London to Skye by public transport
‘Wherever I wander, wherever I rove, the hills of the Highlands forever I love.’ – from From ‘My Heart’s in the Highlands’ by Robert… Read more
Train travel: My bucket list of epic rail adventures
‘I like trains. I like their rhythm, and I like the freedom of being suspended between two places, all anxieties of purpose taken care… Read more
A 24 hour Edinburgh escapade
‘Edinburgh is a sort of Gothic fairy tale city, and it can be a Gothic horror city as well.’ – David MacKenzie. Up Scott Tower I am perched… Read more
The Long Journey Home: Five Memorable Faces
‘We don’t meet people by accident. They are meant to cross our path for a reason.’ – Unknown. Memorable Faces When travelling, it is… Read more
The Long Journey Home: An Outline
‘All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveller is unaware.’ – Martin Buber. ‘When you truly love your journey, the destination is just… Read more
Taking the TranzAlpine Express
‘There’s something about the sound of a train that’s very romantic and nostalgic and hopeful’ – Paul Simon. **Nerd Alert!!!** Okay, I confess. I… Read more