We arrived at the Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa. The sun shone on the whitewashed Colonial style hotel, giving it a brilliant glow that stood out against the lush green tropical foliage. Walking into the foyer, arrangements of pure white orchids took centre stage, the crystal chandelier caught the light amid a backdrop of […]

We began house sitting Scotland and England in late February, this was our second year of house sitting abroad and it gave us the opportunity to visit places that aren’t usually on the tourist radar. We enjoy house sitting and using this mode of accommodation has allowed us to explore the United Kingdom and Europe […]

We boarded our flight from Inverness to London’s Gatwick Airport. I looked down over Scotland’s rugged beauty, a sight I had come to love over the past four weeks. We were headed to the coastal town of Worthing in West Sussex. We were looking forward to spending time by the seaside and discovering the things […]

Inverness is the jewel of the Highlands. Sitting on the banks of the River Ness and Moray Firth, this elegant city is the gateway to Loch Ness and the Cairngorms National Park, making Inverness a desirable destination for those visiting the Scottish Highlands. Things to see in Inverness when visiting the Scottish Highlands Walk around […]

Things to do around Inverness When planning a trip to Scotland, most immediately tick off Edinburgh Castle, the Isle of Skye and Loch Ness from the list of destinations. After a visit to Loch Ness many will quickly continue to the Isle of Skye or return to Edinburgh. If you have a longer stay in […]

House Sitting London We were excited to be returning to England to begin this year’s long term housesitting assignments. This is the second year of long term house sitting and our calendar was jam packed for the next five months. We were ready to start our adventures house sitting London and beyond. We lead a […]