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As a teenager, one of my biggest dreams was to att

As a teenager, one of my biggest dreams was to attend Tomorrowland. And last year, it actually happened!! 🎉

For those who don’t know, Tomorrowland is the worlds largest electronic dance music (EDM) festival, held annually in Boom, Belgium. It’s famous for its outer-worldly stage designs, top tier DJs, and an incredible atmosphere that brings people together from all across the world.

This years theme was ‘Adscendo,’ telling a story of birds and windriders. The main stage was centred around the city of ‘Arcadiana,’ which seemed to be a floating city. I’ll admit, the storyline was a bit hard to follow, but the stage design and atmosphere was amazing!

In fact, the entire festival area was absolutely stunning, with so much to see and do. I didn’t even get to explore all of it, despite walking around 13 miles each day. The weekend was exhausting, but so worth it!

We lucked out with perfect weather on Friday, but by Sunday, the rain was being a bother, which wasn’t ideal. Still, it didn’t dampen the energy too much.

I’m not even the biggest EDM fan, but the atmosphere at Tomorrowland is something else. The music, the lights, the fireworks, and just the overall energy.. theres nothing quite like it. 🌟

One of the coolest things about Tomorrowland is how everyone represents where they’re from. People bring custom flags from all over the world, and I couldn’t resist joining in, so I designed a custom one for Scotland and loved showing it off! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I hoped to see some more of Belgium while I was there, but besides half a day in Antwerp, I was too tired to explore anywhere else. Maybe next time!

Overall, it was an incredible experience, and I’d definitely recommend going if you can get the tickets for it. It is a massive crowd, but the vibe is so inclusive, with people of all ages and backgrounds coming together. If you’ve got any interest in EDM, or just love a good party, Tomorrowland is a must!!

#travel #tomorrowland #solotravel #belgium #festival #edm #martingarrix #koven

In June 2023 I set sail on an incredible two week

In June 2023 I set sail on an incredible two week cruise from Southampton. Aboard the Island Princess, I’d travel up through Norway, all the way to the North Cape! 🚢

Our first stop was Haugesund, and the weather was perfect. It almost felt like I was back in the Inner Hebrides!

From there we made our way to Olden, and it was the highlight of the whole trip. The scenery was absolutely stunning. While there I went up the Loen Skylift, one of the steepest in the world. From the top you can watch people jump off cliffs and glide down the fjords. 😮

After that, I hopped on a cruise along Lovatnet Lake. I’d definitely recommend it if you’re ever there.. it has waterfalls, glaciers, and even waffles! 🧇

After crossing into the Arctic Circle, we visited Tromsø. I was more into the smaller, quieter spots, but Tromsø was pretty cool. The Arctic Cathedral was beautiful, though I wish I could’ve seen it at night (thanks, midnight sun! 🌞).

Next up was Honningsvåg to check out the North Cape (Nordkapp). This place was stunning, and standing at the northernmost point of mainland Europe was a really cool experience.

We were supposed to keep going to Svalbard (the main reason I booked this trip), but it got canceled. Very annoying, but Gravdal in the Lofoten Islands was the replacement, which was a nice surprise! I’d always wanted to visit Lofoten. While there I did a breathtaking 8 mile hike. A bit rainy, but it was the only time it rained in Norway, so I can’t complain!

From there, we cruised to Trondheim and then down to Åndalsnes. I was hoping to see the Troll Wall, but it was too cloudy to get the full view. At least the drive up Trollstigen (Trolls Ladder) was fun, with lots of twists and turns!

Our last stop was Skjolden, which was gorgeous. I visited Urnes Stave Church, which was such an interesting piece of history. But honestly, the best part was cruising out of the fjord again and seeing Feigefossen Waterfall. A brilliant end to the trip!

After that, it was back to the UK. While I’m still bummed about missing out on Svalbard, the whole trip was incredible. Norway is every bit as beautiful as I imagined it would! 🇳🇴

#travel #norway #princesscruises

I’d driven past Inveraray countless times, but i

I’d driven past Inveraray countless times, but it wasn’t until June 2023 that I finally stopped to see what this little town had to offer!

