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my favourite things

sam shepard’s ‘motel chronicles’, glenn gould playing j.s. bach, books, gaff-rigged bristol pilot cutters, nautical charts, the idea of lamu island and zanzibar, ilford 35mm black & white film, expressions of love in spanish, the meaning of saudade, miles davis, john coltrane, conga drums and bongoes, the backstreets of marrakesh, naples and havana, my 20-year-old leather backpack, my leather-bound pocket atlas (a gift from a woman who worked for me), my maori bone hei matau, british ordnance survey maps, african and latina women, dark skin, long legs and firm round asses,‘oil notes’ by rick bass, joseph conrad’s ‘heart of darkness’, ‘the fly trap’ by fredrik sjöberg, bill drummond doing what he calls ‘art’ and his writings about it, malcolm mclaren talking about almost anything, german-made fountain pens, noodler’s inks, 20th century french novelists, analog moog synthesisers, joan didion’s early essays (especially ‘the white album’), the rolling stones’ original versions of ‘gimme shelter’ and ’sympathy for the devil’, ali farka touré’s modal riffs, the western isles and northwest coast of scotland in spring, the b&w photographs robert frank took in the ’50s as he drove across america, richard misrach’s ‘desert cantos’, wim wender’s ‘paris, texas’ and ‘wings of desire’ (i like his diaristic photo book, ‘once’, too), jim jarmusch’s ‘only lovers left alive’, indian ocean sailing dhows, old boat compasses, my vintage flying boat sextant, the cheap but accurate swiss wind-up watch my mother gave me when i first went to sea, that first glimpse of the mojave desert driving east from l.a. on interstate 40, and of morocco’s atlas mountains, at dawn, sailing through the straits of gibraltar from the west, the mediterranean sea, van morrison’s voice, and aretha franklin’s and julie driscoll’s, the ideas of john cage and of jean-luc godard, cornelius cardew’s ‘scratch music’, gorodish and alba in delacorta’s series of novels, ‘haunts of the black masseur’ by charles sprawson, peter beard’s collaged diaries, steve dilworth’s visceral sculpture, the smooth stones i’ve collected from beaches on three oceans, garlic, wasabi, peking duck in pancakes, ice-cold champagne (bollinger, when I can afford it, or louis roederer cristal), baden powell’s guitar-playing, samba, salvador de bahia, standing at the edge of an empty sahara, sailing a felucca up the nile, the writings of william burroughs, barry gifford and charlie smith, the history of zero, the smell of bangkok by the river at dawn, summer nights in tokyo, long periods of silence, hugging my children, playing my solid mahogany tenor ukulele (a 61st birthday gift from my wife), my fender telecaster and gibson lucille guitars, shona sculpture, an etching i have by armodio (‘l’urlatrice’), the songs of tom waits, alan ginsberg’s photos of beat writers – burroughs and paul bowles, especially – in new york and tangier, jack kerouac’s writings (even though i’ve outgrown them), ‘the outsider’ by colin wilson, bowles’ ‘the sheltering sky’, playing blackjack at caesars’, las vegas, in the early hours of a week-day morning, café tacuba’s huevos con molé in mexico city, the garden derek jarman made at prospect cottage in dungeness, jarman’s diaries, da vinci’s notebooks, don mccullin’s photographs and mary ellen mark’s when she was younger (the ones in goa), dancing alone to 60s’ soul music, the scent of frangipani, the white noise of heavy monsoonal rain, my long, old-school powell skateboard with big urethane wheels, early silver surfer comic books, 70s’ ‘avant-garde’ music scores from peters and universal edition, my all-mechanical olympus 35 sp camera and my rolleiflex tlr, cecil taylor on piano, dave holland on bass, ginger baker on drums, the movie version of joseph conrad’s ‘lord jim’, cary grant in ‘father goose’, david lean’s ‘lawrence of arabia’, donald cammell’s ‘perfomance’, snowdonia in mid-wales, taos in new mexico (and the sangre de cristo mountains), sailing close by stromboli on a calm, moonlit night, the smooth skin and skinny bodies of young japanese women, everything about italian women, palm trees, passionfruit, seedless grapes, mandarins, uncooked cherry tomatoes, the oakland raiders (even when they’re losing), swimming alone in a warm pool, the bath tubs at the ritz-carlton in singapore in the 90s, afternoon tea (pg tips) with scones, thick cream and damson jam (preferably tiptree’s), albert ayler on sax, derek bailey’s free-form solos on guitar, ‘colour: a natural history of the palette’ by victoria finlay, tom mccarthy’s ‘satin island’, william gibson’s science fiction, sylvie guillem dancing, van cliburn playing brahms’ second piano concerto, keith richards’ and john lee hooker’s grungy guitar licks, j.j. cale’s muted finger picking, the long solo voyages of bernard moitessier under sail and the writings that came from them, the voyages of david lewis and of bill tilman (aboard ‘mischief’), old tahiti ketches designed by john hanna, thomas colvin’s modern steel sailing junks, target shooting with a high-calibre handgun (like a colt python .357 magnum), watching dark frontal clouds gather ahead of a storm, the grim stillness of tornado weather in northern oklahoma, big hotel rooms, late night room service, landing in los angeles from the west late at night, yakitori at a basement place i know in hiroshima, the gharana of the tabla, welsh male voice choirs, playing scrabble, the lives of sir richard francis burton and t.e. lawrence, thom gunn’s poems, also e.e cummings’ and mira gonzalez’s, gore vidal on american politics, sex and other writers, the stone hanko engraved for me using an old form of katakana in hiroshima, hand-tooled knives, walking through rome early in the morning, rooftop terraces in trastevere, out-of-the-way trattorie in monti, vitello parmigiano, tortellini, stracciatella, and sambuca, the amalfi coast, iain sinclair writing about his walks around london, living in los angeles (when i have money), driving north from santa monica on the pacific coast highway, big sur 30 years ago,’60s american muscle cars, joyce singing ‘agua de março’ or astrud gilberto, or the version marisa monte and david byrne did for ‘red, hot and rio’, ‘sitting’ by cat stevens. ‘dumb things’ by paul kelly, the emotions singing ‘best of my love’, the idea of the congo and the mekong and of rusty tramp steamers sailing to up-river jungle ports, berlin in autumn just before the leaves fall, all the works of anselm kiefer and cy twombly, francesco clemente’s exotic watercolours, ‘the pugilist’ sculpted in iron by robert brennan, marilyn manson’s ‘we’re killing strangers’, smokey robinson’s ’tracks of my tears’, the first whiff of salt air and coconut oil at an australian surf beach, longboarding on a glassy point break at wategos in byron bay, the mexican movie ‘y tu mama tambien’, almodovar’s ‘todo sobre mi madre’ and ‘matador’, cluttered but stylish old parisian apartments, any clapboard boatshed and jetty on a quiet bay or river bank, a stone cottage above a rocky north atlantic shore (in nova scotia, maybe, or shetland), solitude.

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beautiful places in the UK outside of London

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Whether you live in the UK or are planning your first trip, it can be easy to go back to the same London-centric spots when you’re looking for a day out or weekend away.

To help you expand your horizons, Instagram data tool Magi Metrics has gathered data from hashtags and geotagged locations on Instagram in order to locate the most popular beauty spots in the UK — London not included. The data was collected by looking at locations in the UK outside of London where users had posted the hashtags #beautiful, #stunning, #wonderful, #romantic, and #lovely. After analysing more than 300,000 posts, they came up with this list - scroll down to check it out.

Cleethorpes Beach, Lincolnshire, England.

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The most popular beautiful spot in the UK outside of London is one you may not have heard of. Cleethorpes, the quaint British seaside resort, is the most loved by Instagram users, with its beach topping the list thanks to its miles of sand, and the award-winning gardens along the promenade.

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland.

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It may sit right in the middle of the city, but Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels, is still gorgeous, and offers a perfect view of the surrounding area.

Giant’s Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Step back in time with this often-photographed landmark, which is Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO Heritage Site. According to legend, the columns are the remains of a causeway built by a giant. The story goes that the Irish giant Fionn mac Cumhaill (Finn MacCool), from the Fenian Cycle of Gaelic mythology, was challenged to a fight by the Scottish giant Benandonner. Fionn accepted the challenge and built the causeway across the North Channel so that the two giants could meet. In one version of the story, Fionn defeats Benandonner. In another, Fionn hides from Benandonner when he realises that his foe is much bigger than he is. Fionn’s wife, Oonagh, disguises Fionn as a baby and tucks him in a cradle. When Benandonner sees the size of the ‘baby’, he reckons that its father, Fionn, must be a giant among giants. He flees back to Scotland in fright, destroying the causeway behind him so that Fionn would be unable to chase him down. Across the sea, there are identical basalt columns (a part of the same ancient lava flow) at Fingal’s Cave on the Scottish isle of Staffa, and it is possible that the story was influenced by this.

Durdle Door, Dorset, England.

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Eroded by time and nature, Durdle Door is one of Dorset’s most photographed and iconic landmarks. It is located on the Lulworth Estate in south Dorset and is part of the Jurassic Coast. The coastline is of such international geological importance that it was designated England’s first natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001 and is now part of a family of natural wonders including America’s Grand Canyon and Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. The magnificent natural limestone arch was formed when the power of the waves eroded the rock and forged a hole through the middle. The name Durdle is derived from an old English word ‘thirl’, which means to pierce, bore or drill.

Eilean Donan Castle, Highland, Scotland.

The original castle was built in 1220 for Alexander II as a defence against the Vikings. In medieval times the castle had towers and a curtain wall that covered nearly the whole island. By the late 13th century it was owned by the Mackenzies of Kintail (later the Earls of Seaforth). In 1511, the MacRaes became custodians of the castle, as protectors of the MacKenzies. Over the centuries the castle has been rebuilt at least four times. Eilean Donan was partially destroyed in a Jacobite uprising in 1719. The castle lay in ruins for almost 200 years until Lieutenant Colonel John MacRae-Gilstrap bought the island in 1911, and spent the next 20 years restoring the castle. The restoration included the construction of an arched bridge to give easier access to the castle The castle was re-opened in 1932.

Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Arthur’s Seat is an extinct volcano which is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as “a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design”. It is situated just to the east of the city centre, about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east of Edinburgh Castle. The hill rises above the city to a height of 250.5 m (822 ft), provides excellent panoramic views of the city and beyond, is relatively easy to climb, and is popular for hillwalking. Though it can be climbed from almost any direction, the easiest and simplest ascent is from the east, where a grassy slope rises above Dunsapie Loch.

Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England.

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The most famous prehistoric monument in Europe, this wonder of the world is a must-see outside of London. For centuries, historians and archaeologists have puzzled over the many mysteries of Stonehenge, the prehistoric monument that took Neolithic builders an estimated 1,500 years to erect. Located in southern England, it is comprised of roughly 100 massive upright stones placed in a circular layout. While many modern scholars now agree that Stonehenge was once a burial ground, they have yet to determine what other purposes it served and how a civilisation without modern technology—or even the wheel—produced the mighty monument. Its construction is all the more baffling because, while the sandstone slabs of its outer ring hail from local quarries, scientists have traced the bluestones that make up its inner ring all the way to the Preseli Hills in Wales, some 200 miles from where Stonehenge sits on Salisbury Plain.

Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, England.

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Blenheim Palace, residence near Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, built (1705–24) by the English Parliament as a national gift to John Churchill, 1st duke of Marlborough. During the War of the Spanish Succession, he had led the English to victory over the French and Bavarians at the Battle of Blenheim in Germany in 1704. The palace was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, with a great deal of involvement by Nicholas Hawksmoor, and is regarded as the finest example of truly Baroque architecture in Great Britain.

Snowdonia, Gwynedd, Wales.

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Snowdonia National Park, Welsh Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, national park in Gwynedd county and Conwy county borough, northern Wales, with an area of 838 square miles (2,171 square km). It is best known for its mountains, composed largely of volcanic rock and cut by valleys that show the influence of Ice Age glaciers. Snowdon mountain’s summit, Yr Wyddfa, in the northwestern part of the park, is the highest peak in England and Wales, with an elevation of 3,560 feet (1,085 metres). A rack-and-pinion railway (opened 1896) runs from Llanberis to the summit. Farther south Cader Idris (“Chair of Idris”), a long mountain ridge, reaches a height of 2,927 feet (892 metres) at Pen-y-Gader.

Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, England.

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Chatsworth, estate near Rowsley, Derbyshire Dales district, administrative and historic county of Derbyshire, England, containing the principal seat of the English dukes of Devonshire. Chatsworth House itself stands near the left bank of the River Derwent. Construction of the original building began in 1553, but, after suffering occupation by both parties to the English Civil Wars of the mid-17th century, this house was subsequently demolished. The present mansion, often called “Palace of the Peak,” was designed by William Talman for William Cavendish, the 4th earl (created 1st duke of Devonshire, 1694), and was begun in 1687. The 6th duke made various additions, including the long north wing (1820–27). The house has a library and an art collection with many masterpieces in it. The formal gardens that surround the house were designed by Sir Joseph Paxton, and the estate’s park is more than 11 miles (18 km) in circumference.

