The Scottish Highlands is a spot we had been keen to visit for a long time. So we hopped on an 8 hour train journey (highly recommend) and landed in the wonderful city (town?) of Inverness. Inverness is really beautiful and is a great place to base yourself for a few days. The main sites…

Arrábida Natural Park is a fantastic way to get an appreciation of the Portuguese coast. The drive into the area is truly spectacular and you can stop at any number of viewpoints for some gorgeous views of the area. Arrábida Natural Park is a protected area and is fantastic for both hiking and swimming –…

While in Portugal we spent a few days in the rural Alentejo region. We absolutely loved our time here as there is so much to see and do, you will need to rent a car. We based ourselves in the tiny village of São Pedro do Corval and stayed at Casa Rico Frade Garden, which we could…