New York Day One And Two
Day one and two in New York, covering travel madness and raccoons in Central Park.
Review: St Andrews, Scotland
St Andrews is a popular spot for both tourists and international students. Easily accessible on a day trip from Edinburgh, the drive takes around one and a half hours, or just over two on public transport.
Planning for September in New York
In September I will be spending an entire week in New York City. Staying at the Distrikt Hotel on West 40th Street, the hotel was booked on a deal.
Moving to Australia
As my 30th birthday edges closer, I have planned to do what countless university graduates do aged 21 – take a year out Down Under.
In defence of the travel plan
It is one of the biggest fights you have as a traveller – to what extent should you be planning your trip?
Review: St Christopher’s Inn Canal, Paris
Full disclosure, it has been three years since I last stayed in this hostel, but it if always my first choice every time I’m in Paris.
Unconscious boy, 12, found with hypothermia at roadside
Lucky escape for youngster who had been drinking with friends in Cumbernauld.
Review: Euro Hostel, Glasgow, Scotland
I have stayed in this hostel a number of times, due to its proximity to work. Post gig or pre shift, it’s a good – if not basic – place to spend the night.
Homeless man with cash to buy food EVICTED from Glasgow Starbucks in front of disgusted customers but company ‘fully support staff decision’
A homeless man was asked to leave the Buchanan Street shop by staff, who then binned all the products the man had touched.
Scottish girl’s Buckfast and Irn Bru cake creations are taking the internet by storm
Alex Kidd, 21, works almost around the clock, spending her days at her job as a civil servant and baking in the evenings.
