The best way to get to Tobermory is to take a bus from Toronto, which takes about 3.5 hours. However this road trip is spectacular. Through cottage country you will be able to see beautiful landscapes and scenic areas. Once in Tobermory, walking to and from the beach is very easy. All living areas are about 10-15 minute walk to the beach, as is the downtown area of Tobermory.
Road-trip from Toronto to Tobermory
Accommodations
In the past, a few friends and I have rented a cabin in Tobermory for a few days. This was the best option for us, as we were able to save money by grocery shopping and cooking for ourselves. We booked the cabin far enough in advance so it was a good price, which we split 5 ways. Truly, the cabin was one of the best parts of this trip, and I have recommended it many times.
Example of a Cabin in Tobermory
Activities
The best activity to see and do in Tobermory is to visit the Fathom Five National Marine Park. This little cove is a Canadian treasure, with beaches looking like the Caribbean. This is the main attraction in Tobermory, where people bring food, drinks, music and games to soak in the sun. The water is also extremely safe, but be warned – it’s not all that warm.
Tobermory Beach on a busy day
Food Tips
The most commonly found food around here is pub style. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, and finger foods are majority of the restaurant’s dishes. A typical dinner will probably cost around $20-25CAD. However, my personal experience here was that my friends and I bought food for a few days at a grocery store, cooked for ourselves, and packed lunches for our days out. I recommend this tip for anyone who wants to save money while travelling here.
Packing
For this trip, I recommend packing normal beach/ cottage clothes. Some hats and sunglasses, flip flops, and beach towels. I also reccomend bringing cooler bags for the beaches, where you can pack lunches and keep them cool in the hot summer sun. I also reccomend bringing games for the beach, like cards, soccer balls, and board games.
The Algarve is a region is located in the south of Portugal, and it is made up of a few different neighbouring cities. As each city is quite close to eachother, public transportation is an easy and affordable method of transportation. However, since this area isnt too vast, you are definitely able to walk from place to place.
Area Highlighted is the Algarve region
Accomodation
The Algarve is one of Portugal’s most touristic areas. This region is definitely a hotspot for hotel companies and air bnbs. Every time I’ve been to the Algarve i’ve stayed in an air bnb, and it was truly the greatest decision for me. We had a beautiful house with a great location, near a supermarket, the downtown area, and several beaches. Because of my experience like this, I absolutely recommend staying in an air bnb.
Activities
The absolute number one thing to do in this region is to visit some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Pria de Rocha and Ponta Da Piedade are the two most well known beaches in the Algarve, and the best activity to do here. With Ponta Da Piedade, you can take a boat tour for about 10 euros per person and you can go on an absolutely beautiful scenic tour through the caves.
Praia Da RochaPraia Da RochaPonta Da Piedade’s Boat Tour Ponta Da Piedade
Food Tips
Most of the food in this area is very similar. You will have your typical pub style restaurant, a few higher class Mediterranean style food restaurants, and authentic Portuguese cuisine. All very close in location, each different type of dining was superb for me. For more affordable eating, the pub style restaurants are the place to go.
Typical Pub style food in LagosAuthentic Portuguese dish In Faro
Packing
To properly pack for this trip, having light clothing is best. Tee shirts and shorts, summer dresses are the best clothing to have, and if possible, bring lighter coloured clothes as the sun is extremely hot. Sunglasses, hats and sunscreen are also essentials.
If you want to go to Cartagena you have to go by airplane, or you can arrive to Barranquilla or Santa Marta and go by car, for me the best option is by airplane. You have to book your tickets early, because they are gonna be expensive if you buy them near to the dates of the trip.
Accomodation
In cartagena you have two options: You can book an hotel near the city center or near to the beach. Usually I stay near to the beach in a hotel called Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo, here you have to pay 228 euros per night, but is amazing because you have all included, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, you have access to the pool and beach, and the most important is that you have all you can drink!! So, this price is the best one and this is the best option to book in Cartagena. Additionally, the hotel provides a shuttle service to the city center at certain hours.
Activities
If you want to go to Cartagena you have to visit the City center, here you can find colorful colonial buildings, fancy shops and amazing restaurants
Clock tower: Is the main entrance to the old City. This was once the location of a drawbridge that linked the walled city to Getsemaní over the moat.