Nestled on the banks of Loch Fyne, Inveraray is famous for its stunning castle, the historic home of the Dukes of Argyll. Between the castle, the loch, and the quaint high street, it is easily one of the most picturesque spots in the West of Scotland.

Since it is just a quick hop from Dunoon, I made it a day trip by catching the local bus. 🚍

My day kicked off with a stroll through the castles gorgeous gardens, where I even spotted a Red Squirrel darting through the trees. 🐿️

Then, I set off on a two hour hike up to the Dùn na Cuaiche viewpoint. The views from there were stunning, providing a full panorama of the loch and the castle grounds.

After the hike, I treated myself to lunch by the waterfront before wandering through the quiet high street. A quick bus ride later, I was back in Dunoon, in time for dinner.

If I had a few more hours, I would’ve checked out the famous Inveraray Jail or tried some of the outdoor activities nearby.

If you’re visiting Glasgow, it is about an 80-minute drive, or a two-hour journey via public transport. A long day, but if you’re looking for a nice scenic trip out of the city, Inveraray should definitely be on your radar! 🏰

#inveraray #inveraraycastle #argyll #scotland #visitscotland #travel #travelblogger #solotravel

As most of you probably know, during the Covid-19

As most of you probably know, during the Covid-19 pandemic Travelling Tabby took on a new role!

In March 2020, as things were becoming increasingly alarming, I set up a ‘Scotland Coronavirus Tracker’ page on the website to keep track of the situation in Scotland.

Its purpose was to take publicly available data on the trend of the pandemic in Scotland, and display it in a way which was easy for the average person to understand and follow.

Long story short: the page kept me very busy for the next three years, gained a ton of attention, and eventually led to me receiving an MBE from the late Queen Elizabeth II.

In May 2023, I was invited to to Windsor Castle to receive my honour at an Investiture held by the Princess Royal (the Queens Daughter).

Getting to attend the ceremony and spend a few days in Windsor with my family was such a special experience! It is a beautiful town, and the castle itself is stunning.

Once I finish travelling, I’ll write a detailed blog post about it. But for now, here are some of my favorite photos from the day! ☺️🎖️

#travel #travelling #mbe #windsor #windsorcastle #royalfamily #investiture #uk #england

The downside of living in Scotland is the rain. Th

The downside of living in Scotland is the rain. The upside, is that when the weather is nice, it is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Unfortunately you can’t control the weather, but what you can do is to wait for a completely clear forecast, and then book your trip the day beforehand. That is what I did here, for a visit to the Isle of Arran!

It had been on my bucket list for years, so I was excited to finally be heading over. The main purpose of the visit was to hike up ‘Goatfell’. This is the highest peak on the island, and arguably the best hike in the country, outside of the Highlands.

The hike was tough, but every bit as magical as I thought it would be. The views were stunning, especially once I reached the top and got to climb through the snowy, rocky, jagged peaks.

While there, I also found the time to pay a quick visit to Lochranza Castle, and of course, pick up a bottle of Whisky at the distillery! 🏰🥃

The Isle of Arran is such a gem. It is called ‘Scotland in miniature’, as despite its small size, it has a bit of everything that makes Scotland great. The landscapes, castles, Whisky, wildlife, and the lovely, kind, welcoming people.

It is easy to visit from Glasgow or even Edinburgh (on an overnight trip), and it is a perfect alternative for if you don’t have the time for a full trip into the Highlands.

#scotland #visitscotland #arran #isleofarran #visitarran #travel #travelblog #travelblogger #goatfell #lochranzacastle

Having been to nearly 30 countries, you might thin

Having been to nearly 30 countries, you might think I’d struggle to answer if you asked me what my most notable travel experience is.

