #thai #island #travelpin #travelpic #thaiislands #thaislands
Koh Kood is one of Thailand’s last unspoiled islands. Most of the island remains wild jungle. As you explore the island you'll see the very humble and minimalist lifestyles of those who live here. Everything on Koh Kood is done at a slow and casual pace. The relaxed and friendly vibe make this island feel like the Latin America of Asia. Learn more about visiting Koh Kood on our blog. #travel #thailand #kohkood #wanderlust #travelpics #boats #fishing

Thailand

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You can actually meet Rudolph. He hangs out all year at the Reindeer academy in Alaska. There's a town called North Pole and that's where the magic happens. Visit our blog to learn more! #reindeer #rudolph #christmas #alaska #northpole #animallovers #traveller #travelphoto
Reindeer and Caribou are actually the same species. Reindeer come from a line that were domesticated about 2,000 years ago: “But while they may be same species, they are not the same animal. In part, this is a difference of geography: reindeer live in northern Europe and Asia and caribou in North America. Learn more about reindeer and visitng them in Alaska on our blog #reindeer #caribou #alaska #northpole #animals #naturelovers #animalkingdom
A reindeer’s four-toed feet have dewclaws, and that the entire hoof has evolved to spread out to distribute the animal’s weight like snowshoes. They’re also well adapted for digging in the snow. To learn more about these animals and how to visit the Antler Achademy in Alaska, visit our blog. #reindeer #alaska #northpole #animals #adaptations #travelblog #travelphotography

USA

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Bahía Drake is a lush and wild escape, attracting devoted ecotourists. The small bay is part ofthe remote Osa Peninsula on Costa Rica’s southwestern coast. It is one of the least visited spots in the country, making it the perfect place to really get away from it all. It is named after the infamous pirate Sir Francis Drake, who purportedly used the bay as a port in the 16th century. It's even believed that he left hidden treasure there. Learn more on our blog. #travel #costarica #remoteplaces
We're usually independent travellers, but when booking regional flights to remote areas of Costa Rica became impossible, we turned to Anywhere.com. They were happy to help us with our domestic flights without making any additional demands, which was unusual. They assigned us an individual agent and provided flawless service. To read more details about our experience, visit our website. #costarica #remotplaces #travel

Costa Rica

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The Grande Rockies is a nice option for an extended stay in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It offers a full kitchen, a BBQ and laundry machines. There's a pool with a kids play area and hot tubs. It's an easy walk into town and has a grocery and liquor store in walking distance. Take a look at our detailed review for more information.