Plaza de Santo Domingo: Here you can find the traditional statue of a famous artist Botero, he is Colombian and you can take some pictures with it because is traditional of Cartagena.
You can walk, and find beautiful doors, they are a perfect spot to take some pictures, in the old city, but you can visit also Getsemaní that is a neighborhood with many art inside.
Castel of San Felipe: Here you can learn a little of the history of Cartagena, you would have an amazing view of the city. Also, you can go and live the experience of the underground passages and appreciate the architecture of it.
Walled city: This is the most tourist attraction of Cartagena, this is protected by a fortress, and has a colonial architecture and historical buildings
Cholon: Is the perfect place if you are going with friends, and you want to party all day long in the beach, you can rent a boat and it’s one hour away from Cartagena, here you will find many private yates and boats in the same mood, you will be impressed because the color of the water is incredible.
Old City
Walled city
Cholon
Food tips
The food in Cartagena is the best in the world, if you love the sea food. You have many options but most of them are expensive. You can eat a delicious ceviche at ” La cevicheria”, here they offer a variety of options and generous portions.
In cholon, you find many options of food but the best one is fried fish, rice with coconut, banana toast and salad.
In the old city, you will find the best “Arepa con huevo”, this is a traditional dish of the cities of the coast.
Furthermore, if you want to see the beautiful sunset in Cartagena you have the option to visit “Cafe del mar “, here you can grab some drinks and appetizers and then go to party.
Finally, the most fancy restaurant in Cartagena is Marea by rausch here you can have a view of cartagena in a different dimension, and you the 80% of the dishes are based on fish and sea food. To have the best experience in Cartagena, if you want an unforgettable dessert in Cartagena you have to visit ” Mila pastry” .
Mila
Fried fish
Packing
To Cartagena you will need mosquito repellant, a towel for the beach, comfy shoes or sandals, sunscreen, shorts and of course a swimwear.
This is a special edition post! To celebrate our new subscribers, this post will be about an incredible week aboard one of the best cruises in the world – and not the most expensive!
The Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas cruise sails from Cape Canaveral in Florida, and makes it first stop in a private island. It then moves on to Saint Thomas and later Saint Maarten. After 6 nights you’ll dock back in Florida.
Recommended Stay Time
6 nights
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Accommodations
This enormous 15 deck cruise has a theatre, an ice rink, a water park, a rock climbing wall, a surf simulator and more to keep everyone on board entertained.
As it is a cruise, rooms aren’t very big, but they are comfortable and the staff leaves chocolate and decorated towels every night. Most restaurants are all inclusive, so prepare to gain a few kilos during the week.
Activities
When you’re not out exploring the islands, there are many pools and bars you can relax in. If you’re not a big fan of laying back in the sun with a cool drink, endless snacks and your toes in the pool, you can always sign up for the hundred activities available. You can climb a wall, surf, ice skate and more.
The cruise offers more than pristine oceans and white sand beaches. The islands are gorgeous and perfect to explore in a day. Old towns, view points and local restaurants.
Food Tips
Like I said, the cruise is all inclusive, so the majority of restaurants are “free”. Some are not included, like Johnny Rockets or Ben and Jerry’s. There are many delicious pizzerias and other themed restaurants, like Mexican or Japanese.
Packing Tips
Do not forget your bathing suit! You’ll also need sunscreen, sunglasses and light clothing. Also, pack a pair of comfortable shoes for your days on the islands.
London is a big city. I recommend that if you just want to stay in the city then with 3 nights and 4 days, you have enough time to see most of the city, or at least the typical tourist places, without spending a lot of money.
Currency
The currency in England is GDP (Great Britain Pounds / Sterling Pound).
Transport
Seeing that London is such a big city, you will not be able to walk all of it without any pubic transport. Of course, the best way to move around the city is using their subway system.
As you can see on the image above, London has lines all over the city, and it can sometimes be a bit chaotic. Regardless, you will at least once have to use the subway. I would recommend you buy a 10-way ticket as this will provide you with ten opportunities to actually use it and you will definitely save money.
Accomodation
The first image shows the Map of London, and I have pinpointed the center of the city. This is the area where you should stay in order to be close to everything, eventhough it is a bit more expensive, it is worth it, because that is what you will in the long-term save up money on the public transport.
