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The Best of Dundee – A City Guide

August 31, 2019 36 Comments

This post was most recently updated on August 24th, 2021

Up until recently Dundee was a hidden gem in Scotland’s east coast. However, in recent years Dundee has gained worldwide exposure and has emerged as a top contender in must visit city destinations across Scotland. It is the perfect destination for a city break, a weekend getaway or as a home base to explore other parts of Scotland. In this City Guide you will find the Best of Dundee with all the best things to do in Dundee to help you plan your visit.

Hotels, Scotland

Checking in – Urban Quarters Dundee

August 13, 2019 16 Comments

This post was most recently updated on August 31st, 2019

On my recent visit to Scotland I had the opportunity to stay in Urban Quarters Dundee and experience what it is like to “stay different”. Urban Quarters Dundee are serviced apartments offering space, comfort and flexibility at the price of a regular hotel room. But what really sets them apart from the rest is the attention to detail. They are spacious, uniquely designed and comfortable. Every amenity you could desire is provided and the location is ideal. Whether you are traveling alone, with a partner or with family and/or friends, if you are looking for a place to stay in Scotland’s “Coolest City” look no further that Urban Quarters Dundee. This is the perfect place to live it up like a local and feel right at home while exploring what Dundee has to offer.

Scotland

13 Happy Places to Visit in Scotland

July 15, 2018 2 Comments

We all have a Happy Place. A place that gives us that special feeling. A place that evokes emotion and puts a smile on our face when we think of it. It is no secret that for me that place is Scotland. Scotland is the place where I feel most alive yet somehow still at peace. You may be asking why? Why does a place that sees so much rain, which tends to depress people, produce such feeling of euphoria and happiness in me?

Maybe it is the smell of fresh mountain air, clean and pure, that fills my lungs with life. Or the view of a peaceful loch that reflects its surroundings and calms my thoughts like a magic mirror. Or maybe it is the rugged coastline with its jagged edges, or the ocean waves that like my spirit are a bit wild. Perhaps its the rain itself which seems to cleanse my soul and wash my tears away. I can’t say exactly what it is, but Scotland brings a smile to my face and fills my heart with joy. Scotland is my Happy Place and if you give it a chance it could be your Happy Place to.

But don’t just take my word for it. Here are 13 Happy Places to visit in Scotland shared with love by those who know it best. (Listed in alphabetical order by contributors last name)

Scotland, Travel

An Epic Scotland Road Trip – part 2

July 12, 2016 32 Comments

This post was most recently updated on October 13th, 2017

We (my husband, 2 girls and I) recently spent 14 days traveling around Scotland. In the 14 days we covered a lot of miles and many of them were on single track roads. The scenery is spectacular, you see mountains, valleys, lakes, forests, waterfalls, and wildlife everywhere. Scotland really is a country that is perfect for an epic road trip.

If you have never driven in this part of the world then just keep in mind that the roads are narrow (many times even single track roads) and winding. You will also be driving on the left side of the road. Let me tell you that getting used to this type of driving is not easy, especially when you come from the US where we have big open roads and highways. But I will leave the topic of driving in Scotland for another day and get back to our Epic Scotland Road Trip (Part 2).