Chester Zoo, Chester, England.

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Home to over 21,000 endangered and exotic animals, the most visited zoo in the UK also makes the list of the most beautiful places.

Cliffs Of Dover, Kent, England.

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Dover, town (parish) and seaport on the Strait of Dover, Dover district, administrative and historic county of Kent, southeastern England. Situated on the English Channel at the mouth of a valley in the chalk uplands that form the famous white cliffs, Dover is the closest English port to the European mainland. It serves as the administrative centre for the district. A pre-Roman settlement existed on the site, and, as Dubris, the place was important for Roman traffic with the European mainland. In the 4th century CE it was guarded by a fort as part of the defenses of the Saxon Shore. The castle, which stands 375 feet (114 metres) above sea level and from which on a clear day the coast of France can be seen, dominates the town below. Within its precincts are a Roman lighthouse, the ancient fortress Church of St. Mary in Castro, remains of the Saxon stronghold, and the massive Norman keep. During the 11th century it was made one of the Cinque Ports. Dover claims to be a Saxon borough by “prescription,” without a formal charter of incorporation.

Lulworth Cove, Dorset, England.

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One of the most famous landforms in the country, you can enjoy panoramic views and crystal-clear waters with a visit to this UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the Jurassic Coast, a fossil’s throw from quaintly named Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove is a sheltered shell-shaped oasis edged with white pebbles. The impressive rock formations along this varied stretch of shoreline represent 185 million years of Earth’s history, and while the small cluster of pubs and places to stay that surround Lulworth Cove might not have been around quite that long, they are satisfyingly far from modern.

Dunnottar Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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Standing upon a striking headland, surrounded by almost sheer cliffs on three sides, Dunnottar is not only one of the most beautiful medieval fortresses in Britain, but the site of some of the most fascinating and dramatic events in British history.

Over the turbulent centuries, it has been burned, rebuilt, and burned again. It has been besieged, visited by saints and queens, and been the setting for dramatic escapes. It has been a religious community, a fortress, a terrible prison, and the scene of one of the most famous episodes in the story of Scotland. There may have been prehistoric settlements at Dunnottar, but the earliest historic record comes from the 5th century when the tireless Celtic saint Ninian established a church on the Rock of Dunnottar, one of the earliest Christian sites in Pictland.

Loch Ness, Highlands, Scotland.

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Loch Ness, lake, lying in the Highland council area, Scotland. With a depth of 788 feet (240 metres) and a length of about 23 miles (36 km), Loch Ness has the largest volume of fresh water in Great Britain. It lies in the Glen Mor—or Great Glen, which bisects the Highlands—and forms part of the system of waterways across Scotland that civil engineer Thomas Telford linked by means of the Caledonian Canal (opened 1822). Like some other very deep lochs in Scotland and Scandinavia, Loch Ness is said to be inhabited by an aquatic monster. Many sightings of the so-called Loch Ness monster have been reported, and the possibility of its existence—perhaps in the form of a solitary survivor of the long-extinct plesiosaurs—continues to intrigue many.

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Croatia Travel guide, the best places to holiday.

Croatia is one of the most beautiful coastal nations in Europe. It’s a unique blend of eastern and Mediterranean Europe. It has a whopping 5800km long coastline with it’s many islands included. Although there is no shortage of amazing and beautiful sights, There are a whole lot of fun stuff to do in Croatia. Great historical sites and monuments, must visit natonal parks, beautiful beaches, go island hopping, hire a yacht and explore the beautiful coastline.

As a coastal destination, Croatia is well known for having the prettiest beaches on the Adriatic sea. The turquoise blue water and sandy beaches are loved by tourists and photographers alike. However, there are more to this unique location than beaches and seaside villages. We will explore some of the beautiful places in mainland Croatia along with the coastline in this travel guide.

The best places to holiday in Croatia.

1.Dubrovnik We are convinced, that Dubrovnik cannot be left out of the list of the best places to holiday in Croatia. It has one of the most amazing Old Town districts in Europe. Therefore it is no wonder, that most of the scenes from King’s Landing was shot in Dubrovnik.

Along with Trogir, Dubrovnik is part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Its big old town area has been a popular tourist destination since the early days of tourism. While most locations were discovered quite slowly, Dubrovnik has been in the centre of attention for quite a while when it comes to tourism.

Once you step inside the original city walls, you will be taken into another world. You will feel like travelling right back into medieval ages. Walking on the cobblestone streets, within buildings that feel older than time itself is a unique feeling to experience. Dubrovnik is well connected to all major airports in europe and you can find plenty of cheap flight and hotels if you book early.

2.The Island of Hvar One of the top holiday destinations in Croatia is The Hvar Island, It is a favourite of tourists. It’s located south of Brac island and offers some of the most beautiful beaches in Croatia for those who love the beach and the beautiful coastline this is your spot. Hire a yacht and discover the the turquoise blue water and sandy beaches of the Adriatic sea. There are plenty of beautiful sea side cottages and hotels to choose from.

Apart from the beaches, the island is full of old medieval architecture and villages. Most of them survived the test of time quite well. Once the sun goes down it will be evident to you why Hvar is popular especially amongst the younger travellers. The main town on the island, also called Hvar, will transform into a party town, complete with cafes, bars and night clubs that are open late into the early morning.

3. Rovinj Old Town Rovinj is a city less than an hour away from Pula. No surprise that it has had plenty of Roman influence throughout history. To be honest, Rovinj looks like a town from the Venetian coastal region of Italy. It’s just in Croatia. This is a must visit on the list of best places to holiday in Croatia.

Built on a small isle, originally it was only reachable by a bridge. Ever since then the land has been filled up, now the old town has its own tiny peninsula. Surrounded by water, this special medieval town has one of the most charming atmospheres in Croatia. No surprise it is featured on the list of top romantic getaways in Croatia.

Wondering the cobblestone streets of this small old town area, you will be greeted with beauty around each corner. From tiny little sidestreets to grandiose plazas, this old town part has it all, condensed into a peninsula on the Adriatic.

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4. Pula In Croatia, Pula is the main attraction if you are planning to see some Roman ruins. As the centre of administration for the region in Roman times, it has one of the best ancient ruins of any Croatian city.

Not only that but the roman Amphitheatre in Pula, is one of the best-conserved Amphitheatre in the whole world, along with the Colosseum. Better yet, the Amphitheatre of Pula is in use today. You can catch musicals, theatre performances and live music performances here. Attending a live performance in the ancient building of the Roman Amphitheatre is a very unique and memorable experience.

Additionally to the beautiful Roman ruins in the city, the region also has a great history of winemaking and fishing. Whenever visiting, make sure you try some of the local wines and have some local seafood.

5. Motovun This iconic city in the Istria region of Croatia is perfect for an autumn getaway. The town resides on a hilltop and has a charming old town area. The surrounding region has been known for great wine and is perfect for visiting some wineries.

The town is also very famous for its excellent truffle, that is growing in the surrounding woods. As such, we recommend you to try the truffle out in one of the many restaurants and hotels around the area.

Even if you are looking to catch some sun on the beach Motovun is located less than an hour away from the Istrian coast, so you are not missing out on the beautiful shore of Croatia.

6. Trogir Old Town With the city of Trogir, we have our first urban location on the list of best places to holiday in Croatia. Trogir is just west of Split. You can get here with a relatively short drive. The towns most famous attraction is the Historic City of Trogir.

This historic location sits on a tiny island in the middle of the city. Apart from being one of the best-preserved Mediterranean medieval city, it is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. This amazing old town has been shaped by all the great seafaring nations of the past. You will find that the influence of such nations, like the Greeks and Romans, have made the Historical City Centre of Trogir quite a special place.

The fact that it has survived the test of time in such an amazing state is a wonder in itself. We highly recommend visiting this pretty UNESCO site.

7.Brela Beach – Punta Rata It is in an orderly fashion, we start our list of prettiest places in a country known for its breathtaking coastline, on a beach. South of Split, almost halfway to Dubrovnik lies the city of Brela. This particular town is well known for its the beautiful beach the Punta Rata. There is plenty of fun things to do while in brela.

It seems like to us that the water is always crystal clear, and the most beautiful shade of turquoise around here. Along with the beautiful sea, this white pebble beach will provide you with a view even if you turn back towards the land. Right behind you are the mountains of Biokovo Nature Park.

In 1968, this beachside has been named ‘Champion of the Adriatic’. Although it has been a couple of years since 1968, even today, Punta Rata is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Adriatic. Brela Beach is definitely among the list of best places to holiday in Croatia. click for more info compare cruise prices

8. Zlatni Rat, Brac Zlatni Rat is one of the most unique beaches of Croatia. Also known as the Golden Horn, this pretty beach has been a symbol of Brac Island.

The white sandy beach and the always beautiful Adriatic Sea could alone make this beach noteworthy. However, its most unique feature is its location. Located on the south side of Brac Island, it is a tiny sand isle extending into the sea. The size of the actual beach will always be dependent on the sea.

It’s not only the beachgoers that love Zlatni Rat. Due to it’s unique geographical location, the sea around it can get windy with great waves. This makes the beach a perfect spot for sailors, sea lovers that love sailing, windsurfers as well.

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A Photographer’s Guide to the Isle of Lewis and Harris

Scotland is one of those special parts of the world that feels adventurous from the moment you land on its rich soil. Rugged, wild, and breathakingly beautiful, if you’ve spent a lot of time in large cities -like myself-, it feels like stepping into a different world straight out of a story book.

I spent the past few days on vacation at the Isle of Lewis and Harris in the Scottish Hebrides, and I fell in love instantly.

I loved the moody, changeable skies and far-reaching views across the seas towards the other Hebridean islands, I loved the teal waves rolling onto pearly shores, I loved the stone cottages scattered across green hills and the quaint country lanes that meander through historic settlements... Of course, it is often very windy and rains aplenty – but that’s part of its charm, and the reason for the incredible dramatic skies that frame the island in otherworldly lighting.

So, naturally, even though I was on vacation, I couldn’t resist going on a photography hike and trading shots with other travelling photographers.

Loch Roag, Isle of Lewis

Loch Roag, Calanais visitor centre

Calanais Stone Circle, Isle of Lewis

Calanais Stone Circle Night, Isle of Lewis

Cliff Beach, Isle of Lewis

Bunavoneader, Isle of Harris

Walk from beach at Borve, Isle of Harris

Grosebay, Isle of Harris

Eliot Wilde, journalist and writer for Night Owl and host of Night Owl FM With the contribution of several fellow travelling prohographers and journalists

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Oban is a beautiful town that is a must visit if you’re travelling through Scotland. This coastal town, known as “The Gateway to Isles”, was my home for two months. It might not be the biggest town, but it comes to life during the summer season and it is the perfect place to visit to take in some local history and then jump on a ferry to explore the Inner Hebrides.

During my time on the Isle of Skye I volunteered at Skye Backpackers, owned by JoJo’s Hostels, I spent a month and a half there and when I was done, I wasn’t ready to leave Scotland. It just so happened that the company was in need of a receptionist at their hostel in Oban, Oban Backpackers. I took the position for a month, and as with Skye, decided that wasn’t enough time and stayed another month. This was my first paid position in the UK so it was nice to start making some money after living off my savings for 6 months. I had a great experience there, and with that company, and I am glad they gave me the chance to work in Scotland.

What to do

Ceilidh Night

Every Thursday night the bag piper would come to the hostel and bring the guests to try out some Scottish dancing. The company that puts on the dance has changed since I was there, it is now called The View Oban, but they still have Ceilidh Nights every Monday, Thursday and Saturday with the place turning into more of a club after the traditional dancing is done on Thursdays and Saturdays. I went with some of the volunteers and guests of the hostel and, as the Scottish would say, the craic was great.

McCaig’s Tower

The uphill climb to reach McCaig’s Tower is a little taxing on a warm day, but it is worth it to see the views over Oban and the bay. This Tower was built by John Stuart McCaig, a local banker, in 1897. It is a beautiful place to take in the scenery and have a relaxing day. I went there many times to sit in the gardens and read.

Dunollie Castle

The ruins left today date from the 15th century. You can walk up to visit the ruins and then visit Dunollie House, which the MacDougall clan built in 1745 after they abandoned the castle. There is also a garden you can explore. You get great views of the castle coming into Oban Port on the ferry.

Dunstaffnage Castles

This Castle is a far walk from the centre of Oban, but manageable if you like walking; you can also take a bike or car there. It is a beautiful journey if you travel along the coast. It is one of Scotland’s oldest stone castles dating back to the 13th century. You can wander around the grounds and find the ruined 13th century chapel.

