Dreaming of Scotland’s breathtaking highlands, historic castles, and unforgettable hikes? ⛰️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🐮🏰✨ After two incredible road trips around Scotland, I’ve created the ultimate 12-14 day itinerary to help YOU explore everything this beautiful country has to offer. This is inspired by the same route I used, refined with local tips and my personal experiences. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, a foodie, or a history lover, this itinerary will help you fall in love with Scotland like I did and give you everything you need for the perfect road trip! WHAT’S INSIDE: ⛰️ fully detailed day-by-day itinerary mapped out for you 🌳 visits to BOTH of Scotland's stunning national parks 🥾 13 hikes recommendations – My favorites + AllTrails links ⚡️ 22 cultural activities – Castles, museums, ruins & more 😋 10 memorable food recommendations 🚗 travel tips – Car rentals, drive times, and more ✨ first-hand advice and tips 🔗 Helpful links – Direct to official sites for bookings or more info BONUS: Budget Breakdown – Full transparency on my travel costs, including meals, accommodation, and activities, so you can plan accordingly. This is more than just a list of places to see—this is the authentic Scotland I’ve come to love. If you're looking for a road trip that’s packed with adventure but not rushed, this is the one for you. Save this itinerary now for later or click below to purchase the full 12-14 day guide and start planning today! ✨ Feel free to adapt this itinerary to make it your own so you can have the most memorable trip possible!

(Includes 2024 Christmas Market updates!) Bruges has become known as one of the most underrated towns in Europe. It is a quintessential, fairytale town in Belgium that is decorated with canals and flemish architecture. Luckily enough, this town is also the PERFECT day trip from either Lille, in the North of France, or Brussels, the capital of Belgium. This guide has planned out your day trip for you, giving you the chance to enjoy every moment of your visit. In this guide you will unlock: 🚂 detailed information about getting to Bruges 🛶 2 activity suggestions 🌳 +10 spots and hidden gems 🍽️ 7 food & drink recommendations (1 lunch spot, 1 dinner spot, 1 bar and 4 snacks) 🗺️ + all recommendations are listed in geographical order, making it even easier for you to just follow along step by step! I have been lucky enough to pay a visit to Bruges 4 separate times, and with each visit, I have discovered new hidden gems or revisited my go-to favorite spots. And of course, all of these recommendations I've consolidated for you here! I hope you enjoy visiting this fairytale town as much as I do! ✨

The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region is quite large and can be broken into 3 sections: the Provence section, the Alps, and the Côte d'Azur. This guide focuses on the Côte d'Azur also known as the French Riviera! The French Riviera is one of the most popular regions in France – and for good reason! It’s known for its seaside towns, beautiful weather, and colorful buildings! At the end of this guide, you can find some logistical FAQs about the region (how to get around, how to get to/from the airport etc). Be sure to check it out and SAVE for future updates!

Visiting France at least once in your life should be on everyone's bucket list. It is the land of mouthwatering food, fascinating history and iconic art. Here, I've put together ALL of my FREE and paid guides and itineraries related to this wonderful country. I like to make things easy to navigate so I've arranged everything by major city! Why am I qualified to talk about France? My boyfriend of 8 years is French and I actually have lived in France for the past 2 years! I also have been fortunate enough to visit on many occasions, AND explore many of its most gorgeous regions! Give this guide a save to get any future updates on ALL of my France Travel guides! Tip: You can use the map feature to see where all of these cities are located in France! COMING SOON: 🍎 Ultimate Normandy Map 🏰 Castles in France: COMPLETE MAP 🏛️ Paris Museum Bucket list

This discounted custom guide (40 recs) was built for a weeklong sisters' trip across the French and Italian Riviera. Their criteria: ✨ They wanted to base themselves in a cute, less touristy town on the French Riviera ✨ They wanted to travel to the Italian Riviera for a few days to visit Cinque Terre ✨ They needed to travel round trip in/out of Nice What's included: ✨ They were looking for beach recommendations, stand-out restaurants, and some ideas of places to visit however, they prioritized wandering at their own pace and relaxing This custom guide normally costs 75$ and was tailored to the client's interests, however, is a great 7-day itinerary for anyone visiting the French and Italian Rivieras for the first time!

