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Scramble up Helvellyn and Catstye Cam via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge

November 15, 2023 by Elizabeth

A scramble up Helvellyn and Catstye Cam via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge, voted one of the most popular walks in the Lake District, England. Duration: 5 hours Difficulty: Moderate OS Explorer Map: OL5 Helvellyn Helvellyn is a mountain in the Lake District. At 3,117 feet (950 metres), it is the third largest peak in …

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Hike Shetland: Funzie Ness, Fetlar

November 4, 2022 by Elizabeth

The island of Fetlar, just five miles by two and a half miles wide, has 31 miles of explorable coastline, including 7 miles around Funzie Ness. Boasting more natural arches per mile than any other island in Shetland, there’s a dramatic scene around every corner. Duration: 2.5 hours Difficulty: Moderate OS Explorer Map: 470 Fetlar, the …

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Image of The Face of Neeans with its very steep cliffs.

Hike Shetland: Neeans Neap

February 2, 2022 by Elizabeth

Neeans Neap is a wild and rugged cape located on the west side of the mainland of Shetland, Scotland. Situated north-east of West Burrafirth (south-west of the island of Vementry), it’s a pleasant coastal walk, especially if sheltering from a biting winter westerly. Duration: 1.5 hours Skill Level: Moderate OS Explorer Map: 467 Introducing #HikeShetland …

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Explore Shetland by Motorhome

January 19, 2022 by Elizabeth

At 60 degrees North, midway between Iceland, Norway and the mainland of Scotland, you’ll find the wild and remote Shetland Islands. Our archipelago might only be 80 miles from tip to tip and 35 miles at its widest, but there are 640 miles of quiet, well-maintained roads and 1679 miles of wild and rugged coastline …

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Eshaness Cliffs Shetland Islands

Five things to do in Shetland

September 17, 2021 by Elizabeth

With the lifting of lockdown restrictions, the Shetland Islands have seen an increase in Britains travelling within the UK and wishing to explore their own country’s outer, wild limits. So, you’ve decided to visit the edge of the world… here are five things you should do while you’re here. The Shetland Islands The Shetland Islands …

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Image of meat barbecuing on black oil drums in the Caribbean.

Caribbean Street Food – St. Kitts

December 10, 2020 by Elizabeth

During a winter visit to the Caribbean island of St. Kitts, I had a taste of the most succulent and flavoursome beer-barbecued pork and chicken I’ve ever eaten. Plus, I share a few tips about acquiring an ESTA to visit St. Kitts if you’re travelling to the Caribbean via America. A visit to St. Kitts …

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Image of the silhouette of a man standing atop a massive cliff with sea stacks in the distance.

Silwick & Westerwick – a Coastal Walk

October 16, 2020 by Elizabeth

A walk along the dramatic coastline of Silwick and Westerwick, on the west side of Shetland, is one of my favourite places to go to get away from it all. As the daylight begins to dwindle and the winter storms appear with more frequency, I believe it’s important, while living on the wild edge of …

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Four Shetland Otters by Nick McCaffrey

Draatsi – Surviving Lockdown with Shetland Otters

May 19, 2020 by Elizabeth

  The Shetland Islands has the largest density of otters (draatsi in Shetland dialect) in Europe, possibly even the world. A family of four, a Mum and three cubs, live on the coastline in front of my house. I’ve been filming them during these last few weeks months to help pass the time during the …

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man holding various sized peanuts in hand while grading peanuts

How do they make Peanut Butter in America?

January 26, 2020 by Elizabeth

My first North American press trip took me to Georgia, USA, along with a select group of European bloggers and social media influencers. The American Peanut Council hosted an American peanut education tour to teach us all we could about how they make peanut butter in America. American Peanuts Education Tour Did you know that …

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A West Coast of Scotland Boat Tour on the Agnes Kay II

September 5, 2019 by Elizabeth

Read about our epic West Coast of Scotland adventure on a liveaboard renovated 1961 wooden fishing boat built for Scottish waters. A West Coast of Scotland Boat Tour In June 2019, I joined Shetland skipper Ewan Anderson of Agnes Kay Charters and a motley crew of other passengers for an epic West Coast Scotland tour. …

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Image of the Gannets of Noss Shetland Wildlife Tour.