Oban War & Peace Museum

This small museum is worth a visit if you’re interested in the local history. The entrance is free, but they do accept donations to help cover costs. It is run by volunteers and is full of local artifacts, memorabilia and photographs.

Oban Distillery

I did not visit the distillery during my time in Oban because I am not a fan of Scotch Whisky. If you are though, then this is a place that you should check out. It is Barnivore certified vegan!

Grab a drink

One of the go to spots to grab a drink and hang out is Markie Dans. This place gets very busy on weekends, some nights they have live music and other nights they have a pub quiz. I went to a pub quiz with one of the volunteers at the hostel and we came in last place. Turns out a German and a Canadian do not know many Scottish facts, but it was a lot of fun. The live music here is always great!

Visit the islands!

I visited some of the islands by myself, and other islands I visited through a tour with Staffa Tours. I’ll get into more detail about the islands later in this post.

Where to eat

While I was working at the hostel I was trying to save money so I was making my own food and I did not eat out very often, Oban might not have the array of vegan options that Edinburgh or Glasgow does, but there are a few places that you can check out.

The Little Potting Shed Cafe

I had researched vegan places before I arrived in Oban and was very excited to try out The Little Potting Shed Cafe. Unfortunately, when I arrived, the cafe was having some construction work done and was closed for my first month there. Thankfully, it opened my second month and it was worth the wait! I ate there quite a few times and everything was always filling and delicious.

Cuan Mor

This is a really nice restaurant with seating on the harbour front. A great place to go if you’re looking for a nice night out and are with non-vegans. I went for a goodbye lunch with some of the volunteers at the hostel and ordered a quinoa salad. Looking at their menu now though, it seems they have added a vegan burger and vegan mushroom risotto to their dinner menu that sounds mouth-watering!

Millstone Wholefoods

This is not a restaurant, but this little health food shop is a good place to find vegan goodies.

Food From Argyll at the Pier

I did not eat here, but they do have a vegan option if you’re looking for a snack before you jump on a ferry!

The Corryvreckan Wetherspoon

This is probably the cheapest food and drinks you’ll find in Oban. The drinks are great, but I haven’t tried the food (I haven’t heard the best things about Wetherspoon’s vegan options) however, it’s good to know all your options when you’re in a small town.

The Islands

It is easy and fairly inexpensive to visit the islands around Oban. The CalMac Ferries run from Oban to the islands and back many times a day so, you can make it a day trip or you may choose to stay the night on some of the islands. You can also take a guided day trip to some of the further islands if you don’t plan to stay overnight.

Here are the islands I visited while in Oban:

Kerrera

This is the closest island to Oban, you can see it from the mainland. It was also my favourite island. I visited this island a few times during my stay in Oban. The ferry for Kerrera does not leave from the main port, you will have to pass the port and walk along the road heading toward Gallanach to get to the boat that will take you to the island. Kerrera is fairly small and there is a hiking path that will take you in a loop around the whole island, which was my favourite walk. If you don’t want to walk for that long, you can go halfway to Gylen Castle (a 16th-century Tower) and Kerrera Tea Garden and Bunkhouse, grab some food and then head back the way you came to get to the boat.

Lismore

Lismore is the perfect island to take a bike ride. The path is paved and smooth so, it is not a difficult ride. The hostel I worked at had a bike which the staff could use. I took it with me on the ferry and followed the route along the island. You can also rent bikes in the city, if this is something you’re interested in. The Isle of Lismore Cafe is a good spot to take a break and get a drink. They did have a vegetable soup with a side of bread which was vegan however, it is always a good idea to pack some snacks because you never know if any of the cafes on these small islands will have vegan options.

Isle of Mull

This island is the second-largest of the Inner Hibrides after Skye. You won’t be hiking around this island in a day like you can some of the others. On this island it is best if you have a car, but if you don’t, there is a bus that can take you from Craignure where the ferry from Oban drops you off, to Tobermory. There are other locations you can visit by bus, but the capital of Mull is a nice place to explore. It is a lovely small town with colourful houses along the water. There are some nice cafes and little shops. The Pier Cafe had a sign indicating vegan options were available, so I stopped in and ordered a lentil soup with a side of bread (a theme in Scotland for vegans). Based on their social media now, it seems like they’ve expanded their vegan options since I was there. My favourite place on Mull was the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, a marine conservation charity, where you can go in and learn about the whales, dolphins and porpoise around the island. Another place I visited on Mull was Duart Castle, I walked from Craignure to the 13th century Castle, it took just over an hour and it was closed when I got there, but it is still a remarkable building with nice views looking over the sea.

Staffa

I visited Staffa on the tour I mentioned previously. This was one of my best experiences in Scotland. While on the tour, you have a certain amount of time which you can do with what you will. You could visit Fingal’s Cave and/or go see the puffins. I headed to the puffins first and they are the most adorable birds you will ever see. They actually will get pretty close to you if you’re sitting still and don’t try to bother them. They are all over the cliff edge and you can watch them swoop down off the cliff and fly around. I spent awhile just watching them. After some time, I did go to check out the cave. It is fairly easy to get to, though some of the rocks might be slippery. The island is made up of basalt columns so parts of it, especially the cave, look a lot like The Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. Since it is a uninhabited island you should remember to bring food and drinks, if you will be there for awhile.

Iona

Iona is another island I visited through a tour. This island has a lot of history to it and it is known for Iona Abbey, as a burial spot for Norwegian, Irish and Scottish Kings (including 11th century King Macbeth), and for the remains of the 1203 nunnery. Iona is also known for its marble, The Iona Marble Quarry was opened in the 1700s and was in and out of use over the centuries. It has been closed since the First World War, but you can visit the location if you like. I did not go there, but I did buy myself a beautiful Iona Marble necklace from Iona Pebbles Arts & Crafts. Iona Marble is said to be a lucky stone, which Scottish fishermen would not leave port without. On the tour we could explore the island as we liked so, I went to the Abbey and then I followed a path to a beach.

Oban was not on my list of places I wanted to visit while in Scotland but I am very happy that this job opened up and I had the opportunity to visit this little city. I had some amazing times there, and it will forever be one of my favourite places.

Check out my latest post, why you NEED to visit Oban and the Inner Hebrides while in Scotland! Oban is a beautiful town that is a must visit if you’re travelling through Scotland. This coastal town, known as “The Gateway to Isles”, was my home for two months.

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8 Reasons to Visit Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

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8 Reasons to Visit Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is known for its small towns surrounded by wide swaths of thick forests that in the late summer are swallowed in heavy early morning fog coupled with winding dirt roads—you can literally count the number of cars you pass on one hand. While it may sound like the perfect setting for Stephen King’s next chilling novel, The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is also home to a diversity of natural beauty untouched by humans.

Places to Visit in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

I won’t lie, Michigan’s UP wasn’t always on my travel list. I had heard about its flawless beauty but as a vegan, I thought I would starve in a land that prides itself on its hunting prowess. Dining amongst horned and furry trophies just didn’t appeal to me.

But then our travel lives changed. We began switching out jaunts across the pond for staycations and the allure of mineral-stained cliffs and turquoise waters beckoned me to Northern Michigan. I’m glad they did. I was in awe of the beauty that had been beneath my nose all these years.

Even if you’re not an avid outdoorsman wanting to connect with Mother Nature, I promise, you too, will be in awe of its amazing scenery. Need more convincing? Check out these 8 reasons to visit Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Marvel at Michigan’s largest waterfall, Tahquamenon Falls

Whether you visit in the warmth of summer, in the midst of autumn’s kaleidoscope of colors, or during winter’s chilling wonderland where trees are perfectly covered in a blanket of lush white snow, a visit to Michigan’s largest waterfall is a must! Located in the second largest park, Tahquamenon Falls State Park houses two powerful waterfalls-the Upper and Lower falls. Nicknamed “The Rootbeer Falls” by locals, the falls have an unusual brown tinge to the water thanks to cedar tannins that have made their way into the water. Nothing to be concerned about but it creates an interesting color to the flowing falls that you’re sure not to forget!

Tips for visiting Tahquamenon Falls

Most flock to the Upper Falls first, but if Tahquamenon isn’t your final destination, I would stop at the Lower Falls and then continue to the Upper Falls because Google will most likely have you continue your travels south along 123.

At the Lower Falls consider renting a rowboat for $7 a person or $20 per boat to get an up-close view. If you’d rather stay on land there are a myriad of hiking and biking trails, including a short trail with a ½ mile jaunt to scenic overlooks and a 13-mile Rivermouth Trail. Whatever your choice there is plenty of room to explore! And, if you want to stay a little longer, consider renting a rustic or modern campsite.

Enjoy one of four National Lakeshores in the United States, Pictured Rocks

Best known for its wildly rugged cliffs that look as though someone unleashed a toddler with a paintbrush, The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a must-see destination in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The lakeshore stretches 42-miles from Munising to Grand Marais and offers visitors the opportunity to explore over 100 miles of trails, 12 miles of pristine white sand beaches with Caribbean blue waters, multiple sand dunes, an array of flora and fauna (including black bears!), and so much more.

You may be wondering what caused the painted cliffs of the National Lakeshore? The cliffs’ coloring actually comes from deposits of iron, copper, manganese, and limonite that, when mixed with the groundwater running down the face of the cliffs, creates exotic coloring of orange, white, red, blue, and green. The end result has become one of the most photographed spots in the UP because of its unique beauty.

Cliff dive in Presque Isle State Park

Not to be confused with Presque Isle in Pennsylvania (always Google it with Marquette in the search), this 323-acre park is located just outside downtown Marquette. The park looks as though it has truly been untouched by man, and to some degree, that’s true, thanks to Fredrick Law Olmsted. Olmstead is known for his involvement in designing New York City’s Central Park and in the late 1800s, he made a visit to Marquette to advise the city on how to utilize Presque Isle. His advice was simple, “don’t touch it.” Over 100 years later his advice is still being followed.

Visitors can take a break from the hustle and bustle of life and hike through the park’s many trails or consider biking the 2-mile Peter White Drive loop, which circles the entire park and takes visitors through canopies of fragrant pines and skinny birch trees. Every once in a while, the forest breaks to reveal Lake Superior.

But, the number one reason visitors flock here in the summer is to tackle their fear of heights and jump from the park’s 10-15 ft. black rock cliffs and cool off in Lake Superior. To find this special place, head to the northern tip of the park where, in the heat of summer, you’ll see cars lined up along the road. A small parking lot is also available.

Even if you don’t want to take the plunge, it’s fun to watch others hesitate, re-consider, and ultimately jump into the emerald waters.

Enjoy lunch in the UP’s largest town, Marquette

After exploring Presque Isle Park, head back into the charming college town, Marquette. With just over 20,000 people it clocks in as the UP’s largest town and one of the few places in the UP where you can enjoy the charismatic small-town vibe and shop at well-known stores to stock up on creature comforts.

The town offers a great mix of dining from greasy pizza to dishes sourced entirely from local Michigan farms. My suggestion is don’t miss The Bodega, this LGBTQ-women-owned restaurant sources almost its entire menu from local Michigan farms and prepares everything from scratch, daily. Dining here is a treat! The menu is well marked for vegan and gluten-free dishes, making it the prime spot to experience the fresh flavors of Michigan for all its diners. I also suggest you try the sweet potato-filled Que Pasa tacos.

Where to stay in Marquette – Landmark Inn is a lovely boutique style historic inn that is located downtown Marquette.

Hike or bike until you just can’t go anymore

If you love to work up a sweat and get your heart pumping, then the UP is the place for you! Michigan is well on its way to being known as a “Trails State,” with thousands of hiking and biking trails that weave through heavily wooded forests and snake along sandstone cliffs on Lake Superior.

Bike to Munising or Grand Island

If you want to clip in and explore the terrain with two wheels, head to Munising! The city has been hard at work creating a variety of trailheads to entice bikers to saddle up. The trails are all located within easy reach of downtown Munising but the track you don’t want to miss is on Grand Island. Hop on the Grand Island Ferry for $20 and get ready for rustic wilderness and 40 miles of trails to explore. The trails range in difficulty but if you’re looking for a scenic work-out then hit the island’s 20-mile 2-lane perimeter track.

For those of us who’d rather stick to exploring with our own two feet, there are an endless array of trail options that range in difficulty, many come with Instagram-worthy views, waterfalls, and hidden beaches! A few spots not to miss include The Chapel Loop Trail in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Sugarloaf Mountain in Marquette, and The Lake of Clouds in the Porcupine Mountains.

Kayak in Lake Superior’s Caribbean blue waters

Lake Superior’s emerald and turquoise waters beckon visitors to jump on in! Not only is it a fun activity but it’s the best way to view the mammoth Pictured Rocks.

For seasoned kayakers, you can bring your own and get paddling, but if you don’t own a kayak or are maybe unsure of your paddling prowess, consider joining a guided tour. The guided tours in Pictured Rocks take paddlers by many gorgeous sites like Bridalveil Falls, Chapel Rock, Kissing Rock, and Lovers Leap Arch, among others. The tours are leisurely paced and take anywhere from 2 – 6 hours.