Lille is located north of Paris right on the border with Belgium - and it just so happens to also be my current home for the past 2 years. In this guide, I have put together some of my favourite places to eat, some lovely day trips and some fun activities to do around the city! At the end of this guide, you can also find some logistical information to help you when planning and organizing your trip to Lille! Be sure to give it a save!

Ah, Bordeaux - known to many for its wine! Bordeaux is located in the Southwest corner of France and is a destination in France I am quite familiar with. I am so excited to share with you some of my favourite things about Bordeaux from my favourite food spots to the best day trips! At the end of the guide, you can also find some logistical information about visiting Bordeaux to help you for your next visit! Be sure to give this guide a save - I update it whenever we visit! ✨

There is nowhere else in the world quite like Paris. Maybe that's why it's the top visited city IN THE WORLD! Below you'll find some FREE guides and paid itineraries on where to eat, what to do and some of my favourite photo spots! Also, at the end of this guide, you can find some logistical FAQs about Paris (how to get around, how to get to/from the airport etc). Be sure to check it out! COMING SOON: Paris Museum Bucket list ✨ subscribe to my shop for future updates!

Alsace is the eastern region of France that shares a border with Germany! It is filled with some of the cutest fairytale villages in the entire country! This is where you NEED to visit during the holiday season - it is known for its Christmas Markets! In this guide, you can find some of my favourite places to visit in the region! It's just as enchanting in the summer as it is in the winter so these tips can be adapted to all seasons! At the end of this guide, you can also find some logistical information to help you when planning and organizing your trip to Alsace! Be sure to give it a save for your next visit!

[UPDATED FOR 2024] Thinking of spending the holiday season in Alsace? Good choice. It is one of the most magical places in the world to get you in the holiday spirit! This 3-day itinerary is designed to not only take you to some of the BEST Christmas markets in Alsace but also to some of the cutest towns in France. You will visit big spots but also venture into the more authentic villages of the region! This itinerary is perfect for those who have access to a car and includes: ✨accommodation recommendations ✨regional foods you MUST try ✨6 different towns to visit + a castle ✨places to eat ✨practical info about the Christmas Markets ✨bonus suggestions if you have extra time The whole point of this itinerary is to deep dive into the region and to take you to some of the most iconic and authentic towns in Alsace! This itinerary is based on my own 2-day Itinerary but has been expanded and improved to include more spots we didn’t have time to visit! I'm excited for you to get into the holiday spirit in Alsace - it's absolutely memorable! 🎄 DID YOU KNOW? There is also a car-free version of this itinerary? You can find it on my Thatch store!

[UPDATED FOR 2024] Thinking of spending the holiday season in Alsace but unsure how to navigate the region? I can help you with that. This 3-day itinerary is designed to not only take you to some of the BEST Christmas markets in Alsace but also to some of the cutest towns in France. You will visit big spots but also venture into the more authentic villages of the region - all while NOT needing a car! This itinerary is perfect for those who want to travel car-free and includes: ✨accommodation recommendations ✨regional foods you MUST try ✨5 different towns to visit ✨places to eat ✨practical info about the Christmas Markets ✨bonus suggestions if you have extra time The whole point of this itinerary is to deep dive into the region and to take you to some of the most iconic and authentic towns in Alsace! This itinerary is based on my own 2-day Itinerary but has been expanded and improved to include more spots we didn’t have time to visit! I'm excited for you to get into the holiday spirit in Alsace - it's absolutely memorable!