The Gannets at the Noss National Nature Reserve

August 12, 2019 by Elizabeth

During Shetland Boat Week, the Agnes Kay II ran tours of Lerwick Harbour and Bressay, venturing out to the Noss National Nature Reserve to visit the gannets when the weather permitted.  A visit to see the Gannets of Noss with Agnes Kay Charters Shetland Boat Week has just finished, and what a week it was! …

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Mackies 19.2 ice cream cone Aberdeen

Things to do in Aberdeen: A Travel Guide

July 1, 2019 by Elizabeth

I recently spent a rather beautiful summer’s day in Aberdeen, on the east coast of Scotland, exploring the city on foot. These are the adventures I got up to. With thanks to Visit Aberdeenshire and Mackie’s of Scotland for sponsoring this trip, although all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. How to Spend a …

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Aberdeenshire Highland Beef

Aberdeenshire Highland Beef: A Farm to Fork Experience

February 23, 2019 by Elizabeth

Meet Grace Noble, a solo female entrepreneur in the beautiful Scottish countryside of Deeside, in rural Aberdeenshire. She is on a mission to put a second local beef product on the map alongside Aberdeen Angus – Aberdeenshire Highland Beef. This post was written in collaboration with Visit Aberdeenshire. A Visit to Aberdeenshire Highland Beef What are …

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8 Reasons to Visit Cornwall

December 31, 2018 by Elizabeth

We go on a VW T4 camper van road trip through Cornwall, visiting some stunning places and trying some of the local food. What would you add to this list? Let me know in the comments! It’s been a very long time since I’ve gone on a proper road trip. You know, when you pack …

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Thames River London

30 Hours in London

December 24, 2018 by Elizabeth

How we spent 30 hours in London, from a walk at night along the Thames, to meeting Jamie Oliver, going on an open top bus tour, watching fire dancers, aerial acrobatics and winning an award! I hadn’t originally intended on blogging about my recent visit to London. Going to the city was just an excuse …

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Vuelio Blog Awards - Best Food and Drink Blog

Best Food & Drink Blog – Vuelio Blog Awards 2018

December 7, 2018 by Elizabeth

The Vuelio Blog Awards is firmly established as the biggest blogging night of the year. When I found out in early October that I was shortlisted for the Best Food & Drink Blog I knew I had to start planning for a trip to London for the ceremony; after all, it’s been hailed as the best …

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Venezuelan Troupial

A Day’s Shore Excursion in Willemstad, Curaçao

November 11, 2018 by Elizabeth

  Curaçao, pronounced ‘Cure-ah-souw’ is one of the Lesser Antilles islands in the southern Caribbean Sea, just forty miles north of Venezuela. It’s a constituent country of the Netherlands, and its capital, Willemstad, with its popsicle-coloured buildings, is a popular tourist destination, especially with visiting cruise ships. Last night I dreamt about Curaçao. Well, no that …

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Craigievar Castle - Scotland's Pink Castle in Aberdeenshire Scotland

Craigievar Castle – Scotland’s Pink Fairy-tale Castle

November 10, 2018 by Elizabeth

  This seven-story castle with its pink-tinted facade, finely sculpted multiple turrets, ornate corbels and carved stonework is said to have been an inspiration for Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. It is currently run by the National Trust for Scotland. This post is in collaboration with Visit Aberdeenshire. Nestled on a picturesque hillside in the eastern …

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Image by of Orcas in Shetland - photo by Hugh Harrop / Shetland Wildlife.

Shetland Orca Sightings: Tips for Watching these Sea Mammals During Your Shetland Holiday

August 25, 2018 by Elizabeth

I had the idea for this post recently while watching the orca videos I’d filmed with my iPhone last year. I was going to research and write my own post about Shetland orca sightings, and I asked my friend Nick of Southspear Media & Surveys Ltd, for a quote to include. He came back with …

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Red Rock Pool, Virkie, Shetland Islands

A Walk to the Red Rock Pool in Virkie, Shetland

July 7, 2018 by Elizabeth

On Shetland’s south mainland, park at the Ness Boating Club and follow the coastline north until you reach the red rock pool in Virkie. This pool is coloured red for only a few weeks of the year if the conditions are right. Blog post includes map and directions. We spent a most wonderful two nights …

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