Dumfries and Galloway is a region in Scotland that definitely gets overlooked by many travelers.

Located in southwestern Scotland, this area has a lot to offer.

Charming towns, sea views, lighthouses, hills and forests as well as some historical sites such as stone circles and castles.

There is a lot to do in this piece of Scotland.

And if you're looking to get away from the crowds of Edinburgh and Skye, then Dumfries and Galloway might be the perfect spot to travel to.

Want to chat more about this destination in Scotland?

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In this episode:

0:40: Intro

1:47: Placing Dumfries and Galloway on the map

3:08: Newton Stewart

5:34: Crafty & Bladnoch Distilleries

8:55: Rhins and Mull of Galloway

13:08: Wigtown

18:14: Galloway Forest Park

23:55: Kirkcudbright

27:20: Dumfries town and beyond

29:00: Wrapping it up



Important links:

Lowlands • Scotland with Bo Fraser

Stables Guesthouse

Brew Ha Ha Cafe - Newton Stewart (no link)

Crafty Distillery

Bladnoch Distillery

Galloway Forest Park

Mull of Galloway Lighthouse

Rhins of Galloway

Wigtown Book Festival

Wigtown tourist info

Visit Kircudbright

Cafe Rendezvous - Wigtown (no link)

Kirkcudbright Tolbooth

The Belfry - Kirkcudbright

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Stirling Castle is a well known castle not far Edinburgh and Glasgow.

It's definitely on the tourist trail with good reason as it's an incredible site with lots of history.

And it was a very important castle in its heyday.

Nearby Doune Castle is less important.

Yet it still has some intriguing history.

And it has ties to a cult movie favorite — Monty Python's Holy Grail.

So if you like castles, of all sorts, then tune into this episode to learn more about these 2 amazing — yet very different — castles in central Scotland.

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In this episode:

0:16: Life update

4:17: Intro

5:24: Placing Stirling and Doune on the map

6:31: Stirling Castle History

11:39: Guided Tours & Other Info

14:08: Things to See in the Castle

21:31: The Town of Stirling

22:51: Doune Castle History & Monty Python

32:01: Pricing, Accessibility, & Tour Info

34:45: The Town of Doune

36:12: Blair Drummond Smiddy Farm Shop

38:47: Also in the area

39:47: Wrapping it up

41:44: Announcement



Important links:

Lowlands of Scotland with Bo Fraser

Stirling Castle

Doune Castle

Woodside Hotel Doune

Why You Need to Visit the Impressive Edinburgh Castle

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Most people who travel to Scotland don't typically head south of Edinburgh into the Scottish Borders.

But I'm thinking maybe this needs to change.

There are a lot of fabulous places to visit in this part of Scotland — pastoral landscapes with easy walks, charming towns and villages,  beautiful rivers and stunning abbeys and stately homes.

How does this sound?

Well if it sounds appealing then tune into this episode to learn more about the Scottish Borders.

I'm betting you'll be adding this to your Scotland itinerary!

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In this episode:

0:07: Life update

6:26: Into to Scottish Borders

8:15: Placing the Scottish Borders on the map

9:31: Towns of the Scottish Borders

14:24: The Abbeys and the landscape

20:19: The Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels

22:05: Abbotsford and Sir Walter Scott

27:16: William Wallace Statue

28:25: Borders Abbeys Walk

30:38: The Haining Estate

33:35: Wrapping it up

39:35: Listener review

Important links:

Lowlands of Scotland with Bo Fraser

Melrose Abbey

Dryburgh Abbey

Jedburgh Abbey

Kelso Abbey

Abbotsford

The Haining Yarrow Flat

Borders Abbeys Way

The Great Tapestry of Scotland

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Traveling in another language can be intimidating for so many people.

I’ve had moments where some local is rattling off in Italian, Spanish, French or Turkish and I’m quite sure I’ve looked like a deer in the headlights.

How do you deal with this?

What are some tips to help you break down the language barrier?

Because, in my opinion, you shouldn’t let language get in the way of traveling to the places you really want to go.

