Hello again friends and readers! Today, allow me to introduce you to my neighbor, the Isle of Jura. This island off the Scottish coast may have a population of 220, but it’s home to over 6,000 deer – that’s right, deer outnumber people by a…

On a clear and sunny day on the south of Islay, you can see the coast of Northern Ireland. As the crow flies, it’s really only about 30+ miles between Islay (in Scotland) and Northern Ireland. Regular ferry connections between Islay and Ballycastle (Northern Ireland)…

Having lived on the Isle of Islay, off the west coast of Scotland, for the last few years, one of the questions people always ask is – how do you get there?  How to get to Islay from Glasgow is super simple, and you don’t…

Croatia is a stunningly beautiful country, home to pristine beaches and gorgeous lakes and waterfalls. If you start your Croatian adventure in Zagreb, consider going to Plitvice Lakes National Park for a day trip! There are many tours that will take you there or renting…

My wonderful Airbnb host, who knew that I liked hiking and great views, recommended that I visit Lake Bohinj (boh-HEE-nee), part of Triglav National Park, or Triglavski narodni park.  I invited J along with me, and she was more than enthusiastic to join me. 1.…

<< Continued from Episode 1, Budapest, the Relaxing Way >> After having the most amazingly, relaxing day, my friend and I had an easy going Sunday with a walk in and around Budapest. We started our walk by the Hungarian Parliament, en route to our…

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to return to Budapest.  Previously, in 2013, I had only visited Budapest for a few days.  When my friend saw on Instagram that I was in Vienna for school, she suggested I visit Budapest if I had the…