South Uist. A small island that’s part of Scotland’s remote Outer Hebrides. It’s the only place on earth where Scottish Gaelic is still widely spoken. Naturally I brought a group of six here to play golf. Hence forth, I bring you Askernish. A Wikipedia Black Hole Sometimes you just get lost in a wikipedia black […]
Why Route Planning is Essential: the Balkans
I get it all the time. Why do you spend so much time planning trips that are months out? The answer is simple. Travel time is precious. Whether you’re on a long weekend, a two week holiday, or a year around the world, you don’t want to waste precious time recovering from preventable transportation missteps. […]
Beyond the Trans-Siberian Railroad
…a journey into remote northern Siberia from Krasnoyarsk to Yakutsk Everyone has heard of Russia’s legendary Trans-Siberian Railroad. It begins in Moscow and churns its way east for six days and through eight time zones before reaching the Far East outpost of Vladivostok. The mythical route has become increasingly popular among foreign tourists over the […]