The second picture is the first image but more zoomed, with a more exact location of the best area to stay in. London has a lot of hotels, hostels and airbnb which are affordable, so it is just a matter of doing some research, and deciding what you like. I personally have never stayed in any of the previously mentioned accommodations, because I have always stayed in a friend’s student residence, or with my parents in fancy hotels.
Activities
Typical Tourist Aventures: Tower of London, Big Ben and The London Eye
Get to Know the Real London: Shoreditch, Camden Town, Picadilly Circus, Covent Garden
Food Tips
In London, I think the best food recommendation is to explore any cuisine you think you have never tried. Chinatown is a great place to go, as the cuisine there is very typical and actual Chinese people will cook it in the traditional ways, and not just “Westernized” Chinese food. There are a lot of Indian restaurants which might be a bit out of budget, but if you are in need of a special place for a special occasion, this might be a good idea.
Of course, you cannot leave London without going to a pub and having some famous fish and chip, if you read our blog post on the Scotland Tour, you can find that the food tips are going to be very similar, considering the United Kingdom does not have that many delicatessen foods. Still, there are many places which you can go to.
Packing List
London is a very big city, so the most important thing to pack is very comfortable shoes. You will be walking a lot if you really want to get to know the city, so please do not take heels unless you want to use them for the night time to go to a fancy restaurant or club. A raincoat or an umbrella is always a good idea when travelling to England, as it rains very often.
To arrive to Rome it’s better to do it by plane,Ryanair have cheap options. I am doing an exchange in Clermont- Ferrand and I planned this trip to Italy with two friends, and we did it by bus. We went to Milan, Venice, Rome, Pisa and finally Florencia, approximately we payed for a bus from Venice to Rome for 22 euros, it was a good experience and for us wasn’t so exhausting. On the other hand, if you want to visit the city center and know all the history present in the city of Rome it’s better to buy a ticket for the metro, buses and tram , we stayed there for 3 days and we bought the ticket for 36 hours and it was like 13 euros, and I recommend you to buy it because in Rome they are so strict with the rules and probably they do controls in the buses.
Accomodation
Rome is a huge city, so if you want to stay in the “center” it would be expensive and everything in Rome it’s beautiful to see, so I suggest you to stay in a good place and you can take the public transport whenever you want. We stayed in an amazing hostel called “ YELLOW”, it wasn’t very cheap ( 24 euros the night) but the experience, and the service was incredible, we stayed in a room of 4. Furthermore, they have their own bar and disco in front of the hostel, so if you want to party it’s easy and close. All the tourism we had to do it by tram or metro, because was far of everything.
If you are planning to visit Rome, you should like the history, and it’s amazing because all the city is full of this and you will be so happy and at the same time intrigued of all the events that happened there. Also the best dates to visit rome is at the end of the month, because on the last Sunday of the month there are free tickets for museums and also for the Vatican.
Vatican: the Vatican is an independent city-state enclaved within Rome. The Vatican City is an ecclesiastica or sacerdotal–monarchical state ruled by the pope who is, religiously speaking, the bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church. We were fortunate to attend the mass given by the pope, I almost cried when I saw him. You have to arrive early, because the lines are very long.
Colosseum and Roman forum: It was awesome because if you are student, you only have to pay 8 euros and you can visit both of them
Colosseum
Roman forum
-Vatican museum: This is a museum full of history, characteristic painters and Roman sculptures, normally you have to pay to enter but we went the last Sunday of the month of October. Here you can see the most famous Sistine chapel.
-Trevi Fountain:
Agripa Pantheon:
Food Tips
You know that if you go to Italy, you must eat Pasta and Pizza, the most traditional dishes there. Also you have to try the aperitif cocktail called: Aperol Spritz, this contains prosecco, aperol and soda water. We were with an student budget so we didn’t visit many restaurants, we only went to a restaurant in the most popular place to eat: Trastereve, it’s a neighborhood where you will find several restaurants and bars to visit.
Packing List
We visit Rome in October, and the weather wasn’t good, so if you are planning to go in this month you should take an umbrella and a good jacket. And of course a comfortable shoes, because you have to walk too much.
Here you can find also public transport or you can walk around the city center that is not too big, but I recommend you to rent a car, to visit nearby beaches and is comfortable for you. If you need more information about the car rentals you can go to Alamo, Sixt, Alamo, Enterprise, etc and they will give you a price and then you analyze if you prefer rent it, or do it by public transport. Good luck!!