Well, I wouldn’t. There is one clear standout, and it will always be the clear standout: the time I was invited to Westminster Abbey to attend the state funeral of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

I was invited by the Royal Family after being named a recipient in the late Queens final Birthday Honours list. There were several others in my shoes, but for the most part, the Abbey was to be filled with the world’s leaders and royalty.

I thought it might have been a prank at first, but soon enough I received my very serious looking invite, hired a morning suit, and set off for London.

Being part of such a historic event, which had the eyes of the world on it, was really hard to fathom. But it was such an immense honour to be able to attend and pay my respects in person.

It was a sad occasion, but at the same time, it felt like a celebration of life. Seeing all of the historic traditions and ceremonies take place in person was fascinating too.

The service was beautiful, especially with the initial approaching bagpipes and the lone piper at the end. I wish I could describe it better, but to this day, I still struggle to put the experience into words…

In the summer of 2022, I set off on a dream trip t

In the summer of 2022, I set off on a dream trip to Alaska! 🇺🇸

It was a seven day cruise aboard the Crown Princess, leaving from Seattle, and sailing through the Alaskan Inside Passage.

There was a lot to see on the trip, but three highlights stood out to me:

First, the excitement of whale watching in Juneau. We got incredibly lucky with our sightings of Humpbacks and Orcas! 🐳

Second, the adventures we had in Skagway. These included a ride on the incredibly scenic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, and a trip to the nearby town of Haines. 🚂

Third, our time scenic cruising in Glacier Bay, where we got to go glide amongst fjords and glaciers. 🏔️

It is an incredibly beautiful state, and this trip only scratched the surface of it. I’ll definitely need to visit again someday, and go further North into the last frontier! ⬆️

#alaska #travel #travelblogger #crownprincess #princesscruises #juneau #whales #skagway #glacierbay

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In 2022 I was fortunate enough to visit the USA a

In 2022 I was fortunate enough to visit the USA a few times, going to eight different states! From the rocky deserts of California, to the chaos of Las Vegas, to the mountains of Oregon, to the fall coloured hills of Shenandoah.

I’ve always found the USA to be one of the most beautiful and diverse counties on the planet! 🇺🇸

#travel #travelblog #travelblogger #USA #oregon #virginia #lasvegas #california

Meowdy Pardners! 🐱 Sorry for being so quiet on

Meowdy Pardners! 🐱

Sorry for being so quiet on here. When I first set up Travelling Tabby, about four years ago, I had every intention of using it as a travel blog (both on the website and on social media).

But as the pandemic began, and my travels were put on pause, the updates came to a stop. And despite that all calming down, and my travels starting up again, the Travelling Tabby updates never started along with it.

Until now! 😁

There’s a lot to catch up on, so I’ll be posting on a regular basis from here forward.

So.. where have I been?

In 2022 I visited the USA a few times, including a dream cruise to Alaska. I also visited London in September to attend the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II (long story!).

And in 2023… well the map in this post shows where I’ve been in 2023. I’m in the middle of a dream trip around the world, a trip that I’ve been planning for since before Travelling Tabby was even a thing!

I’ll catch you up on it all soon, and I’m excited to share the second half of it here when it happens! ✈️ 🌏 🐈

#travellingtabby #travel #travelblogger #travelblog

At the Japanese Gardens in Portland! Has a differe

At the Japanese Gardens in Portland! Has a different look each season 😊 #portland #usa #japanesegardens #autumn #trees #nature #travel #solotravel #travelblog

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As a teenager, one of my biggest dreams was to att

As a teenager, one of my biggest dreams was to attend Tomorrowland. And last year, it actually happened!! 🎉

For those who don’t know, Tomorrowland is the worlds largest electronic dance music (EDM) festival, held annually in Boom, Belgium. It’s famous for its outer-worldly stage designs, top tier DJs, and an incredible atmosphere that brings people together from all across the world.

This years theme was ‘Adscendo,’ telling a story of birds and windriders. The main stage was centred around the city of ‘Arcadiana,’ which seemed to be a floating city. I’ll admit, the storyline was a bit hard to follow, but the stage design and atmosphere was amazing!

