Snowdonia, Wales

Snowdonia National Park

Not really sure what to write about Snowdonia or maybe just the South part of it since the park is massive and impossible to explore in a few days. It left my mind quiet and peaceful. There is something magical in this land. Maybe it's the lack of things to see rather than the presence of something that allows you to relax and switch off completely. Maybe the bare rocks or maybe the trees covered in green blankets. It's very similar to the Lake District or Scotland yet it is strangely different. Everything seems more minimalistic in its design here.

Llyn Idwal

Rhobell Fawr

Llyn Cau

Aberdovey

Dolgellau

Peninne Way, UK

Cumbria
High Cup Nick


It's a beautiful 17km walk for those who are not afraid of some climbing up the hill for the first half of the trail. The view from the High Cup Nick is worth the sweat. Bit windy at the top so a jacket may be needed. 

North Coast 500, Scotland

Scotland

Mission accomplished! We did the NC500 in our beloved Scotland. Blessed with sunshine, it took us over a week to drive around the coast. The preparations took me around 2 days to arrange hotels and plan the stops. I would do it the other way round next time as the West coast is more diverse than the East. However, the trip was so exciting. Not even having had to change the tyres bothered us so much. What was even more helpful was the fact that we went there just before the season. This way almost no traffic on the extremely narrow roads throughout the whole trip. 

I could list the highlights but it is not an easy choice. At the end every day offered a new surprise like the amazing wildlife, magnificent landscapes, rock formations, mesmerising lakes, peaceful beaches etc. Even the dolphin watching was worth doing despite not seeing any dolphins. 

Bealach na Bà 

Highest Road Scotland viewpoint 

Walk to the Sigur a Chaorachain. Couldn't make to the very top due to the ice but the view on the way was amazing as well.

Highland Cattle in Applecross

The plan was to do otter watching in Toscaig but we ended up watching seals.

Never too much of these beauties

Looking towards the Skye on the way back from Applecross.

A walk in Shieldaig and amazing rock formations.

Torridon

Gairloch beach

On the way to Unapool

From Unapool to Lochinver

Loch Assynt 

Kylesku Bridge

On the way to Tongue

Sango Bay

Smoo Cave

Going East to Thurso

Strathy Point

 Duncansby Stacks 

Whaligo Steps

Dunrobin Castle

Going back to Inverness, stopping for waterfalls, wildlife, dolphins and rainbow watching :)