So in this episode I’m going to offer up some tips for traveling in another language AND how to have fun with it.

Because I’m betting that these moments of “conversing” with a local will be some of your favorite travel memories.

Want to chat more about this topic?

Then send me an email at [email protected]


In this episode:

0:04: Life update

6:37: Don’t assume people speak English

9:15: Learn a few words of the language / use a language app

12:48: Speak slower and clearly

15:24: Use facial expression and gestures

16:51: Be aware of gestures with different meanings

18:15: Have fun with it

19:02: Teaching and learning moments

19:48: Wrapping it up

21:51: Listener review

Important links:

Duolingo

Babbel

Google Translate

Fluenz

7 Awesome Tips for Traveling in Another Language

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Culzean Castle is an amazing destination along the west coast of Scotland.

It's one of those WOW sites that is on many travelers' lists.

This castle dates back to the late 18th century and has a stunning location along the sea.

But it's more than the castle as there is a lot of land to explore here as well.

So tune into this episode to find out about the spectacular Culzean Castle.

And to get some tips on visiting this special site in Scotland.

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In this episode:

0:04: Life Update

5:07: Placing Culzean Castle on the map

7:42: History of the Castle

10:41: Rooms you can view

14:40: Surrounding buildings and land

18:08: Giving yourself time

18:53: Logistics

23:02: Staying at the Castle

25:45: Wrapping it up


Important links:

Culzean Castle

Lowlands of Scotland with Bo Fraser

National Trust for Scotland

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Northwest Scotland is wild, rugged and remote.

And absolutely stunning!

It's one of my favorite places in all of Scotland.

This is where you to go see the incredible beauty of mountains, lochs, moors and glens.

It's in Northwest Scotland that you see deer, eagles, dolphins and whales.

And it's where you go to slow down and let yourself be.

Oh, and if you're into geology, you'll love it.

Yes, it takes more time and effort to get here.

But it is worth it!

Want to chat more about this piece of Scotland?

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In this episode:

0:09: Life update

5:17: Placing Northwest Scotland on the map

8:40: What this area is all about

9:56: Starting in Inverness

11:12: Loch Maree & Gairloch

14:35: Big Sand

16:03: Rua Reidh Lighthouse 

16:41: Poolewe & Inverewe Gardens

18:12: Aultbea & Russian Arctic Convoy Exhibition

21:10: Gruinard Bay & Beach

26:06: Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve

27:21: Ullapool

29:54: Rhue Lighthouse 

30:40: Geology Viewpoint & Stac Pollaidh

32:52: Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve

34:46: Assynt region

35:41: Ardvreck Castle & Calda House

38:27: Lochinver

45:22: The Wee Mad Road

53:17: Places to Stay & Eat

1:03:47: Tips on Driving

1:06:39: Wrapping it up

1:07:35: Listener review


Important links:

Why You Need to Visit the Amazing Lochinver Scotland

Solas B&B

Myrtle Bank Hotel

Gairloch View B&B

Old Schoolhouse

Sands Caravan Park & Camping

The Barn Cafe Sands Caravan

Inverewe Gardens

Russian Arctic Convoy Exhibition

Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve

Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve

Riverside B&B

Rosslyn Cottage

Millview Ullapool

Seafood Shack

Davar B&B

Bonnie Haven

Suil na Mara

Delilah's

Peet's

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Braemar is a wee village in Scotland.

It sits in the heart of Cairngorms National Park.

And it's charming as hell!

Plus it is surrounded by a stunning landscape of hills, lots of trees and 2 rivers — the River Dee and the River Clunie.

Queen Victoria made this village and the surroundings popular.

And I can see why.

It's spectacular.

So tune in to find out about this town and its surroundings.

I bet you'll be adding it to your Scotland itinerary.

Want to chat more about Braemar?

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In this episode:

0:04: Life update

5:40: Placing Braemar on the map

7:22: The Braemar Gathering & Highland Games

8:55: Castles

12:53: Outdoor activities

15:17: Wrapping it up


Important links:

Balmoral Castle

Braemar Castle

Braemar Gathering

Fife Arms Hotel

Visit Braemar

Exploring the Scottish Highlands  with Bo Fraser (Part 1)

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Canazei is a fabulous town in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy.