If you’re paddling on your own be sure to keep an eye on the small craft water advisories as Lake Superior can become choppy quickly! If that happens, take off from Sandpoint Beach and paddle to Grand Island. The waters are sheltered around the island creating a smooth ride and Grand Island has great painted cliffs too.

Capture beautiful views from Sugarloaf Mountain

If you want a breath-taking view but don’t really want to spend hours hiking to find it, then head to Sugarloaf Mountain. The trailhead is located just a few minutes outside of downtown Marquette. There are two trail options, easy and difficult, but to be honest, they both take about 15-20 minutes and require a fair amount of stair-climbing. It’s worth it once you make it to the top, you’re rewarded with unobstructed views. On a clear day, you’ll be able to see Lake Superior, Marquette, Presque Isle Park, and Little Presque Isle as well as Hogsback Mountain and the large swath of forest between Marquette and Big Bay. ?

It’s a great spot to enjoy the changing fall colors too.

End your day with spectacular sunsets

For most city-dwellers, sunsets are obstructed by buildings, power lines, and more making it difficult to get a clear view of the pink and orange sun-soaked sky. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is filled with countless miles of wide-open sky and sea, making it the perfect place to sit back, relax, and enjoy the view.

A few great spots to enjoy the view include Sandpoint Beach in Munising, Grand Sable Dunes in Pictured Rocks, Brockway Mountain Drive in Copper Harbor, and White Fish Point in Paradise.

These are 8 amazing reasons to visit the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. If you are looking for adventure, outdoors and a great food scene, be sure to add Michigan to your travel list.

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On the birdbath are (from our left to right) a House Sparrow, Blue Tit and Ta Daah, a Goldfinch. The first since last Summer.

I snatched up the camera, but too slow to focus before it flew: they never seem to stay long at all and only come to drink, not feed - the opposite of the Long Tailed Tits with their ‘flying visits’ They only feed and I’ve never seen one drink.

Despite the fuzzy photo I was thrilled to see it and it is proof they’re still around, Hoorah.

Photo from the archive. Four Goldfinch together, a record. Hope to see more of these lovely birds this year

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Hello, everybody!! Long time no talk! School has been crazy for me, but I found a few spare moments to write a quick blog post.

Photographs hold are very special place in my heart. To me, they’re tangible memories. I can look back at a photo and recall exactly what happened that day and how it made me feel.

Today I want to share some photos that I’ve taken simply with my iPhone. These are my favorites and I’m kinda obsessed with all of them.

This was taken the day of my junior prom. My friends and I put all of our bouquets in a circle to see them all together. Mine are the pink and blue ones. They were so gorgeous.

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This set of photos was taken when I was on a highway. My mom was driving and I was just in awe of the sunset. I love how these pictures turned out.

You’re going to start seeing a pattern in my pictures. I am in love with the sky and its sunrises/sunsets. This was from a sunrise last winter and I just love the simplicity of the photo. I look at it and I feel calm.

This was taken last Christmas and it’s probably my second favorite photo I’ve ever taken. I just love it.

I took this picture last fall. I love how vibrant the colors of the tree look and I also love how the tree towers over me.

This was taken in Sea Isle City, NJ, as many of the following photos you will see are. I just love how the building (the yacht club) is in the shadows and how overpowering the sun looks.

This was also taken in Sea Isle, with one of my best friends. I love how the water looks in this picture, I love our matching braids, and I love the lighting. Everything about this picture makes me smile.

This is another one of my friend and I in Sea Isle. I love how this captures the laid back lifestyle of a beach town and shows what a perfect day it was.

These pictures were taken in the same spot, but on different days. I love the first picture because I can practically hear the water lapping peacefully onto the docks. And the clouds in the second picture just amaze me.

I found this in a store on the boardwalk this summer and it might be my favorite quote of all time. I want to hang this up in my house one day.

This is a picture I took of the book I was reading at the beach and I love the faded out focus of everything in the background and I just think the cover of the book is adorable.

Okay, I know this one is a little weird, but I think the food looks delicious and I just love how the decoration of the plate looks around the food.

This was taken at the Shawn Mendes concert this summer, and I’m just obsessed with it.

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These pictures were taken at a cute place near me that has the best landscaping ever.

This is yet another picture of my friend and I, this time at a lake in Wisconsin. I am in love with the fact that we’re silhouettes, and I love how the water and the sunset look.

This is another picture from that lake in Wisconsin and I just love how the sailboat looks in this picture.

This was taken at the Cliff Walk in Newport, RI. So so so pretty.

This picture is one of my favorites. It was taken in Mystic, CT on a sailboat sunset cruise. I love this picture not only because of the beautiful sunset but also because the two people in the photo are my parents and they look so cute next to the sunset.

Back to Sea Isle! This was taken at the fireworks show for Fourth of July this past summer.

This was taken in Sea Isle, what a surprise. I just love how you can see the pretty clouds, the pretty water of the bay, the tall grass, and the red sun all in one picture.

This photo was taken back when we died Easter eggs and I lined them all up in color order. I just love how pleasing this picture is, as well as how vibrant the colors look.

And last but not least, my favorite photo of all time! I took this at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia and I love how these reflects and you can see the Philly skyline and how you can see it all through the boat.

That’s all i have for you guys today!!! I hope you guys liked some of these photos! Tell me which one was your favorite!! I’d love to know!

My Favorite Photographs Hello, everybody!! Long time no talk! School has been crazy for me, but I found a few spare moments to write a quick blog post.

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20101031-21. Seara (sea rabbit) and Takeshi Yamada at Greenwich Village Halloween Parade

Seara (sea rabbit), Takeshi Yamada, and a couple in Hawaiian girls;s traditional dancing costumes including coconut bras at the 38th annual New York’s Greenwich Village Halloween Parade in Manhattan, New York on October 31, 2010. It should be noted that the temperature when this photograph was taken was only about 46F degree. (October 31, 2010)

The Sea Rabbit (Monafluffchus americanus) of Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York – This unique sea-dwelling rabbit, which is actually a close relative of the sea lion, was officially discovered and investigated by Henry Hudson when he first visited this land to colonize the area by order of the Dutch government. It was named New Amsterdam — today’s New York City. This island was named after he saw the beach covered with strange swimming wild rabbits. The word “Coney Island” means “wild rabbit island” in Dutch (originally Conyne Eylandt, or Konijneneiland in modern Dutch spelling). Sea rabbits were also referred mermaid rabbit, merrabbit, rabbit fish or seal rabbit in the natural history documents in the 17th century. The current conservation status, or risk of extinction, of the sea rabbit is Extinct in the Wild.

This website features two species of sea rabbits, which have been taken care of by Dr. Takeshi Yamada at the Coney Island Sea Rabbit Repopulation Center, which is a part of the Marine biology department of the Coney Island University in Brooklyn, New York. They are – Coney Island Sea Rabbit (Monafluffchus americanus) called “Seara” and Coney Island Tiger-striped Sea Rabbit (Monafluffchus konjinicus) called “Stripes”.

The photographs and videos featured in this website chronicle adventures of the Coney Island sea rabbits and the world as seen by them. This article also documented efforts of Dr. Takeshi Yamada for bringing back the nearly extinct sea rabbits to Coney Island in the City of New York and beyond. Dr. Yamada produced a series of public lectures, workshops, original public live interactive fine art performances and fine art exhibitions about sea rabbits at a variety of occasions and institutions in the City of New York and beyond. Dr. Yamada is an internationally active educator, book author, wildlife conservationist and high profile artist, who lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

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Other Common Names: Coney Island Sea Rabbit, Beach Rabbit, Seal Rabbit, mer-rabbit, atlantic Sea Rabbit.

Latin Name: Monafluffchus americanus

Origin: Atlantic coast of the United States

Description of the specimen: In the early 17th century’s European fur craze drove the fleet of Dutch ships to the eastern costal area of America. Then Holland was the center of the world just like the Italy was in the previous century. New York City was once called New Amsterdam when Dutch merchants landed and established colonies. Among them, Henry Hudson is probably the most recognized individual in the history of New York City today. “This small island is inhabited by two major creatures which we do not have in our homeland. The one creature is a large arthropod made of three body segments: the frontal segment resembles a horseshoe, the middle segment resembles a spiny crab and its tail resembles a sharp sword. Although they gather beaches here in great numbers, they are not edible due to their extremely offensive odor. Another creature which is abundant here, has the head of wild rabbit. This animal of great swimming ability has frontal legs resemble the webbed feet of a duck. The bottom half of the body resembles that of a seal. This docile rabbit of the sea is easy to catch as it does not fear people. The larger male sea rabbits control harems of 20 to 25 females. The meat of the sea rabbit is very tender and tasty.” This is what Hadson wrote in his personal journal in 1609 about the horseshoe crab and the sea rabbit in today’s Coney Island area of Brooklyn, New York. Sadly, just like the Dodo bird and the Thylacine, the sea rabbit was driven to extinction by the European settlers’ greed. When Dutch merchants and traders arrived here, sea rabbits were one of the first animals they hunted down to bring their furs to homeland to satisfy the fur craze of the time. To increase the shipment volume of furs of sea rabbit and beavers from New Amsterdam, Dutch merchants also started using wampum (beads made of special clam shells) as the first official currency of this country.

At the North Eastern shores of the United States, two species of sea rabbits were commonly found. They are Coney Island Sea Rabbit (Monafluffchus americanus) and Coney Island Tiger-striped Sea Rabbit (Monafluffchus konjinicus). Sadly, due to their over harvesting in the previous centuries, their conservation status became “Extinct in the Wild” (ET) in the Red List Endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Currently, these sea rabbits are only found at breeding centers at selected zoos and universities such as Coney Island Aquarium and Coney Island University in Brooklyn, New York. The one shown in this photograph was named "Seara" and has been cared by Dr. Takeshi Yamada at Coney Island University.

The sea rabbit is one of the families of the Pinniped order. Pinnipeds (from Latin penna = flat and pes/pedis = foot) are sea-mammals: they are homeothermic (i.e having high and regulated inner temperature), lung-breathing (i.e dependant on atmospheric oxygen) animals having come back to semi aquatic life. As soon as they arrive ashore, females are caught by the nearest adult male. Males can maintain harems of about 20 females on average. Several hours to several days after arriving ashore, pregnant females give birth to eight to ten pups with a dark brown fur. As soon as birth occurs, the mother’s special smell and calls help her pups bond specifically to her. The mother stays ashore with her pup for about one week during which the pup gains weight. During the first week spent with her newborn, the mother becomes receptive. She will be impregnated by the bull, which control the harem. Implantation of the embryo will occur 3 months later, in March-April. During the reproductive period, the best males copulate with several tens females. To do so, males have to stay ashore without feeding in order to keep their territory and their harem. In mid-January, when the last females have been fecundated, males leave at sea to feed. Some of them will come back later in March-April for the moult. The other ones will stay at sea and will come back on Coney Island only in next November. After fecundation, the mother goes at sea for her first meal. At sea, mothers feed on clams, crabs, shrimps, fish (herring, anchovy, Pollock, capelin etc.) and squids. When she is back, the mother recovers her pups at the beach she left them. Suckling occurs after auditive and olfactory recognition had occured. In March-April, the dark brown fur is totally replaced by an adult-like light brownish grey fur during the moult that lasts 1-2 months. This new fur is composed by 2 layers. Externally, the guard fur is composed by flat hairs that recover themselves when wet. By doing so, they make a water-proof barrier for the under fur. The underfur retains air when the seal is dry. Because of isolating properties of the air, the underfur is the insulating system of the fur. In March-April, the fur of adults is partially replaced. First reproduction occurs at 1-yr old in females. Males are physiologically matures at 1 year old but socially matures at +2 years old.

NOTE: The name of Coney Island is commonly thought to be derived from the Dutch Konijn Eylandt or Rabbit Island as apparently the 17th century European settlers noted many rabbits running amuck on the island.