According to my experience, I stayed at my cousin place, and everything was so easy because he had a car and we did all by his car, and only we walked in the city center to show me it.
Accomodation
This depends in what you want to do, because you can stay near to the beach or near to the city center. My advice is that you book a hostel or hotel in the old city, because is perfect to know a little bit about the city and also you can go to the beaches. And the options to sleep near to the beach are at the north of the island, there you can find sandy beaches.
Activities
Cathedral: This cathedral has a gothic Roman catholic style, and you can find it in the old part of the city. If you want to get in you have to check the schedules of the visits, because in winter they close early
Cathedral
You can visit some plazas and walk around the caso antiguo , visit the boutiques and the little streets
Paseo marítimo: You can walk or rent a bike and go this way and see the palm trees, fancy boats at the harbour
Valldemossa: This village is located a 30 minutes from Palma by car, is beautiful because the village is all of stone, and is located in the medium of the mountains. It’s amazing, you arrived there and you feel peace and you relax yourself, you can go here and eat a chocolate with potato coca.
Food tips
All the sea food is gonna be cheaper in this place, because you are gonna be near to the beach, so if you like it, it’s gonna be amazing!!
Of course you have to try Paella this is a dish whose base is rice and they normally put sea food inside and some vegetables.
You have to eat the traditional bread (brown) , with tomatoes, cheese, charcuterie and a little bit of olive oil.
The best restaurant that is visit was Meson Ca’n Pedro, here you can find typical dishes of the city, the prices are a little bit high but it’s worth.
Packing
You have to plan your visit to Palma de Mallorca in summer, so for sure you have to take swimwear and sunscreen, and with this you will have an unforgettable experience here.
Based on my personal experience, I recommend renting a car in Maui. I visited Maui with my family, and for the 5 of us the best option was to rent a car for the 10 days we were visiting. Renting a car was a phenomenal decision as we really got to see a lot of Maui, thanks to our ability to drive anywhere. However, if you are travelling with only 2 or 3 people, renting a car could be too expensive. So instead, there is public transit systems in Maui which have many, many stops and is incredibly inexpensive.
Hotel
As usual, I recommend living in a non-touristy area, in an airbnb or hostels. I believe this is the best way to live in Maui as living among locals was one of the highlights of my trip here. We were able to meet some incredible neighbours, and stumbled upon beautiful farmer’s markets and received great recommendations and tips on how to properly visit Maui.
Activities
Haleakala National Park
This national park is the highest point on this island. Haleakala is the world’s biggest a dormant volcano, standing at about 10,000 feet above sea level. Traveling by foot or by bike costs $12 per person, for $25 a vehicle. This is why I recommended renting a car, as driving to and from this park is the best option. However asking any travel guide, or concierge will provide alternate means of transportation to the park.
Sunrise at Haleakala National Park
Haleakala is an absolutely breathtaking experience and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone. A local told my family that the greatest way to see Haleakala is to catch the sunrise at the top of the volcano. This truly was one of the greatest views I’ve ever seen, as you have a clear few of the 30,000 acres of the national park, the ocean, and a breathtaking sunrise.
Traditional Luau (Old Lahaina Luau)
When in Hawaii, it is a great idea to learn about the history and culture. A great way to do this is by attending a traditional luau, like the one I attended was called the Old Lahaina Luau. Although some luaus can be slightly expensive (they usually include some drinks and a dinner), there are discounts with some travelling companies, or within hotels. Depending on the Luau, there is normally a traditional Hawaiian dancing performance, a traditional Hawaiian dinner, and other presentation.
Traditional Hawaiian performance
Snorkeling tour
With or without a tour, you must head to the beach with some snorkels masks and goggles. Massive turtles and fish of every colour are filled in these waters and they love some fresh fruits. Pretty much every single beach will provide a great experience with these sea creatures. However, if you’re looking for a more intense experience snorkelling, you can take a boat tour to the coral reef and see the incredible colours of the coral reef, as well as hundreds and hundreds of fish and other sea creatures.
Banyan Tree Park
This activity is one of my favourite memories in Maui and it just so happens to be free. Located in Lahaina, you can take a walk through this huge market place which is under the canopy of a tree which is a nearly 1 acre long. In this market are beautiful one-of-a-kind shop, traditional food restaurants, and gift shops. This area is a must see when visiting maui.
