June 1970 I missed my last week at school due to some planning, friends and I had been making for … More
Tag: Travel
A Highland boy and Glasgow girls
In the twilight of his life, Donald Sutherland compiled his memoirs. Published in the 1960s, entitled ‘Highland Childhood’, it recalled … More
Helin’ air to heal Londoners
VisitScotland target Londoners for wellness breaks, but is Scotland’s tourism ready to morph again?
Quetzaltrekkers – The Not-For-Profit Travel Organisation
3 month voluntary placement in Quetzaltenango with the countries only Not For Profit trekking organisation.
One morning in Atlanta
The bus comes in from New Orleans and to Atlanta, Georgia I arrive. I’m stopping over before a bus to … More
The veggie haggis: A dish for these times
Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face Great chieftain o the puddin’-race! The time of year has come and gone. That … More
Mull – happy tree friends
Mull I wrestled the mini-bus across the Ardnamurchan peninsula. It was bleak outside. The windscreen wipers flapped wildly against the … More
The master race and where to find them
The world marches on as white men fight to die. Despite their best efforts, the evolution of the human race … More
Puppies packing heat
After strolling around town on a day off work last Monday afternoon with Liam, we walked into my flatmate Gete’s … More
Oban welcomes
Last month the Oban community with the support of Rabbie’s tours came out and welcomed folk through from Glasgow who were visiting … More