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Reference (videos featuring sea rabbits and Dr. Takeshi Yamada): www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ek-GsW9ay0 www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJK04yQUX2o&feature=related www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrCCxV5S-EE www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0QnW26dQKg&feature=related www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpVCqEjFXk0 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NlcIZTFIj8&feature=fvw s87.photobucket.com/albums/k130/katiecavell/NYC%2008/Cone…

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Reference (sea rabbit artifacts) www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit3/5417188428/in/photostream www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit3/5417189548/in/photostream www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit3/5416579163/in/photostream www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit3/5417191794/in/photostream www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit3/5417192426/in/photostream www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit3/5417192938/in/photostream

Reference (flickr): www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit13 www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit12 www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit11 www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit10 www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit9/ www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit8/ www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit7 www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit6 www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit5/ www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit4/ www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit3/ www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit2/ www.flickr.com/photos/searabbit1/ www.flickr.com/photos/museumofworldwonders3/ www.flickr.com/photos/museumofworldwonders2 www.flickr.com/photos/museumofworldwonders/ www.flickr.com/photos/takeshiyamadapaintings/

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Reference (newspaper articles and reviews): online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704828104576021750… www.villagevoice.com/2006-11-07/nyc-life/the-stuffing-dre… karlshuker.blogspot.com/2011/06/giant-sea-serpents-and-ch… amusingthezillion.com/2011/12/08/takeshi-yamadas-jersey-d… amusingthezillion.com/2010/12/07/art-of-the-day-freak-tax… amusingthezillion.com/2010/10/27/oct-29-at-coney-island-l… amusingthezillion.com/2010/09/18/photo-of-the-day-takeshi… amusingthezillion.com/2009/11/07/thru-dec-31-at-coney-isl… 4strange.blogspot.com/2009/02/ten-of-takeshi-yamada-colle… www.flickr.com/photos/museumofworldwonders/5440224421/siz…

Reference (fine art websites): www.roguetaxidermy.com/members_detail.php?id=528 www.brooklynartproject.com/photo/photo/listForContributor… www.bsagarts.org/member-listing/takeshi-yamada/ www.horseshoecrab.org/poem/feature/takeshi.html

Reference (other videos): www.youtube.com/watch?v=otSh91iC3C4 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhIR-lz1Mrs www.youtube.com/watch?v=BttREu63Ksg

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Top destinations for an International Pre Wedding Shoot

Getting hitched this season? Congratulations!! That’s a great news, really! Well, I am sure you must have started your wedding planning journey now.And the most important of all is your wedding photography and there are several things to look after to finally book your wedding photographer. Gone are the days when wedding photographer had almost no choices, neither does couple had any choice to flaunt their wedding pictures. But now photography has been taken to the next level with newness in it.There is a lot a wedding photographer can do to make your wedding a perfect memoir to cherish forever.

One is Pre wedding photography, becoming an integral part of wedding shoot these days. And most of the wedding photographers offers pre-wedding shoot too in their packages along with other deals. If you’re also looking for a pre wedding shoot for your wedding and you want your shoot to be in some international location then keeping this article….!

A PRE WEDDING SHOOT

Pre wedding shoots are enthralling, people have fun in their pre wedding shoots. Moreover, pre wedding photo shoot is a great way to know your photographer before your final wedding day and at the same time your wedding photographer also has the opportunity to know both of you and your partnership better before the final day. Pre wedding shoots more often create a comfort zone for both the parties. In fact, these pre-wedding photo shoots are simply opportunities to get comfortable in front of camera and know in advance what suits you and what doesn’t go well with your personality. Also, pre-wedding photo shoot prepare you well for your wedding. Pre wedding shoots are just like warm ups before going on the ring. So you also be ready for the warm up…

However, pre wedding shoot is absolutely your own choice and discretion, as such it is not mandatory but yes, and there are several benefits of pre wedding photo shoots.

WHY – A PRE WEDDING SHOOT?

Pre wedding shoots are gaining popularity and are beneficial to almost all the couples, especially if there is no budget constraint. Like, if yours is an arrange marriage then a pre-wedding shoot can help you and your spouse to-be to come closer. It can help you both to know each other in a better way. Of course, all the times which you guys will spend together for your pre-wedding shoot you will get to know each other more and better, which will help you to start a wonderful life ahead. And not to forget the fun which you will have in your pre wedding shoot, will be unforgettable, years later when you will look back all those images of yours, you will miss these moments of your life then.

And if it yours is a love story than nothing can be better than a pre-wedding photo shoot which will just enable your photographer to craft a wonderful love story in the most artistic way i.e., in form of your pre-wedding pictures. Also, pre-wedding shoot is a good opportunity to relax and unwind with your significant other. And, needless to say, it is a wonderful way to tell your love story to the world! If you are looking for an International location for your pre-wedding shoot, here are some best locations for you to choose from…

AUSTRALIA

Besides, being famous for its cricket skills, zoos, wildlife, and kangaroo the country is full of unbelievably friendly people, thereby making it a perfect location for the couples to go for their pre-wedding shoot.Australia is known for its gorgeous landscapes, urban cities, rugged outback and the unforgettable Great Barrier Reef. It is a great place for adventure loving couples for their pre-wedding photo shoot to have the best of their pictures. And also to enjoy to the fullest in the place.

AUSTRIA

Austria known for its most spectacular natural landscapes and elegant urban towns. It is mainly characterized by mountain villages, baroque architecture, imperial history and rugged Alpine terrain. Austria makes for a beautiful and dream-like location for those who are looking this place for their pre-wedding shoot. Besides pre-wedding shoot, couples can even go on an adventure in this stunning European city and discover its hidden beauty.

BALI, INDONESIA

Bali is no less than a paradise on earth!!It is home to pools, water temples, and lush rice paddies, as well as jungle-side eating and a hot springs in a (non-active) volcanic mountain. A perfect location for your pre-wedding shoot come holidaying, alongside coast you will get to see hip surfer towns with cafes, black sand beaches, and dolphins.

BELGIUM

Belgium, known for its medieval old towns and Renaissance architecture. It is a place for the ones who are great admirer of medieval and Renaissance times. Let its magical market squares, castles, modern museums and galleries be the backdrop of your pre-wedding shoot. And not to forget the delicacies over here, you can always savor on luscious chocolates and heavenly two-fried frites when you are here.Also, you have too much to explore when you are here. Take some of your photos in Antwerp, on the canals and cobbled streets of Bruges.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Cape Town, a port city of South Africa. Famous for its towering mountains, ostrich-dotted grasslands stretch connecting villages, monkey-filled forests line, the deserted beaches of Natal, and wildlife preserves, the Stellenbosch wine route tucks, and pristine beaches makes the place an exotic destination for your pre-wedding photo shoot.

CHIOS, GREECE

This lesser-known isle is the fifth largest island in Greece. Chios is a home to beautiful beaches, pretty villages and heavenly scenery. You can always have wonderful backdrops for your most romantic pre-wedding photo shoot.

COSTA RICA

With two spectacular coasts—one on the Pacific, the other on the Caribbean—Costa Rica is the most sought after international destination for couples for their pre-wedding photo shoot. Just imagine you two posing amidst breathtaking mountaintop views will help you create the best memories of your photo shoot. The place offers a lot to explore and experience. Consider it!!

CROATIA

Croatia, eastern European country, known for its charming island-speckled coastline. It is a perfect place for the couples who love nature. Let the emerald and sapphire shades of its waters and the mesmerizing Dinaric Alps be your perfect background for your most wonderful pre-wedding photos. It is a great place to create memories to cherish all your life.

FIJI

The most beautiful and the most known country in the South Pacific. The place is known for its extensive group of islands, palm-lined beaches, rugged landscapes, and coral reefs with clear lagoons. Famous for its hospitality and friendly natives, lush foliage and rich sea life, the place is perfect for nature lovers to create their pre-wedding memories.

FLORIDA KEYS

Florida Keys are a chain of islands over a hundred miles long. Couples will have lot to explore in the keys. Place is famous for its snorkeling cruises and the nightlife. But also makes for a perfect location for your pre-wedding shoot. So, you can enjoy and get yourself clicked also!!

GOA, INDIA

Goa, one of the most historical place in India, it was a Portuguese colony prior to 1961. The place is peppered with 17th-century churches and famous for its tropical spice plantations. Known for its beautiful beaches, Goa is world famous tourist destination. If you are looking for some beach side photo shoot, then Goa is perfect for that. Also, a wonderful opportunity to savor on world famous Goan meal. Hire a bike and enjoy the city and get romantic pictures of yours!!

GERMANY

Known for its mysterious forests, romantic river valleys and expansive vineyards. This Western European country has a lot to make your pre-wedding photo shoot most memorable. Also, you can visit Berlin, the capital city, and get some pictures amidst artistic scenes. Or else hop over to Munich and utilize its legendary beer halls and centuries-old buildings as backdrops for your shoot. Another place to visit is Frankfurt, when in Germany, get your pictures amidst its modern skyscrapers. It doesn’t matter which location in Germany you go for your shoot, you will always love the idea of being there.

JAPAN

Another favorite pre-wedding destination for photo shoot is Japan.The land of the rising sun is full of options for you from the dreamy Sakura blooms of spring and the fiery hues of autumn, to get most romantic pictures of yours. Also, you can experience authentic Japanese culture in traditional Kyoto. And head to the slopes in Hokkaido for a snowy wonderland. And if you want to get some shots amidst buzzing and vibrant metropolitan city, then Tokyo is for you!!

HAVANA – CUBA

Cuba has a lot to offer to the couples from its vibrant culture to rich history. Havana is known for its incredible architectural beauty, which will make for a perfect backdrops. One of best locations in the world to explore and get some romantic pictures together.

ICELAND

Iceland, characterized by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields, and the place is apt for your pre-wedding photo shoot. You can visit the capital city of Reykjavik for some classic pictures of yours. Also, it’s a perfect place to go adventurous, as the place has so much to offer to make your pre-wedding shoot absolutely romantic.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Istanbul, one of the oldest cities in Turkey, is gaining popularity as one of the most sensual and romantic cities in the world. The city reflects cultural influences of the many empires who ruled here in past. The city is the combination of old and modern, east and west, and that’s the reason people prefer it for their pre-wedding shoots too. And the food choices it offers is beyond. No place is as beautiful as Istanbul. Try out!!

LAS VEGAS, UNITED STATES

Besides, being famous as a Sin City, the city has too much to offer when it comes to your pre-wedding photo shoot in the city. Las Vegas is a must visit place on earth. And you will definitely get most amazing and romantic pictures of yours here.

MACAU

The place boast about a rich heritage of its Chinese and Portuguese past, Macau makes a perfect choice for your pre-wedding photo shoot. You have ample of options here to create perfect memories of your pre-wedding shoot. Visit the iconic Ruins of St. Paul, and the world’s largest Casino at the Venetian and get some of the best pictures here.

MOROCCO

Morocco makes for one of the world’s most exciting places to explore. You have too much to do here, from taking some adventure trips on its epic mountain ranges to visiting its charming alleyways of ancient cities, and sweeping desert. When in Morocco you have an opportunity to experience the warm hospitality for which the North African country is known for.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO

Home to good food, music, and cultural experiences. With an incredible architecture and museums abound, Mexico makes a perfect international destination for your pre-wedding photo shoot.And if you two are foodie, then the place is for you. Eat, repeat and go…..!!

NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

Located in north of San Francisco, California, the valley is known for hundreds of hillside vineyards. Oxbow Public Market, in the city of Napa, features regional gourmet food. Napa valley is filled with stunning landscapes, rolling hills, lush valleys making the entire place romantic for the couples who are here for their pre-wedding shoot.

NEW YORK CITY

Most known as the “city that never sleeps,” the city has plenty of options to offer to the couples for their pre-wedding photo shoot. You have an opportunity to get best pictures amidst some of the world’s classic tourist attractions, like Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Times Square. Besides, enjoy its crazy nightlife, Broadway shows, museums and galleries.

NORWAY

Norway, the stunning Scandinavian country is the perfect international spot to catch the Northern Lights, enjoy beautiful fjords and experience a winter wonderland. It is a must visit country. And there’s no better way to explore and experience the country than to get your pre-wedding photo shoot done on this land of wonders.

NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand, is home to Te Papa Tongarewa, an expansive national museum. Perfect for the couples looking for some remote landscapes closer to beaches for their pre-wedding photo shoot, then of course, New Zealand is the place. One of the best places for water lovers. The place is famous for its golden beaches, pristine forests, rugged landscape, wildlife and hot springs, stunning views, waterside canyons etc. Don’t miss to visit Waiheke Island, famous for its vineyards and olive groves!!

PORTUGAL

Known for its medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden beaches, Portugal is a place for exceptional experiences.This beautiful European country is famous for its unique cultural heritage, hospitality and superb cuisine. There is no better way to explore the country than your pre-wedding shoot.

PARIS

One of the most romantic cities on the planet, and has always been the first priority of people be it honeymooners or tourists. Paris makes for a perfect choice for your pre-wedding shoot. Paris offers myriads of options for you. Just explore the place and get most romantic pictures of yours here!

PUERTO RICO

Puerto Rico, a Caribbean island, known for its landscapes, waterfalls and the El Yunque tropical rain forest. The island makes for a perfect pre-wedding shoot destination in the world. Visit San Juan, the Isla Verde region, known for its hotel strip, beach bars and casinos. Believe it or not, Puerto Rico has everything to make your pre-wedding photo shoot an exquisite one.

RAJASTHAN, INDIA

Known for its vibrant colors, sand dunes, desert, temples, wildlife, lakes, and spicy cuisine is a beautiful place for hosting your wedding.The place has always been famous for its tourism but now people are opting it for their pre-wedding shoots as well. Best place for couples looking for a royal experience in Rajasthan. Rajasthan offers endless choices and options for your perfect pre-wedding shoot.

