The most touristy part of Scotland by a long ol’ way — loads of people visit Edinburgh every day. But because there’s so much to do in the city, a trip can feel overwhelming… which is why so many ...

As you probably already know from my seemingly-never-ending articles about Scottish hikes here at Travelness, Scotland is one of my favorite countries for exploring walks and wanders. In this guide, I ...

Eilean Donan Castle overlooking Loch Duich in the Scottish Highlands It’s only a tiny ruin on a little island, so it’s not the sort of place you come for endless activities or a full family day out, ...

Arctic foxes have dense fur, short ears, and short legs that give them a stockier appearance compared to red foxes. They grow to about 43 inches long on average, including their 15-inch long tail, and ...

The Fossil Creek waterfalls are without a doubt gorgeous, but they’re not the only beautiful place to see in the area Fossil Creek Recreation Area is only open from April to October, and a permit is ...

Stonehenge at Sunset The main circle has a diameter of 33 meters (108 feet), and most of the biggest stones have a height of around 9 meters (30 feet). Some of the biggest stones weigh around 22 ...

Because Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital, it’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK… and it’s of course packed with stuff to do. But it’s also a hugely underrated base. Right from the ...

The famous tree in Sycamore Gap Newcastle-upon-tyne I was born here, so I might be biased, but I reckon Newcastle is one of England’s most underrated cities. The hike takes you through one of ...

Coming up in this guide: bagpipes, other obnoxious loud noises, making things explode, running around a big lake, and the 21 best events and festivals in Scotland. I’ve spent a big ol’ chunk of my ...

I- Multi-Day Hiking Trails in and Around Edinburgh 1. The Union and Forth Canal & Clyde Canal Towpath Route A kayaker on the Union Canal near Harrison Park in Edinburgh An excellent way to see ...

Arizona is no “land of 10,000 lakes”, but we do have many bodies of water that are big enough for all sorts of recreational activities. The majority of the lakes in Arizona are reservoirs, or man-made ...

Cool and Dry Season: November to February The weather during this season is the most appealing to visitors. The average temperature reaches 28 degrees Celsius and is complemented by cool breezes. This ...