Banyan Tree at Night
Food
Aloha Mixed Plate
This restaurant was my family and I’s personal favourite – as we ate here several different times throughout our stay here in Maui. A mixed plate is a typical meal for Hawaiians, it is normally a few scoops of rice, two different meats of choice, macaroni salad, and green leaf salad. These meals are made perfectly with traditional Hawaiian flavouring and spices, and there relatively inexpensive – one full mixed plate is about $12USD. Additionally, this restaurant is beautifully placed directly beside to the ocean, giving an amazing view of the sunset over the water.
2. Da Kitchen
Located on the other side of the island from Aloha Mixed Plate, is Da Kitchen. Similar in style, it’s traditional hawaiian food will blow you away. With a great portion of food, for a phenomenally good price – you must check out Da Kitchen.
3. Coconut Fish Cafe
If you are looking for a more relaxed restaurant, I definitely recommend visiting this beautiful cafe. It’s speciality is its fish and chips menu, which is always a great idea. Another great recommendation is the fish tacos. With either of these dishes you get a choice of a few different homemade sauces which are all equally incredible.
Packing Tips
For a week in Hawaii, I recommend packing a few different types of outfits. Definitely bring lounge-wear for travelling to different beaches and laying in the sun. It would also be smart to pack 1-2 fancier outfits for nights out in the town, and fancier dinners. Also bring a few different bathing suits as many of the days you will probably be at the beach. Finally – SUNSCREEN! I personally got a horrible burn here on my first first day due to not applying enough sunscreen. Apply and reapply as the sun rays are extremely harsh in Hawaii. And last but not least, don’t forget your lei.
This would be one of the perfect weekend getaway. What we did was go to Nice and from there go to Cannes and Monaco for the day.
Recommended stay time
2 nights and 3 days. Plan it to arrive early and leave late, so that you have 3 entire days (one in each city).
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In each city you can do everything walking if you are a walking person. To move from Nice to Cannes and Monaco you can take the buses #210 and #100, respectively. Each way is approximately between 20 and 40 minutes.
Accomodation
Like we told you at the beginning sleeping in Nice and going to Cannes and Monaco for the day is a very good option in order to save money. We stayed at a Hostel, that had a really good location, but it was not really pretty. However, for the price we paid it was worth it. It was Hostel Lyonnais.
Activities
It depends on the interests of the person, but for us the plan was more about to get to see the cities and enjoy the beaches. We went there ending september, so it was not really warm but still we got to get into the water. Our first day was in Nice so first we walked through the center of the city and after went to the beach.
Our second day was in Cannes, that in our opinion has the most beautiful beaches. This city is well known for its film festival so you better give a look to the Festival Palace, which we did only from the outside. We went to a have a panoramic view of the city by the church of our lady of Esperance and after to the public beach.
Our third, and last day, was in Monaco. This city has more stuff to see, so we walked a lot but if you prefer there are buses and they’re easy to take. First we went to the Place du Casino of Monte-Carlo. We walked to the Botanical garden stoping were we liked the view. We went walking, boarding the beach, to the royal palace and watched the change of the guard squat. After that we went back to the Place du Casino, but this time enter to see the casino.
Food tips
For this trip went really in a low budget so we bought bread, cheese and jams to make sandwiches all day long.
Packing
We would definitely recommend to go during the summer. Either at the beginning or the end of it so that it’s not too hot. Based on that, pack fresh clothes, swimwear and comfy shoes.
The currency in Scotland is GDP (Great Britain Pounds / Sterling Pound).
Transport
I think the best way to get around and make it affordable is to rent a car, specially if you are travelling with more than one person. Cars are around 50£ a day, but you could always go for a cheaper car option and maybe manage to find something for under that price. You must note though, that in the United Kingdom they drive on the left side of the road, as opposed to most countries, which drive on the right, so you must be careful when renting a car.
Aerial Map of route within the United Kingdom
If you are travelling from outside the UK, I recommend that you fly in and out from Edinburgh, as it is the biggest airport and with the most flights on a daily basis. Regardless, this is still a small airport. The route created is to start and finish in Edinburgh, for commodity purposes. The longest distance to do is from Glasgow to Aberdeen, with a total time of 3h47m.
Close-Up Map of route in Scotland.
Once you are in the cities, I recommend to move around walking or by bus, since the public transport is generally very good, and that way you can save up on gas.