ROME

Rome, capital city of Italy, known for nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture, culture and ancient ruins, is a perfect destination for your pre-wedding photo shoot. With more artistic monuments, amazing Italian cuisine and wine the city has a lot to offer!

SCOTLAND

Scotland, a land of mountain wildernesses, which includes the Cairngorms and Northwest Highlands, interspersed with glacial glens (valleys) and lochs (lakes). With its major city Edinburgh, a hilly capital of Scotland. Famous for its iconic hilltop castle, and Glasgow, and vibrant cultural scene. Scotland makes for a perfect destination for your pre-wedding shoot.

SOUTH KOREA

South Korea one of the romantic places in the world, has always been a favorite location for couples. And there’s no better way to experience the springtime spells of a soft, pastel romance than your pre-wedding photo shoot. If you are looking for a perfect fairy tale photo shoot then South Korea is the place. And the best part is there is no best time to visit South Korea as each of its four seasons carry a unique charm.

SPAIN

A must visit place for the nature lovers. If you also think you and your better-half love nature then let yourself unleash in Spain’s varying landscapes! Spain is known for its Roman ruins, timeless villages and modern landmarks.Visit Pyrenees and bask in the beauty of Mother Nature or enjoy Spain’s wildly beautiful cliffs or explore cities of Barcelona and Madrid in your pre-wedding photo shoot here.

SANTORINI, GREECE

Another popular Greek Island was once home to one of the largest volcanic eruptions. The island is characterized by red and black beaches, wine, and picturesque views, and much more! For one-of-its-kind experience Santorini is the worlds’ best island which offers an ideal environment for pre-wedding photo shoot. Let yourself bewitch and mesmerize in the beautiful surroundings!

SWITZERLAND

Switzerland, a mountainous Central European country, home to numerous lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps, makes a perfect choice for pre-wedding shoot. Undoubtedly, Switzerland is amazingly beautiful. An exquisite location for making your pre-wedding shoot the perfect and memorable shoot. The country is also known for its ski resorts and hiking trails. Needless to say, famous for Swiss watches and chocolate. Couples can simply enjoy each other in Switzerland!

TAHITI

The largest island in French Polynesia, is shaped like a figure-8. The island is famous for its black-sand beaches, lagoons, waterfalls, picturesque landscape swamped with palms, vivid blooms, fragrant vanilla farms, and postcard-worthy rain forests and two extinct volcanoes, thereby making it a perfect destination for your pre-wedding photo shoot. Couples can enjoy each other in Tahiti!!

TAIWAN

An extremely underrated destination, Taiwan is one of the most welcoming countries in the world. Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, offers myriads of venue choices for your pre-wedding photo shoot. Locations like Taichung, Kaoshiong and Tainan in Taiwan are equally beautiful and sought after for pre-wedding shoots.

THE NETHERLANDS

Gateway to Dutch culture, the Netherlands is famous for its flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills and cycling routes. Amsterdam, the capital city, is the most visited place in the country. You can always go on an adventure trip in its atmospheric lanes and sights and can relax amidst its artistic heritage and modern buildings. Don’t miss to explore the north, and pay a visit to nearby Zaanse Schans, a traditional Dutch village park.

THE UK

The United Kingdom is a perfect destination for a pre-wedding photo shoot. You can visit Bath’s Roman spa and explore the mysterious stone structures at Stonehenge in England. You will be mesmerized to see how the old and the new meet in modern London. In the UK you have a lot to explore and experience. You can visit west to Northern Ireland and discover the unique Irish charm and get best pictures amidst this Irish beauty.

VENICE

If you are looking for a purely romantic pre-wedding photo shoot, Venice is the place. The capital city of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. The city has no roads, just canals! Just visit the central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, and see the tiled Byzantine mosaics, or get some pictures at the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs. And not to mention the gondola rides, just imagine how romantic the whole thing will be! Try Venice!!

Final words… The list contains all the best locations in the world for your pre-wedding photo shoot. I hope, the list help you choose the best destination for your pre-wedding photo shoot. And you make your photo shoot the most memorable one!! Happy Posing!

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8 of the Most Colorful Places Around the World

TOBERMORY, SCOTLAND

Located off the west coast of Scotland, Tobermory is a quaint fishing port on the Isle of Mull. Lining the main street of this postcard-perfect town are brightly painted houses and shopfronts ― a rainbow leading not to a pot of gold, but to something even better: the harbor’s pier. Once you’ve enjoyed the town’s many restaurants and cultural attractions, head farther afield to catch a glimpse of the island’s plentiful wildlife, including the rare Golden and White-Tailed Eagles. For creatives, Tobermory is also a great escape for getting inspired and immersing yourself in the arts. If you want to capture the unique palette of the city, try a watercolor painting class, turn to the pages of your travel journal, or simply grab your camera!

BURANO, ITALY

Found in Northern Italy’s Venetian Lagoon, the island of Burano is just a short boat ride from Venice itself. Hop on the Vaporetto number 12 from Fondament Nove in Venice, and you’ll arrive on an island awash in vibrant hues. Famous for its canals, brightly colored houses, and equally prismatic boats, Burano is a great summer destination for those seeking an Instagram-worthy backdrop (and an escape from Venice’s crowds). From the fiery tones to the subdued shades, the colors of Burano embody the spirit of spring and summer in Italy. Stroll down Via Galuppi, the island’s main street, or wander its quieter alleyways to experience its hidden peacefulness and beauty.

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

At Copenhagen’s old port, Nyhavn, you’ll be greeted by an astonishing architectural collage of colorful buildings. Like something straight from a postcard, these traditional houses line the waterfront, their reflections dancing on the canal. While Nyhavn was originally a bustling port, today, the buildings in the area have been converted into hip bars and restaurants, making it a social hotspot for locals and visitors alike. But beyond Nyhavn, the city is rife with vibrancy ― from the cobbled pedestrian streets of the old city center to the modern neighborhoods defined by Scandinavian design, Copenhagen is a haven for those seeking a multicolored urban break.

THE BO KAAP, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

From neon to pastel, the buildings in Cape Town’s most colorful neighborhood, the Bo Kaap, run the gamut. As one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, the Bo Kaap boasts an eclectic mix of Cape Dutch and Cape Georgian architecture, showcasing the area’s long history and cultural importance. While you explore, grab some traditional Cape Malay food at Bo-Kaap Kombuis, stop by a local art collective, or learn more about the neighborhood’s rich heritage at the Bo Kaap Museum. And, of course, be sure to soak in (and capture) the area’s chromatic wonders!

LISBON, PORTUGAL

Wander and photograph the multicolored alleys of Alfama, or, if you’re looking for a trip outside the city, venture to Pena Palace in Sintra. This 19th-century palace is a flamboyant complex of vividly painted terraces and battlements, nestled on a verdant hilltop. Go for the breathtaking viewpoints, or simply admire the building itself — either way, you can’t go wrong.

HAVANA, CUBA

Immortalized in the photographs of its colonial architecture and 1950s cars, Havana draws travelers from all over the world looking for eye-catching color. In the heart of historic Old Havana, mellow pastels and bright primary colors decorate the cobbled streets, and it’s here you’ll also find frescoed churches and the city’s well-known retro cars. Once you photograph the iconic city center, be sure to capture Havana’s street art, which is just as colorful and diverse as the Cuban capital itself. The areas of Centro Habana and Vedado are great places to start, as they are home to some of the most notable street art pieces by Cuban and foreign artists alike. After being immersed in Havana’s electrifying hues, you’ll be hungry to come back for more.

PROCIDA, ITALY

An island off the coast of Naples, Procida is less known (and thus less crowded) than the villages of Cinque Terre, but it’s just as eye-catching. From the black-sand beaches that edge the island to the glittering Gulf of Naples and the kaleidoscopic hillside of sherbet-colored houses, Procida is a polychromatic fever-dream. Taste traditional seafood dishes at a restaurant in a lemon grove or wander the gem of the island: Marina Corricella, a colorful 17th-century fishing settlement that is built into the cliffside. According to local lore, fishermen painted their houses in order to find their way home from sea — but today, the bright façades attract a fair number of awestruck tourists, too. Riddled with narrow passageways and ancient staircases, Marina Corricella is a (traffic-free) paradise for travelers in search of vibrant hues.

CHEFCHAOUEN, MOROCCO

Nothing beats the winter blues quite like Chafchaouen’s blues. This city in northwest Morocco is known for its entirely blue-washed buildings, making it a photographer’s playground. Additionally, the blue walls are embellished with flower pots of every hue, adding pops of contrast throughout the maze-like city. Explore the old town and discover its iconic market, or wander the hushed streets that will make you feel like you’ve traveled back in time. During your stay, try traditional Moroccan food at Restaurante Tissemlal, or have a meal overlooking the cool-toned city from the rooftop terrace at La Lampe Magique Casa Aladdin. Be sure to pack your camera, so you can capture this electrifying city ― from the steep stairs scaling its hills to the market’s tessellated woven rugs, the details are just as mesmerizing. No matter how you spend your time, you’re sure to find beauty and wonder in the azure alleyways and golden minarets of Chefchaouen.

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notes on "islands of the mind" by john gillis (ch. 8)

Ch. 8: "Islands Looming: The Imagined Isles of Global Tourism"

143: "Today the voyage to the islands serves more personal ends. Islands have become a source of personal and social identity for millions of people who never have been or ever will be resident islanders."

144: "The seaside remains the favored resort, particularly for families with children; and the appeal of islands is much more dependent on their beaches than their interiors."

"For the tourists, isolation, remoteness, and smallness are things that are prized and increasingly sought after. Because they are in short supply, their value is now enormously inflated. But for the vagabonds of this world, being from a small place and far from the center of the big world holds no allure. On the contrary, a small place, like Jamaica Kincaid's island of Antigua, is a badge of shame and a source of despair." (reference here to A Small Place by Jamaica Kincaid, 1998)

147: "In a media environment saturated with images from all parts of the world, people have become attached to places they have never seen and pasts they have never had."

148: "Today our most significant places are not those we dwell in physically but those we dwell on mentally. They are not physical locations, but cultural constructions, often kept at a distance. Roots are invariably found elsewhere; nor are house and home any longer the same. Among the world's more affluent classes, the strongest sense of home adheres not to our regular places of residence but to weekend and summer places. Even as American houses grow ever larger, they become ever emptier, in part because we no longer have time to spend there now that women as well as men are in the workforce. The house has become a space of vicarious experience rather than a place for actual living. Marjorie Garber has written that "we build exercise rooms instead of exercising, furnish libraries instead of reading, install professional kitchens instead of cooking." Space becomes a substitute for the time, "and the house becomes the unlived life...the place where we stage the life we wish we had time to live." (reference to Sex and Real Estate: Why We Love Houses by Marjorie Garber, 2000) (please note that this book was written way before covid...surely the relationship to the house/home has changed significantly for many people since then)

151: "John Fowles remarks that a small island is a place "encompassable at a glance, walkable in a day, that related to the human body closer than any other geographical formation of land." "Fowles's own identification with his favorite Greek island developed only slowly: "Eventually it let me feel it was mine: which is the great siren call of islands--that they will not belong to any legal order, but offer to become part of all who tread and love them." (reference here to Islands by John Fowles, 1978)

"Islands are among the most photographed and painted places on earth; they are endlessly talked about, their stories told and histories recorded. We do our best to reduce islands to human scale regardless of their actual physical size. And because it is surrounded by water, an island is like a framed picture, appearing to its viewer as small but at the same time all the more comprehensible. The framing allows us the illusion that we know an island more thoroughly, lending weight to the modern notion that it is through the small that we can understand the large. An island appears to us as a microcosm, even when it bears no resemblance to the universe as a whole."

"Touristed islands are invariably described as small regardless of their size; and life there is not only scaled down but slowed down, especially by the mainlanders who have come to reside there."

152: "Downsizing is one of the ways we regain control of our lives. In the past twenty years, it has been accompanied by what Juliet Schor calls "downshifting", an effort to cope with a pervasive sense of time famine. (reference here to Overworked Americans: The Unexpected Decline of Leisure by Juliet Schor, 1991) The cottage cultures that have proliferated throughout the Western world all show the same characteristics: a desire for the simpler, slower life."

"It is one of the great paradoxes of our times that the value of remoteness increases even as modern communications make all parts of the world more accessible."

"The scarcity of physical remoteness has driven up its value and encouraged a kind of cultural counterfeiting. Because remoteness is nowhere, it can be anywhere. We have learned to produce what we can no longer find, often quite close to home."

152-3: "Remoteness is not a matter of physical distance because remoteness is not something measured in mile sor kilometers. No island is too near or too far to seem remote, for remoteness is in the eye of the beholder."