Corsica is known for a few things: beaches, natural swimming pools, and hikes! And that is exactly what I was set on exploring during my visit to Corsica. In this guide you will find my TOP 5 in the South of Corsica of each category : 🌊 beaches 👙 natural swimming pools ⛰️ hikes 🤿 excursions 🍽️ restaurants The purpose of this guide is to provide you with various recommendations for exploring such a diverse and beautiful island! I hope it helps you discover all that Corsica has to offer! Let's explore Corsica together from the high mountain peaks, through the river canyons, and down to the turquoise, sandy beaches!

The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region is quite large and can be broken into 3 sections: the Provence section, the Alps and the Côte d'Azur. When visiting this region of France, I HIGHLY recommend trying to dedicate enough time to each section because they are so incredibly unique and diverse! Below you can find all of my personal guides and itineraries for the PROVENCE part of this region. Think small villages, lavender and beaches!! Also, at the end of this guide, you can find some logistical FAQs about the region (how to get around, how to get to/from the airport etc). Be sure to check it out!

St. Émilion is one of the most popular day trips from Bordeaux. And even though this medieval village is nestled in the heart of Bordeaux's wine country, you DON'T have to love wine in order to have a great time here! It's an adorable, picturesque town, packed with history in the beautiful French countryside- what's not to love? This guide is perfect for those who are dying to get out of the city for a day and take a break in a small-town village in France. In this guide, you will find EVERYTHING you need for a successful day trip from Bordeaux to St. Émilion. This guide provides you with: 🗺️ details on how to get there, where to park, and how to get around 🍽️ 3 options for lunch ⛪️ 2 activity options 🍷 3 Chateaux Tour options +7 spots to visit while you're strolling around the town You can do everything on this list, or just some of it - you can make your day in St. Émilion as packed or as carefree as you want it to be! If you want my advice - St. Émilion is well worth the visit, so if you're hesitating, just go for it!

Normandy is one of the western regions of France that is particularly known for its history. Most people who think of Normandy will probably also think of WWII and the D-Day beaches. But there is so much natural beauty and history that can be found all across Normandy! From the food to the people and the small charming towns, you should definitely consider paying a visit to this underrated region of France. Here you'll find some of my top tips and recommendations based on my own 2 road trips in Normandy. At the end, you can find some logistical FAQs about visiting the region, so give this guide a save for your future travel planning! COMING SOON: Ultimate Normandy Map ✨ subscribe to my shop for future updates!

Have you heard of Corsica? The island where Napoleon grew up? The island of France that used to be owned by Italy? If you haven't heard of it, I can assure you, you'll want to know it! This island is known for being STUNNING! From the top of its mountains to the bottom of its turquoise blue waters! Below you'll find some FREE guides and paid itineraries on how to spend your time on this island! I personally have only visited the South of Corsica, so all of these guides are based around that region! Also, at the end of this guide, you can find some logistical FAQs about Southern Corsica! Be sure to check it out and give this a save for the future!

France is filled with some of the most delectable and delightful desserts in the whole world. And lucky for you, I have put together some of the BEST patisseries, bakeries and other goodies in Lille that will hopefully soothe your craving! 🤤 The best part of this guide is that it's walkable AND you'll be exploring some of the most charming parts of this underrated French city. You can use this as a walking tour or as a list to guide you to 11 different shops around Lille. This guide will take you to: 😋 2 iconic Lillois desserts 🍪 2 of the best cookie shops I've ever been to 🍫 1 fluffy chou pastry boutique 🥐 4 patisseries and bakeries 🧁 and a few other goodies! You will ALSO unlock: 🧇 Personal recommendations for each shop 🍰 Directions helping you navigate the maze of Lille’s streets 💞 Places and buildings to admire along the way + a bonus stop in a different area of Lille! I'm so excited to show you around Lille to some of my favourite places! I hope you're hungry! ✨This guide will be updated as I continue to explore more shops in Lille - be sure to give it a save!✨

