Scottish – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingApril 18, 2016April 19, 2016

A 7 Day Road Trip Through Rural Scotland – The Final Leg

This is the conclusion to my series documenting my road trip through Scotland's remote rural areas. Start at the beginning (highlands), jump to part II (Skye), or see Part III (Ullapool to Durness). …

BackpackingSeptember 4, 2014April 18, 2016

A 7 Day Road Trip Through Rural Scotland – From Ullapool Northward

[caption id="attachment_2874" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The route, color coded by day, I took during my road trip…

BackpackingApril 24, 2014April 18, 2016

A 7 Day Road Trip Through Rural Scotland Day III

[caption id="attachment_2874" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The route, color coded by day, I took during my road trip through the Highlands.[/caption] In Part I of this series I shared with you the adventures and e…

BackpackingMarch 12, 2014February 21, 2017

A 7 Day Road Trip Through Rural Scotland

Scotland. The land of primal music, men in kilts, Braveheart, and scotch. It is easily my favorite country in Europe. T…

BackpackingJanuary 15, 2014

Why Scotland Is Europe’s Must See Destination [Video]

Europe is a wealth of gorgeous destinations. To pick one as a favorite is impossible and yet, there is one country I find myself returning to over and over. It is an addiction, and one which I gladly embrace. Out of al…

BackpackingDecember 22, 2013July 14, 2014

Dashcam Footage From Northern Scotland

Ever wondered what it would be like to drive the tiny two-way one-lane roads that thread their way through the rural Scottish countryside? Wonder no longer - during my recent roadtrip through Northern Scotland I tossed my video camera on the dashboard and periodically pressed record. The end resul…

BackpackingAugust 30, 2013

Scottish Waters – A Photo Essay in Black and White

From its music to its history and folklore Scotland has always been one of the world's epicenters for the mystical and magical. It is an ethereal place which seems both a part of modern times and lost in the mists of …

Friday Photo GalleryAugust 23, 2013

Highland Reflections – Weekly Travel Photo

Located along Scotland's A82 a few miles before the world famous Glen Coe are a series of small lakes. These lakes rest in the open, surrounded by a few hearty trees that stand as silent sentinels braving the area's b…

Friday Photo GalleryJune 29, 2013July 1, 2013

The Highlands – Weekly Travel Photo

It is no secret that Scotland is one of my favorite places in Europe. Perhaps it is because I'm a child of the Colorado Rockies, or perhaps it is solely the pure rawness and majestic glory of Scotland. A large part o…

Friday Photo GalleryFebruary 22, 2013February 26, 2013

Rain Over The Scottish Highlands – Weekly Travel Photo

Located in the heart of Scotland, this wonderful lake and overlook draws tourists in part because its shape mirrors a map of Scotland. Each time I visit Scotland I find my way back to it - Loch Garry. During a trip th…