153: "Neither physical distance nor natural features automatically bestow remoteness. Instead, it is the product of social processes, of autobiography and histor, of economics and politics as well as a sociology, of which islands are a prime illustration. We have seen that the association of remoteness with islands is a quite recent phenomenon, something that is culturally constituted and maintained."

"Any place, however far, which is arrived at too quickly is automatically disqualified. Travel to the remote is invariably ritualized, a series of passages, each stretching the sense of temporal and spatial distance between the place of origin and the place of destination. Starting, stopping, and waiting are all part of the construction of remoteness. Getting there must be something of an adventure, a test, amounting often a trial that transports the traveler mentally as well as physically to a different world."

154: "Islands have become the contemporary world's favorite location for remoteness not because they are distant but because they necessitate the spatial practices that create a sense of remoteness."

"While those "from away" glory in being cut off, the locals become increasingly anxious about their isolation. It is they who demand better roads, more telephone lines, and regular ferry service."

155: "Remoteness is the product of a relationship between two places, but these places are unequal to one another. Today, powerful mainlands bestow remoteness on relatively powerless islands."

"If the absence of marked roads and straight paths is a sure sign of remoteness, the lack of wires is another. Remoteness requires that communications be not too easy or too direct, for the remote must be one step behind technologically."

156: "To the locals remoteness is like a one-way street. It allows the outside world to flood in but not allow access to what that world takes for granted. It heightens island residents' sense of backwardness, and they overcompensate by acquiring the modern conveniences that the newcomers are trying to escape from. While those "from away" glory in the simple life, the locals purchase faster boats, bigger cars, and all the modern conveniences money will buy, including the latest communications technology."

157: "As for the people who live year-round in resort communities, the summer is anything but playful. It is the time of the year when they work even harder to earn a good part of their annual income."

159: "Islands are now the sites of staged authenticity so convincing that tourists are fooled into thinking that they have access to life as it really was. Elements of island life have been packaged and commodified to profit from tourist dreams."

159-160: "It has become common to create a cultural island within the physical island to meet the tourists' expectations. When real isles do not fit the image of what an island should be, they can be remade. In a similar way, fenced-off tourist enclaves of Haiti and Jamaica produce versions of authentic island life while keeping the visitors from encountering the less savory side of those impoverished places."

162: "It is the deserted island that has always stirred the Western imagination. The very emptiness of the place allows free rein to thoughts and feelings that are otherwise inhibited and confused by the clutter of everyday existence. Great writers have turned again and again to the desert island as their space of creativity. Caliban and Crusoe would never have been credible as continentals."

164: "As it was in the past, the island journey is circular, a cultural practice dependent as much on departure as arrival, on the possibility of eternal return. The sacredness of any island, its perceived distance from the profane everyday world, is a product of ritualized repetitions, producing a sense of time as recoverable and repeatable. The intensity of the island experience depends on the certain knowledge that one must leave. A summer cottage loses its meaning when it becomes a permanent residence, for seasonality is fundamental to achieving remoteness. It is in absence rather than in residence that islands exercise their strongest hold over our imaginations."

"Ironically, the very meaning of the island depends on our transience. We come and go so it can remain the island in our mind that never changes, the fixed pivot of our turning world, our secular proof of eternity."

165: "For islands to serve the mainlands' latest cultural imperatives, they must be kept at a certain spatial and temporal distance. When he visited the Sea Islands off the coast of the Carolinas, Gunnar Hansen found that city folk who were purchasing land had no real intention of living there: "They just wanted the idea. They want the word ISLAND emblazoned on their stationary." (reference here to Islands at the Edge of Time: A journey to America's Barrier Islands by Gunnar Hansen, 1993) Even as physical islands retreat to the margins of history and geography, islands of the mind loom large in our consciousness of ourselves and the world around us. The less they are occupied, the more they preoccupy the modern imagination."

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7-Day Scotland Travel Itinerary and Travel Guide

Isolated. Rugged. Beautiful. The vast and barren landscape of Scotland is famous throughout the world for its incredible, natural beauty. If you are taking a trip to Scotland and are wanting to experience the solitude of the highlands, as well as learn the fascinating history and culture of the locals, then this is the perfect 7-day itinerary to Scotland.

Starting the journey off in the vibrant capital of Edinburgh, this Scotland road trip takes you north through the ancient forests of the Cairngorms, along the still waters of Loch Ness and onwards to the dramatic skyline of the Isle of Skye. From here, we head south along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond and finish off the trip in Scotland’s cultural capital, the city of Glasgow.

An adventure filled with learning the history and mythology of the land, tasting a few drams of Scotland’s whisky and marvelling at the dramatic and ancient landscape of the highlands. This 7 Day trip to Scotland is going to be a trip to remember, so let’s go!

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Day One – Edinburgh

What better place is there to start this road trip than a day out in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city. Filled with some of Scotland’s most significant, historical buildings and stories, the capital is a buzzing metropolis that will leave you begging for more.

Edinburgh Castle

Kicking off our epic Scotland road trip in the vibrant, buzzing and historical city of Edinburgh, let’s begin with a sunrise at the cities most prominent attraction, Edinburgh Castle. If you walk along the Royal Mile to the foreground of the castle you will be treated to magnificent views over the surrounding city and countryside.

The castle itself is open from 9.30am on most days, so if you are an early bird you might want to head back into town to grab a bite to eat before returning to learn the fascinating history of the castle. We recommend the Hula Juice Bar, which can be found just 5-minutes away at the bottom of Victoria Street.

Once the castle is open you can take a full tour of the fascinating history and the stories it has to tell. Entrance will cost a fee and includes a free, 30-minute guided tour of the castle and the grounds. We recommend that you buy tickets online, as they are a couple of pounds cheaper than at the gates.

Edinburgh Castle

Visit Scotland’s Most Photographed Street

The next stop from the castle is just a 5-minute walk away and is one that you may have already visited. Incredibly photogenic and lined with quirky and interesting shops to browse, the sloping road of Victoria Street is actually the most photographed street in Scotland. Featured in movies such as The Avengers, this street is constantly bustling with tourists browsing the shops and attempting to get a photo.

If you do wish to get an isolated photo on this street, your best bet is to head here first thing in the morning, otherwise, you can visit at any time of the day and check out the shops. It is believed that this street and the tiny, quirky shops are the main inspiration for J.K. Rowling’s Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series.

It may be for this reason then that there is a full shop dedicated to the magical world, selling a huge range of HP souvenirs and trinkets. Browse the shop and decide which magic wand is the best fit for you before we move onto our next stop.

Hear the Story of Greyfriar’s Bobby

Head back to the top of Victoria Street and take the quick walk along to the statue of Grefriar’s Bobby. This small statue is dedicated to the memory of the fiercely loyal Skye Terrier, whose partner was a man named John Gray. The story of this small dog is a real tear-jerker and is the inspiration of many children’s movies across the world.

When John Gray passed away in 1858, it is said that his faithful companion spent the next 14 years of its life guarding his grave. This little dog then sadly passed away in 1872 at the old age of 16 and was forever cemented in history with the story of this love and dedication.

It is believed that if you give the dog’s nose a gentle tap it will bring you good luck, however, due to people rubbing too hard the statue is losing its coating on the nose. When you visit the Greyfriar’s Bobby be sure to protect the statue by only touching the nose lightly.

Statue of Grefriar’s Bobby | Edinburgh, Scotland

Sunset at Calton Hill

It is time to finish off your first day in Edinburgh at the city’s most stunning sunset point, Calton Hill. Situated right in the centre of Edinburgh, Calton Hill is a UNESCO Heritage Sight, complete with museums and monuments to Edinburgh’s rich history.

The panoramic view from the top of Calton Hill provides a fantastic view of the city centre of Edinburgh, as well as a view reaching as far as the sea on the eastern coast of Scotland. This is a very popular sunset spot in Edinburgh and is a fantastic way to rub shoulders with tourists and locals alike.

Relax at the top of Calton Hill and enjoy a sunset to remember to finish off your first day of this Scotland road trip. Don’t stay up too late, however, as we have another long day tomorrow!

View from Calton Hill

Where to Stay in Edinburgh

There is a huge range of accommodation choices in Edinburgh, so no matter what your taste of comfort is there will be something for you. Our top recommendation, in this Scotland Travel Guide, for a mid-range and comfortable place to stay will be the Haymarket Hub Hotel, which is located just a 15-minute walk west of the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

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Day Two – Stirling

Heading north from Edinburgh across the famous Forth Road Bridge, our next stop, in this 7 Day Scotland Itinerary, will be the heartland capital of Stirling. This historical city was once the main trading point between the northern hills of the highlands and the lowlands of Scotland.

Visit Stirling Castle

Visit the historical Stirling Castle and enjoy the stunning views of the town centre of Stirling and the surrounding countryside. Entry to the castle will cost a fee, which allows you to explore the internal structure of the castle walls and learn about the many kings and queens that once lived here.

Stirling Castle | Scotland

Learn the History of the Wallace Monument

From Stirling Castle, head to the outskirts of Stirling town centre and visit the towering Wallace Monument. This beautiful structure was built in the 19th century in memory of the historically significant figure, William Wallace.

This 11th-century soldier played a huge part in the Wars of Scottish Independence and was responsible for the huge victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, where he used tactics and wit to defeat a much larger English army.

You can enter the monument itself and climb to the top, visiting the multiple exhibitions along the way, and enjoy the best view of Stirling from the top. If you do not wish to pay another entrance fee, the walk to the top of the hill is completely free and has information points along the way as well.

Wallace Monument

Find Stirling’s Best Sunset Spot

Next, it is time to head back into the town centre of Stirling and visit the ancient Church of Holy Rude. Dating back 900 years, this is one of the oldest buildings in Scotland, however, we are here to enjoy the view that lies behind the church in the graveyard.

As you walk through the peace and quiet of the graveyard, head to the highest point and discover the best sunset spot in Stirling. There is a bench here for you to sit and enjoy the stunning view of Stirling Castle and the distant mountains of the Scottish highlands. That is tomorrow’s destination, but for tonight it is time to relax and get some rest.

Where to Stay in Stirling

The best place to rest your head in Stirling that is both affordable and comfortable is at the Lost Guest House in Stirling’s town centre. This is just a short walk from the bars and restaurants of this vibrant and student orientated town.

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Day Three – Cairngorms National Park

Continuing our journey north, we enter the mountainous region of the Scottish highlands and the ancient forests of the Cairngorms National Park. The main point that we will be basing our day’s adventures from will be the central hub of Aveimore.

This small village has expanded rapidly over the last few years as it is the perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts to base themselves and explore the surrounding countryside.

Take a Swim in Loch Morlich

Driving 30-minutes out of Aviemore towards the Cairngorm mountains, you will reach the large body of water known as Loch Morlich. This is a hugely popular spot for all kinds of watersports, from kayaking to sailing, to simply going for a swim (if you are brave enough).

It is up to you if you wish to brave the cold, fresh waters of the loch, or if you simply want to enjoy a walk along its peaceful shoreline. There is a watersports hub that lies on the beach at the far end of the loch from Aveimore, which rents out watersport equipment and even has a cafe with a view.

Loch Morlich

Take in the Breathtaking View of the Rothiemurchus Forest

Continuing past Loch Morlich away from Aviemore, you will eventually begin the climb up the winding road to the Cairngorm Ski Centre. In the winter, this is the perfect spot to come and enjoy a range of snowsports, from skiing and snowboarding, to wild ice climbing and even sledging.

The view from the car park is the main reason we are visiting today, sitting high above the ancient Rothiemurchus forest below. Park up here and you can either sit and admire the view, or if you have the appropriate hiking equipment (map, compass, and experience using them), you can head to the hills and enjoy a walk.

Taste the Local Beer at the Cairngorm Brewery

Once you have finished in the great outdoors of the Cairngorm mountains, head back into the village of Aviemore for your next stop, the Cairngorm Brewery. Situated at the northern side of Aviemore, we recommend you drop your vehicle off at your accommodation and walk to the brewery. This will allow you to enjoy the tasting sessions that are included in the tour.

The brewery tour is a paid experience that must be booked in advance. It involves a guided tour of the brewery process, as well as an in-depth tale of the brewery’s history and story by an experienced and passionate worker. The tour then finishes with a tasting session, where you can try all of the different ales and lagers that are made and bottled fresh in the brewery.

Where to Stay in Aviemore

Once you have tasted the local produce, we recommend you head to the nearest pub and have a couple more of your favourite bottles of beer at the Cairngorm Hotel in Aviemore’s centre. This is also our top recommendation, in this Scotland Travel Blog, for accommodation in Aviemore, being comfortable, central and not overly expensive.

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Day Four – Inverness and the North

Continuing north from Aviemore, our next destination, on this 7 day Scotland Itinerary, is the city of Inverness, the final frontier before the remote highlands of North Scotland. Its a day of whisky tasting and monster hunting for us.