Accommodation
Edinburgh is divided into the Old Town and the New Town. I would suggest that you stay in the New Town, as hostels and accommodations will be nicer. I pinpointed the street are were I stayed (George Street). My friends and I stayed in a lovely hotel, very cheap, but had the sense of a Bed & Breakfast, because people were very nice and welcoming. It was right off George Street in the next alley. I think this is the best place to stay because it is very safe, and at night time there is very good ambiance.
In Glasgow I personally did not like were we stayed. It was very old and dirty, and the reception people were not nice, and totally unhelpful. I therefore found this other hotel (Ibis) in the city center. I have stayed with this hotel chain before and have never had a problem. It is very affordable and a very good student-friendly environment. Either way, I recommend to just say one night in Glasgow, so if you want to spend a bit more on a nicer hotel, I think that is up to you.
In Aberdeen to be honest, anywhere you stay around Union Street is good, because it is a small city. Either way, I believe this suggested hotel is very good because you are still in the city center, but 5 minutes away walking from the ambiance, meaning you will not have any sound disturbance. I recommended a Hotel form the Radisson Chain called “Park Inn”. It is a very nice hotel, and very affordable. I did not pay for breakfast, because around time there are very good places to eat, which I think are better than hotel food.
Activities
Edinburgh: There are many things to do in Edinburgh, but the most important and beautiful (in my opinion) is the Edinburgh Castle. This is situated in the Old Town, but it is walking distance from anywhere. I did not go in as I found it a bit expensive, but it is situated in a hill and you have amazing views from all Edinburgh from there.
Another thing to do in Edinburgh is, if you are a Harry Potter fan, to go to the cemetery were J.K. Rowling got inspired to write all the character names. There is a cafeteria which overlooks the cemetery and has inspired drinks from the movies and books. I went here with my friends and eventhough it was a bit expensive, I loved it.
Glasgow: In Glasgow there is not much to do as it is a small city, but apart from that it is also very industrialized. If you want to go shopping, then this is your city. Regardless, if you find yourself in Glasgow you MUST go to visit the Glasgow University. It is a beautiful old building which resembles the Hogwarts castle, and was actually one of the main inspirations for the emblematic movie building. A friend of mine studies there so he gave us a tour, but it is open to the public and people are very welcoming to visitors.
Aberdeen: Aberdeen itself is not a big city, but it has amazingly beautiful parks, so if it is a sunny day I would recommend you go on a picnic to Duthie Park. If you’d rather eat in a restaurant, the park has one restaurant and a cafeteria within a greenhouse, which must be seen. Even if it rains, you can go inside the green house all year round. Another recommendation is to actually go to the beach, because there is an amusement park, and the beach itself is very pretty and you can walk on the rocky and, and take really nice pictures.
Another final must see place is another town like 30 minutes away from Aberdeen, but accesible by car or train. It is called Stonehaven, and it has a beautiful castle after a long walk, or you can also get there by car if you do not feel like walking.
Food Tips
Fish and Chips: Buttered Cod very typical from the country, and then with chips. This dish tends to be served along with peas and vegetables as well. It is very common, and very fast to prepare, so you will find it at any time of the day, even if it is 3am.
Typical Fish and Chips
Scottish Breakfast: Similar to the English Breakfast, except this dish is served with haggis and hash brows (which are essentially fried potatoes in a triangle shape). As you can see in the picture, the breakfast will also include mushrooms, tomatoes, an egg, and of course bacon and beans.
Pulled Pork: The pulled pork is a very typical food amongst students, it is similar to a hamburger, but without the actual beef meet. It will normally be served with barbecue sauce and cabbage.
Sunday Roast: Sunday roasts are a must when in Scotland. This is more of a family-gathering food, but it can also be found in restaurants or pubs. It will mainly consist of turkey or chicken, with vegetables on the side, and most likely some sort of potato form (mashed, boiled or hash brow).
Packing List
The best packing advice for Scotland is to take something to cover you from the rain. I would say comfortable shoes to walk in the rain, maybe not necessarily rain boots, as this can be uncomfortable after a while. I would suggest you get a raincoat rather than an umbrella, that way you do not have to carry it around. Also, check the weather before going, specially for the temperatures as they can Sometimes go really cold, and other times with a light jacket you will be okay.
Kat Avantur 