I traveled for a year and hiked in every European country I visited. There are 4 trails I'd revisit, and 3 I wouldn't.

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The writer standing in front of hills at Fairy Glen in Scotland.
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Sierra Newell

I was born and raised in Scotland. First-time visitors to the Scottish Highlands always make these 5 mistakes.

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The writer standing with reindeer in the Scottish Highlands.
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Lorna Wallace

I'm an American living in Edinburgh. Here are 6 of my favorite underrated places to explore.

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The skyline of Edinburgh.
As an American living in Edinburgh, I think there are a variety of underrated places to explore.

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I went to Scotland for the first time. There are 6 items I'm glad I packed and 4 I wish I had brought.

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My rain boots were one of my favorite things I brought on my Scotland trip.

Amanda Shammas

A Ryanair flight almost ran out of fuel when a major storm led to several aborted landings and a 175-mile diversion

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Boeing 737 Ryanair aircraft identification code EI-DHG at the international airport Leonardo Da Vinci. Fiumicino (Italy), July 08th, 2025
A Ryanair Boeing 737.

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As a local, I've visited many of Scotland's castles. There's one tourists can probably skip — and 4 they shouldn't miss.

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The writer standing in front of Urquhart Castle in Scotland.
I think Urquhart Castle is one of Scotland's must-visit attractions.

Lorna Wallace

Dazzling photos show royal castles and palaces decorated for Christmas

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Royal staff members decorated a Christmas tree in Windsor Castle.
Royal staff members decorated a Christmas tree in Windsor Castle.

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Inside the Royal Yacht Britannia, the royal family's luxurious private cruise ship known as a 'floating palace'

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Royal Yacht Britannia
The Royal Yacht Britannia.

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They moved to Scotland from California with their 3 kids. It's safer, slower, and they have a better work-life balance.

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Zack and Annie moved to Scotland from California with their three kids.

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I'm an American who has visited Scotland around a dozen times. Here are the 3 biggest mistakes I see tourists make.

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A woman and dog sit on a rock overlooking a lighthouse and the sea, left, and a waterfall, right.
Helene Sula is a travel blogger from Texas.

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