Try the Local Produce at the Tomatin Distillery

No trip to Scotland is complete without trying its world-famous produce, Scotch Whisky. As you head north from Aviemore, the first distillery you encounter is the remote and rugged Tomatin Distillery.

Out of all the whisky tours we have done, it is here that our favourite has been. This is partly due to the raw and unaltered process tour you receive, unpolished and more realistic compared with others, but also because of the history and remoteness that the distillery enjoys.

As you walk around the dusty and rugged process, smell the ingredients and imagine what life would have been like working here in the 19th-century.

The tour finishes as per usual on distillery tours, with a tasting sample of the finished product of the distillery. If you are driving you should obviously not taste it, however, if you bring a hip flask you can decant it to try later.

Marvel at the Castle of Inverness

Upon reaching the small city of Inverness, the most prominent feature you will see is the red-stone Inverness Castle that sits on the banks of the River Ness. This castle is not open for public admission, however, there is a viewing platform at the top that is accessible to the public.

With increasing pressure from the public to open the castle to visitors, this may well change in the coming years.

Inverness Castle

Hunt for the Loch Ness Monster

As we swing west and begin our journey along the banks of Loch Ness, now is the perfect time to keep your eyes peeled for this mystical beast. In case you haven’t heard, the Loch Ness Monster is a fabled sea monster that is believed to hide in the depths of this sea loch. With many reported (yet mostly all debunked) sightings over the years, no one truly knows if this giant exists. Maybe you can catch a glimpse of the monster and go down in history?

Loch Ness | Scotland

Snap a Photo at Scotland’s Most Popular Castle

The most photographed castle in Scotland is our next stopping point on this Scotland road trip. The castle of Eilean Donan sits at the meeting point of Loch Duich, Loch Alsh, and Loch Long, and has been the set of multiple Hollywood movies, such as James Bond.

The history of the castle stems back to the times of the Vikings when this area was used as a stronghold to defend against Viking invasions. Today, it is a very popular tourist attraction and can be rented out for special occasions such as weddings.

You can explore the grounds and internals of the castle with a paid admission, or you can admire the view of the castle and the surroundings for free from the car park at the “All the Goodness” coffee shop that lies on the other side of the bridge.

With the Castle of Eilean Donan in the backdrop

Where to Stay in Skye

For tonight we will be heading on to the small harbour town of Portree on the Isle of Skye, ready for a bright and early start tomorrow. We recommend the cheap, cosy, and central accommodation of the Portree Hotel.

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Day Five – Isle of Skye

As the small town of Portree comes to life, we recommend you pack a hot drink and head down to the colourful harbour to watch the world come to life. Fishing boats will begin to head in and out and the mornign sun will slowly bring the world to life. A very peaceful spot to start off an exciting and busy day.

Get Lost in the Fairy Glen

Driving north onto the Trotternish Peninsula of Skye, our first stop is just outside the small village of Uig at the mystical Fairy Glen. We recommend driving along the northern coast of the island and admiring the coastal views all along this route. The roads are small and winding, so take your time and enjoy the view.

The Fairy Glen is situated just outside Uig and can be reached by either driving or catching a local bus. There is limited parking, so you may need to catch the bus if you are not early.

The Fairy Glen

The Fairy Glen is named after the magical and other-worldly landscape that it has and not to do with any fairy folklore. This dramatic and sweeping glen is actually the result of an ancient landslide that happened here thousands of years ago.

When you visit the Fairy Glen we ask that you are conscious of where you walk and do not venture from the path. The footsteps of the thousands of tourists that visit this beautiful part of Skye every year has had a devastating effect on the natural landscape. In order to prevent further erosion, it is important to stick to the path and DO NOT move rocks or stones.

Leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but memories.

Drive the Dramatic Quiraing

As you drive back towards the eastern coast of the Trotternish Peninsula, there is a shorter route that takes you across the mountains instead of around the coast. This route is only open during good weather conditions and is not suitable for large vehicles.

The Quiraing is another example of an ancient landslide shaping the dramatic landscape of Skye. Once you reach the sharp drop of the Quiraing pass, park up your car ad take the quick walk across to the viewpoint. Take care here as the path is slippery and the drop is steep with no safety barriers.

Climb to Visit the Old Man of Storr

Our last stop on the Trotternish Peninsula, and the Isle of Skye, is the hike to see the Old Man of Storr . This pretty trek, although only 45-minutes to an hour-long, is pretty demanding, as it ascends steeply up the mountainside.

The car park for the Old Man of Storr the noticeable area on your right-hand side as you head south to Portree. From here, there are two viewpoints for the Old Man of Storr, one around 45-minutes from the car park and a higher up one around 1 ½ hrs from the car park. If the weather is good, the view from the upper platform simply spectacular, spanning all the way across to mainland Scotland.

The Old Man of Storr is once again the result of an ancient landslide that shaped the mountainous region of Skye. Over thousands of years, the harsh climate of Skye has shaped and moulded the mountainside to form a collection the standing stones that you see today. The Old Man is the largest of the stones and gets its name from the face-like features it has that are said to resemble an old man’s.

Where to Stay in Portree

Heading south from the Old Man of Storr, the best place to spend tonight is once again in the small harbour town of Portree. We recommend spending another night at the Portree Hotel before we begin our journey south tomorrow morning.

Day Six – Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

We begin our journey south by passing through one of our favourite places in the world: the isolated wilderness of Glencoe and Rannoch Moor. As you drive through these deserted glens you are truly in the presence of giants, with towering mountains all around and a sense of real mythology about the area.

Marvel at the Three Sister’s Viewpoint

Our first stop is at the Three Sisters viewpoint, where you can get out and stretch your legs. As you walk from the car park and down the steep hill into the glen, think about how the surrounding beauty came to be millions of years ago.

The Three Sisters are the trio of mountains that lie before you on the right as you drive through Glen Coe. These are three extinct volcanoes that played a massive role in how the landscape of today was formed.

Meet the Locals at the Kingshouse Hotel

Pulling in on the left towards the grand outline of the Kingshouse Hotel, it is time to introduce yourself to some of the locals in this region. One of the most unique experiences, that you will have in your Scotland road trip awaits!

The Kingshouse Hotel is a popular stopping off point due to the herd of friendly deer that tends to spend time in this area. These deer are so accustomed to human contact that they will come right up to you to say hello.

Sadly, this comfort comes from the years of humans interfering with wildlife and feeding the deer of this area. This has happened so much that these deer are now completely reliant on humans for survival and depend on us feeding them and their fawn.

It is too late for these deer, however, please let this be a reminder as to why we should not interfere with wildlife and why we should not feed wild animals.

Find the Best View of Loch Lomond

As you reach the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, our first stop is roughly halfway down its western coast so admire the view and take care of the winding roads. At the Inveruglus Visitor Centre, just before the hydro station on your right, pull in and get out to stretch your legs. This is the spot of Loch Lomond’s most epic viewpoint, the Inveruglus Pyramid, which is also known as An Ceann Mor.

This 8-metre tall viewing platform was installed in 2015 and offers the finest view of Loch Lomond from the top. The platform has a free-to-use telescope at the top and custom fitted seats for people to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings of Scotland’s largest loch.

Where to Stay in Glasgow

As the sun begins to set, it is up to you whether you wish to relax on the banks of Loch Lomond or continue down to Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow. It is here we will be spending the night, ready to get up nice and early for our final day in Scotland.

For your first night in Glasgow, you are once again spoiled for choice when it comes to accommodation. For a reliable, cheap and comfortable stay, we recommend Motel One, which is located right beside Glasgow Central Station and is perfect for getting around the city.

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Day Seven – Glasgow

It’s our last day of this Scotland road trip and we are back to the buzz of the big city. Not to worry, this final day in Glasgow’s city centre is sure to be one to remember, so let’s get going!

Sunrise over Glasgow

Kicking the last day off, of this 7 Day Scotland Travel Itinerary, with our last sunrise in Scotland, it is time to discover Glasgow’s best sunrise spot: the Queen’s Park Flagpole. You can easily reach here by either catching the first train from Glasgow Central to Queens Park, or by making the 45-minute walk south from the centre.

As the smoking chimneys and towering abbeys of the city slowly come into view, the city begins to buzz into life. Chill out here for a little while and enjoy the view over Glasgow and prepare yourself for the final day of this epic one week trip to Scotland.

Queen’s Park Flagpole | Glasgow, Scotland

Take a Self-Guided Tour of Glasgow’s Street Art

Once the day has well and truly began, it is time to head back into the city centre and discover the many beautiful street art murals that are spread around the city. In total, there are currently 29 different murals across the centre of Glasgow, a list that is constantly changing and growing.

If you wish, it is possible to pay for a guided tour of the city’s street art, or you can simply follow the official map of the current mural trails and discover them for yourself.

Panoramic View from Glasgow’s Best Sunset Point

Rounding off our Scotland road trip with a bang, it is time to check out Glasgow’s best panoramic viewpoint, which is situated right in the centre of the city. Just off Buchannan Street is a small exhibition centre known as The Lighthouse. Mainly featuring the work of Scotland’s best architects, The Lighthouse has an ever-changing exhibit of different pieces of work.

Once you have browsed the multiple exhibitions, head to the Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibit and climb the spiralling staircase to the top of the tower. Here you can head outside into the narrow balcony and walk around the circular tower to admire the beauty of the city centre from all directions.

This is our favourite place to admire the sunset or late evening in Glasgow and is the best place not only to finish off your final day in Scotland, but also be the last destination on this One Week Scotland Travel Itinerary.

The 7 Day Scotland Travel Itinerary – Summarised

Day 1 – Trip Starts in Edinburgh | Edinburgh City Tour

Day 2 – Edinburgh – Stirling | Stirling Castle | Wallace Monument

Day 3 – Stirling – Aveimore | Cairngorms National Park

Day 4 – Aveimore – Inverness | Castle of Inverness | Scotch Whiskey Distillery Tour

Day 5 – Isle of Sky | Old Man of Storr

Day 6 – Three Sisters Viewpoint | Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

Day 7 – Trip Ends in Glasgow

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Tips and Recommendations for Your Scotland Road Trip

Before you set off on your Scotland adventure, following this 7 Day Scotland Travel Itinerary, here are some tips and Travel Hacks that you should know to make your One Week Trip to Scotland a little smoother.

When to Visit Scotland

Scotland is a country that is famous for its weather (or more specifically, lack of GOOD weather). As you head north to the mountainous region of Scotland, the humid Atlantic winds precipitate easily over the highlands and rain is a very common occurence. On average, it rains in Scotland 250 days of the year.

That being said, the period of time when it is LEAST likely to rain is during the late Spring months of May and June. During this time, the warmer weather begins to show and the native bugs have not quite come out to bite yet. It is for this reason that we suggest that Spring is the best time to visit Scotland.

What to Pack for Scotland

As mentioned before, Scotland is famous for its rain, so the most important item of clothing you pack is a good waterproof jacket (and possibly trousers). As for temperatures in Scotland, it rarely ever reaches above 25 degrees Centigrade, so warm clothes are recommended. The average seasonal temperatures can be found below:

Spring (March, April, May) – 5-10 degrees C

Summer (June, July, August) – 15 degrees C

Autumn (September, October, November) – 5-10 degrees C

Winter (December, January, February) – 0-5 degrees C

The best way to pack for this variation of temperatures is by packing plenty of light clothing that can be worn as layers. This will allow you to layer up or strip off as necessary.

How to Get Around Scotland

If you are touring the highlands of Scotland and plan on sticking to this One Week Scotland Travel Itinerary, then the only real way to navigate these remote regions is in a private vehicle. There are transport links connecting most of Scotland, however, these will not be adequate for reaching remote locations and will take much longer than by private vehicle.

Renting a Car

The first and cheapest method of transport we recommend is to rent a car for the duration of your trip. Cars can be rented from a number of different UK based car rental companies, such as Hertz or Europcar. A car rental will cost you roughly £10-30 per day, depending on the cover and vehicle you choose.

Renting a Motorhome

If you wish to be a little more adventurous and save money on accommodation then a motorhome might be the best choice for you. Motorhomes are hugely popular when exploring the highlands and there are therefore plenty of companies to choose from.

We have personally used the motorhome rental company Bunk Campers and can recommend them as friendly, cheap and reliable. A campervan will cost you from £45 a day and will vary depending on your choice of van and the season in which you book it.

With the camper van in the Scottish Highlands

If you are visiting Scotland and only have limited time to explore its amazing history and scenery then this 7 Day Scotland Travel Itinerary is perfect for you. There is so much more to see and do in Scotland and you could spend months exploring the bonnie lands, yet still have room for more.

There is no doubt that once you set foot in the highlands of Scotland and feel the fresh breeze, you are going to fall in love with the beauty of Scotland. It will only be a matter of time before you are back again for more, and when you do, you will be welcomed back with open arms.

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