Specifically, it's in the Trentino province.

What makes Canazei so wonderful are it's location near so many amazing Dolomite peaks and in the beautiful Val di Fassa.

There are so many things to do in and around this town — from hiking and cycling to skiing and snowboarding.

Yes, it's mostly about the outdoors, but the town has its charm too as do the people who live there.

I'm sure you'll want to add this delightful town to your list after you've listened to this episode.

Want to chat about Canazei Italy more?

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In this episode:

0:06: Life update

3:04: Placing Canazei on the map

6:48: Val di Fassa / Avisio River

8:36: Winter activities

9:40: Hiking, walking and cycling

10:16: Trail Recommendations

13:56: Chiesa Penia

16:08: The 601 Trail

24:59: Val Duron

27:26: Col Rodella

29:22: Marmolada

30:46: Tourist Amenities

33:17: Historic center of Canazei

34:01: Lodging and Camping

34:57: Family activities

37:40: Campitello di Fassa

38:38: Wrapping it up



Important links:

6 Reasons to Visit the Beautiful Val di Fassa Italy

Alpe di Siusi • Italy

El Sangon

Val di Fassa tourism

Canazei

How to Visit Marmolada, Queen of the Dolomites (& Is It Worth It)

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The Fanes-Senes-Braies Dolomite Nature Park is one of my favorite places in Italy.

It sits in the Alto Adige (also know as Sudtirol or South Tyrol) portion of the Trentino-Alto Adige region.

This park has some stunning mountain scenery, beautiful valleys, awesome trails and a very charming town nearby, San Vigilio di Marebbe.

If you love hiking and mountain biking, then Fanes-Senes-Braies Dolomite Park is for you.

Want to chat more about this amazing destination?

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In this episode:

0:20: Life upate

4:53: Placing Fanes-Senes-Braies on the map

5:56: Braies — Lago di Braies

9:14: Getting to Fanes and Senes Trails

11:17: Senes hike / Fodara hike

17:33: Trails beyond Senes

18:59: Fanes hike

21:55: Gran Fanes

25:03: Observation

26:23: Surrounding Areas

31:09: San Vigilio di Marebbe

38:07: Wrapping it up


Important links:

Episode 40: Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park • Italy

The Unique and Amazing Fanes-Senes-Braies Dolomite Natural Park

Nature Parks of Bolzano Province

San Vigilio di Marebbe / Fanes-Senes-Braies info

Val Pusteria

Why You Need to Visit the Amazing San Vigilio di Marebbe Italy

15 of the Most Beautiful Towns in Italy

Episode 60: Overview of the Dolomites • Italy

7 Reasons Why You Should Travel to the Amazing Campo Tures Italy

Hotel Olympia: The Best Place to Stay in the Dolomites Italy

Hotel Olympia

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Should you drive the Ring of Kerry or the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland?

If you are pressed for time and can't do both of these fabulous drives, you may have to choose.

But which one is best for you?

We'll weigh the pros and cons of these 2 County Kerry destinations.

Both the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula are beautiful and worthy of time.

So if you have only time for one, you'll want to tune in to see which one appeals to you.

Want to chat about these destinations more?

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In this episode:

0:38: Life update

4:02: Intro to Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula

6:19: Length of each and time it takes

8:10: Tip for driving Ring of Kerry

9:58: Staying on Ring of Kerry

13:11: Some of my opinions

16:25: The cons of both

18:45: Dingle Town

20:19: Wrapping it up


Important links:

Episode 32 — County Kerry • Ireland

Episode 45 — Dingle Peninsula • Ireland

13 of the Best Things To Do in County Kerry Ireland

Why the Amazing Skellig Ring Needs To Be on Your Ireland Itinerary

The Best Things To Do in Dingle Ireland

Ireland Tourism: County Kerry

The 18 Best Drives in Ireland Not To Be Missed

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