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Skip Scotland’s whisky trails and head for the hills on the Isle of Skye

May 5, 2020 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Woman in blue jacket and dark trousers stands on rock at the foot of a mountain range

The Magic of Skye Part Two The Isle of Skye on Scotland’s west coast offers a delectable assortment for the outdoor enthusiast. I recommend deviating from the popular routes and uncovering a few of Skye's lesser-known gems in the more remote regions. Thanks to isolation and no travel during the Coronavirus pandemic, I've finally found the time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Scotland, United Kingdom Tagged With: #Visitscotland, #WildernessScotland, Best place to hike in Scotland, Hiking the Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Scotland, what to do on the Isle of Skye

Skip Scotland’s whisky trails and head for the hills

April 19, 2020 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

Three hikers follow a path past some cliffs covered in green grass and rocky outcrops

I wrote most of this story 18 months ago for an outdoors/adventure magazine that ended up changing their editorial focus and no longer required my story. During these quieter times with Coronavirus placing a 'hold' on the need for travel stories, I want to continue writing and sharing my travel experiences. So I dug out this story on a trip to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Scotland, United Kingdom Tagged With: #Visitscotland, Hiking the Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, what to see and do on the Isle of Skye

A London serendipity moment

April 14, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston 2 Comments

“I recognise that building.” There’s been so much hoopla in the media around Julian Assange’s arrest on Thursday and his removal from his diplomatic refuge at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. News channels have repeatedly shared the video of the 47-year old being ‘escorted’ by British police officers down the embassy’s steps before being shoved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, England, United Kingdom Tagged With: Knightsbridge area, London, Memories of working in London, Near Harrods

Eat your way around one of London’s trendiest inner city ‘hoods’

January 12, 2019 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Visitors to London keen to tap into one of the city’s rapidly changing neighbourhoods should take a walking tour in London’s East End. In the back streets of Spitalfields, Hoxton and Shoreditch, not only will you discover the area’s fascinating multi-ethnic history, you’ll be indulging in a range of tasty treats. My foodie exploration of inner … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, England, Stories "outside" of the Travel genre, United Kingdom Tagged With: #EatingEurope, Eating London Food Tours, Food Tour London, Jonesy artwork, Lenny the pub cat, street art in the East End London, What to do in London's East End, where to eat in London

The Caley Hotel in Edinburgh

September 26, 2018 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

Ed Sheeran’s song ‘Castle on the Hill’ plays in my head as I take in the view from The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian. Clinging to the craggy outcrop of an extinct volcano are the imposing fortress and mottled sandstone buildings of the Edinburgh Castle.  The Caledonian, or the 'Caley' as its affectionately known, proudly boasts more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Destinations, Hotel and Restaurant Reviews, Hotel Reviews, Scotland, United Kingdom Tagged With: Hotel Review, Scotland, Waldorf Astoria The Caledonian, Where to stay in Edinburgh

Scotland and the Outlander Effect gathers momentum

December 9, 2015 By Jennifer Johnston Leave a Comment

The story behind writing the story Earlier this year, I wrote a travel story on Scotland and the Outlander effect published online on New Zealand's Fairfax stuff.co.nz This explains why I wrote the story: Rewind back to April when I celebrated one of those milestone birthdays, some prefer to forget. One of my besties presented me with a gift … [Read more...]

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Who is Travel Bug Within?

A mid-life adventurer sharing stories about interesting places in an honest and occasionally sarcastic way.

I hope to tickle your wanderlust and encourage you to explore further via Travel Bug Within

Jennifer x

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