When we started our trip planning, Scotland was on our wish list, but didn’t seem feasible if we wanted to spend most of our time in the Alps. Now it’s our first stop. Everyone we talked to loves Scotland, and raves about the charming cities and accessible hiking. We made sure to include the West Highland Way in our hiking itinerary, as well Edinburgh and Glasgow, two cities we can’t stop hearing good things about. Here is a preview of our trip, with some tips about hiking the West Highland Way and what we expect to do! First Stop: Scotland and the West Highland Way | April, 2019 In early April, we will be flying into Edinburgh, UK. Aaron and I will spend a few days exploring the historic city and adjusting to European time zones before heading out to Glasgow. Glasgow will become our “home base” for April, serving the the jumping off points for our first two trails: The West Highland Way and the Lake District. Currently, we plan on tackling the West Highland Way first, as it’s one of the most famous hikes in Europe, and is known for it’s gorgeous scenery as well as […]
The first question we normally get when we tell people that we are quitting our jobs and traveling is, “Where the hell are y’all going?” And, to be honest that is a very hard question to answer. So here it is, our plan as of February 2019. Where we are going, what we are planning on doing, and when we are going to be doing it. If you are looking for some background information on our trip, like why the hell we are doing it, check out the “About” section. As for planning, including tips and hiccups we have encountered on the way, stay tuned. Future posts will cover how we ended up on this plan, and why it is what it is, and more juicy details of what we plan on doing. First Stop: Scotland and the West Highland Way We will begin our journey is Edinburgh, Scotland, where we will spend a few days adjusting and acclimating to Europe. From there we will tour Glasgow, the Lake District, and do our first long-distance hike: The West Highland Way. Details: Dates: April 5-25 (20 Days) Hikes/Trails: West Highland Way (7-8 Days) and The Lake District (3-4 Days) Cities: Edinburgh,