Canmore + Banff

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the west highland way with mountains in the background
Cozy Inn
Car Town
Wilderness First Aid
Trail Life
West Highland Way
Hiking Food
Beautiful Hikes
Walking Routes
Scenic Beauty
One Of The World Most Beautiful Hikes
Scotland's West Highland way is a 155 km thu hike. Some people do it in 5 days, but we took 9 to allow us to linger over the spectacular beauty of the landscape. Part of the charm of a civilization that developed before trains and cars – towns and villages are spaced a day’s walk apart. It was an incredible journey. Learn more on our blog.
a boat is docked at the end of a pier on a lake with mountains in the background
The Wilds
Fort William
Small Waterfall
Loch Lomond
Ancient Tree
Easy Day
Eastern Shore
Lock Lomand | Scotland
We made sure that while we were hiking the West Highland Way there was plenty of time to appreciate the north-east shore of the Loch before setting off towards “The Wilds”, and we weren’t disappointed. We settled by the waters at several locations to appreciate the stunning views, listen to the waves lapping at the shore, and just contemplate life. Learn more about hiking this amazing trail on our blog.
a path in the woods with blue flowers
Nature
Perfect Weather
The Bluebells of Loch Lomand
Anyone who knows anyone from Scotland – or who has listened to any Scottish folk music or read any Scottish poetry – has heard of Loch Lomond. We had read a great deal about the natural beauty of the lake and its shoreline, and so chose to take our time along this stretch of The West Highland Hikng Route. This photo represents one of the most stunning moments of natural beauty we have ever beheld. To learn more about hiking this, visit our blog.
an old stone building with picnic tables in front
Hiking Scotland
Scotland Highlands
Bunk House
300 Year Old Inn
Staying at this Inn was one of the most memorable experiences of our lives. Located in the Scotland Highlands, in the area of Argyll and Bute. It's the kind of place you go hoping to see ghosts roaming the hallways. We stayed here while hiking the West Highland Way, 155km route that we covered in 9 days. To learn more about this amazing trip, visit our blog.
an advertisement for alaska's antler academy with a donkey looking at the camera
Alaska Christmas
North Pole Alaska
Santa's House
Find Santa
Fairbanks Alaska
The North Pole
Alaska Travel
Fascinating Facts
Christmas Vacation
Antler Academy
Visit the North Pole, just a 20-minute drive from Fairbanks Alaska, for a wonderfully tacky visit to Santa’s House and the Reindeer Academy. The reindeer pen – where we learned fascinating facts and had a chance to feed these gentle creatures – is the best part. #christmasvacations #uniquetravel #travelalaska
there is a waterfall in the middle of some trees
Small Waterfalls
Loch Lomand Waterfall
This hike along the eastern shores of Loch Lomond should be given lots of time to take in the natural splendour of the flora along this section of the Way. The forested path is magical, intersected continuously by small waterfalls and rivulets cascading out of the hills. This is part of a hike from Rowardennan to Inversnaid along Scotland's West Highland Way. Learn more about this hiike on our blog.
a tree with no leaves is reflected in the water on a hill side trail near a rock outcropping
Ancient Trees
Tree Growing
Hiking from Rowardennan to Inveraran
Many people do the hike from Scotlands Rowardennan to Inversnaid in one day, but we chose to really take our time and broke it up into two days. There were so many beautiful sights, like this tree growing out of the lake's bank horizontally over the water. Having lots of time to take in the natural splendour of the flora along this section of the West Highland Way was so worth it. The forested path is magical, intersected continuously by small waterfalls and rivulets cascading out of the hills. There are sections of the path where the weathered roots of ancient trees are visible above ground and are almost indistinguishable from the stone and rock that line the path. To learn more about hiking the West Highland Way, visit our blog.
some rocks and trees on the side of a mountain trail with moss growing over them
West Highlands
Rowardennan to Inverarnan
So many people had walked this trail over so long a time that the rocks were eroded into foot hugging steps while trees had smooth hand holds. This was taken at stage three of Scotland's West Highland Way, a 22 km (about 13.5 mi) jump from Rowardennan to Inverarnan we chose to break that section into two equal 11 km (6.75 mi) stages: Rowardennan to Inversnaid for stage three; and, Inversnaid to Inverarnan for stage four. That made for two relatively easy walking days, although admittedly some of the terrain is challenging in bits, especially with full packs. Learn more about doing this multi-day hike on our blog.
a tree that is growing on the side of a mountain
Hiking Routes
Roots and Rocks
This never gets old for us. The way roots dig into rock and slowly break it appart always reminds us of Tolkien's Ents come to life. Scotland's West Highland Way hiking route offers lots of stunning sights like this. The whole route is 155km long and we took nine days to do it so we could really enjoy the beauty of nature. Learn more about this hike on our blog.
an airport lobby with the words getting from singapore to change airport to the city by transit
Singapore Changi Airport
Changi Airport
Bus System
Places Worth Visiting
Visit Singapore
City Sign
Gardens By The Bay
Hiking Trip
Tips For Budget Travellers
Finding ways to save money on transportation is one of the key ways to stretch your money while travelling. We explain how to navigate from Singapore's Changi Airport to the city hassle-free with our transit guide. Learn more on our blog!
the mountains are covered in green grass and blue skies with white clouds above them, as well as water below
Hiking Challenge
The West Highland Way
Back in 2017 we took on our biggest distance hiking challenge to date: the West Highland Way. Hiking has always been an important part of our lives, but up until this point we had never done a multi-day journey. The West Highland Way made numerous “best hikes in the world” lists, and seemed the perfect challenge for our first prolonged hike. The romanticism of the West Highland Way had a strong pull, but so did the idea of ending each day in a proper bed. That’s part of the charm of a civilization that developed before trains and cars – towns and villages are spaced a day’s walk apart. Learn more about this adventure on our blog.
an advertisement for paradise unplugged beach resort in the middle of the ocean
Tropical Island
Digital World
Sunset Beach
Off The Grid
Tropical Islands
Simple Pleasures
Beautiful Islands
Beach Sunset
Clear Water
Escape the Digital World
Escape to a tropical island in Cambodia where wifi and electricy are scarce, but tranquility is abundant. When we visited Robinson Bungalows we learned to embrace the opportunity to disconnect from the digital world and immrse ourselves in the serenity of the moment. There you can indulge in simple pleasures of pristine beaches, clear waters, and lush jungle. Allow yourself to unwind and recharge amidst the natural beauty that surrounds you.
a bed sitting in the middle of a room under a roof with bamboo coverings
Cambodia
Shower Water
Tropical Escape
The Nights
Tropical Simplicity
Staying on Koh Rong Somloem in Cambodia provided us with a return to simplicity we didn't even know we needed. There is very limited, the shower water is a bit warm only at peak heat of the day, there are no parties so the nights are gloriously quiet, every bungalo is spaced out to give guests a delicious sense of privacy. The tranquillity slowly seeps into your bones until the outside world seems to fade into a vague memory. It's located on Sunset Beach, accessible only by a 25 minute hike through jungle. Learn more about this special place and how to visit on our blog. #tropicalisland #tropicalescape
a bookshelf filled with lots of books in front of a chalkboard sign
Koh Rong Samloem
Enjoy The Moment
Cool Things To Make
A Book
Traveller's Library
Take a book, leave a book. Let the world around you disappear. This lovely bookshelf is in Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia, in a remote hotel where there is no wifi or data. It was so nice to watch people disconnect and just enjoy the moment.
the inside of a hut with wooden furniture
Paradise
Jungle Restaurant
Relaxing Atmosphere
Jungle Restaurant
This restaurant is only accessible by a jungle trail. Overlooking Sunset beach on the island of Koh Rong Somloem, Cambodia, it has a deeply relaxing atmosphere. They serve only Khamer food,