If Provence is on your bucket list, let's cross it off all in one go! Provence is a fairly large region in the southeast corner of France that's known for its quaint, small towns and lavender! This itinerary will take you through Provence from south to north to east to west! In this itinerary you will find: 🚗 practical info including how to get around & essential travel tips from first-hand experience 🏰 10 days' worth of activities & hidden gems ⛰️ where to go to enjoy the natural beauty of the region ⛲️ some of the cutest towns in the region This itinerary is based on my own 7-day Provence Itinerary but has been expanded and improved to include more spots we didn’t have time to visit! Come explore this underrated region of France with me 💜

You've been to Paris before and want to spend a day NOT at the main tourist attractions? Or maybe it's your first visit to Paris but you want to check out some cool alternatives to the main spots? Then you've come to the right place! I've been to Paris on several occasions and I've made a full-day itinerary that checks out some of the overlooked destinations in the city of lights. Some of these places you might recognize but have you actually gone to visit yet? This itinerary has organized your day to make it completely walkable so you can enjoy as much of your time outside as possible. I have personally shared in detail everything you need to know for your visit! This guide provides you with: 🏛️ 3 options of activities for your morning (museum, park, and monument) 🌳 3 options of activities for your afternoon (shop, monument and park) ☕️ 1 place for breakfast 🍕 1 place for lunch/snack 🥞 1 place for dinner + BONUS stops to check out on your route between activities! The best part is: it's completely customizable to your interest and the time you have to work with! Maybe you want to check out all 6 activities or maybe just 2 - it's completely up to you! Ready to explore Paris with me?

After having lived in the UK for 2 years during the pandemic, I quickly realized how much there is to see and do on that tiny little island. Since I lived in London during the pandemic when borders were closed, I really got to know the UK well. I tried to travel as much and as far as I could. Now I want to share this with you, I want to encourage you to explore the hidden gems and all the different corners of the UK. Tip: if you want to get a sense of where these locations are relative to major cities like London, be sure to use the map feature! I hope these guides are useful and inspire you to explore more of the UK! COMING SOON: ➕ more London, Scotland + day trips content! 🌊 Cornwall

Whenever someone asks me about my favourite destination, Scotland is always the first spot to come to mind! Exploring Scotland was one of the best decisions I made when living in the UK - and I hope you get to do the same! Here are all of my tips, favourite spots and hidden gems from my time in Scotland! Also, at the end of the guide, you can find some helpful logistical information about Edinburgh (the typical starting point for a trip to Scotland)! More Scotland guides are coming soon - be sure to save this guide for all future updates!

London is one of my personal favourite cities in the world. I might be biased because I lived there for 2 years but I honestly think everyone needs to experience it at least once (if not more!). Here I have put together for you all of my London guides from my favourite foodie finds to some of my favourite activities around the city! Also, at the end of the guide, you can find some helpful logistical information about London to make your visit even smoother!

London is one of the most beautiful cities to walk around and explore. And funnily enough, a lot of the TOP attractions in London are relatively close to each other - you just need to really plan your itinerary! And that is what I've done for you! I have personally done this walking tour over 6 times in 2 years. Whenever I had visitors, I found this was the perfect walking route to get people introduced to the city. This walking tour will take you along the Thames River and into the city. You will come across: 🌉 5 important bridges 👑 5 historic landmarks ⛪️ 3 well-known churches 🌳 3 parks and squares 🛍️ 2 shopping areas 🤤 2 markets 🎨 1 museum + some food and restaurant recommendations! And what's great is that it's customizable to your interest - you can stop at anything that particularly interests you! It is also very easy to break this itinerary into smaller chunks if you feel like you want to spend a bit more time in a certain area or if you are a bit limited in time! It is completely up to you! Fun Fact: this walking tour was how I spent my first day EVER in London and my flatmate and I re-did the tour right before we left to move back home! It's safe to say that is a personal favourite of mine! Ready to explore London with me? ✨