In fact, the entire festival area was absolutely stunning, with so much to see and do. I didn’t even get to explore all of it, despite walking around 13 miles each day. The weekend was exhausting, but so worth it!

We lucked out with perfect weather on Friday, but by Sunday, the rain was being a bother, which wasn’t ideal. Still, it didn’t dampen the energy too much.

I’m not even the biggest EDM fan, but the atmosphere at Tomorrowland is something else. The music, the lights, the fireworks, and just the overall energy.. theres nothing quite like it. 🌟

One of the coolest things about Tomorrowland is how everyone represents where they’re from. People bring custom flags from all over the world, and I couldn’t resist joining in, so I designed a custom one for Scotland and loved showing it off! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I hoped to see some more of Belgium while I was there, but besides half a day in Antwerp, I was too tired to explore anywhere else. Maybe next time!

Overall, it was an incredible experience, and I’d definitely recommend going if you can get the tickets for it. It is a massive crowd, but the vibe is so inclusive, with people of all ages and backgrounds coming together. If you’ve got any interest in EDM, or just love a good party, Tomorrowland is a must!!

#travel #tomorrowland #solotravel #belgium #festival #edm #martingarrix #koven

In June 2023 I set sail on an incredible two week

In June 2023 I set sail on an incredible two week cruise from Southampton. Aboard the Island Princess, I’d travel up through Norway, all the way to the North Cape! 🚢

Our first stop was Haugesund, and the weather was perfect. It almost felt like I was back in the Inner Hebrides!

From there we made our way to Olden, and it was the highlight of the whole trip. The scenery was absolutely stunning. While there I went up the Loen Skylift, one of the steepest in the world. From the top you can watch people jump off cliffs and glide down the fjords. 😮

After that, I hopped on a cruise along Lovatnet Lake. I’d definitely recommend it if you’re ever there.. it has waterfalls, glaciers, and even waffles! 🧇

After crossing into the Arctic Circle, we visited Tromsø. I was more into the smaller, quieter spots, but Tromsø was pretty cool. The Arctic Cathedral was beautiful, though I wish I could’ve seen it at night (thanks, midnight sun! 🌞).

Next up was Honningsvåg to check out the North Cape (Nordkapp). This place was stunning, and standing at the northernmost point of mainland Europe was a really cool experience.

We were supposed to keep going to Svalbard (the main reason I booked this trip), but it got canceled. Very annoying, but Gravdal in the Lofoten Islands was the replacement, which was a nice surprise! I’d always wanted to visit Lofoten. While there I did a breathtaking 8 mile hike. A bit rainy, but it was the only time it rained in Norway, so I can’t complain!

From there, we cruised to Trondheim and then down to Åndalsnes. I was hoping to see the Troll Wall, but it was too cloudy to get the full view. At least the drive up Trollstigen (Trolls Ladder) was fun, with lots of twists and turns!

Our last stop was Skjolden, which was gorgeous. I visited Urnes Stave Church, which was such an interesting piece of history. But honestly, the best part was cruising out of the fjord again and seeing Feigefossen Waterfall. A brilliant end to the trip!

After that, it was back to the UK. While I’m still bummed about missing out on Svalbard, the whole trip was incredible. Norway is every bit as beautiful as I imagined it would! 🇳🇴

#travel #norway #princesscruises

I’d driven past Inveraray countless times, but i

I’d driven past Inveraray countless times, but it wasn’t until June 2023 that I finally stopped to see what this little town had to offer!

Nestled on the banks of Loch Fyne, Inveraray is famous for its stunning castle, the historic home of the Dukes of Argyll. Between the castle, the loch, and the quaint high street, it is easily one of the most picturesque spots in the West of Scotland.

Since it is just a quick hop from Dunoon, I made it a day trip by catching the local bus. 🚍

My day kicked off with a stroll through the castles gorgeous gardens, where I even spotted a Red Squirrel darting through the trees. 🐿️

Then, I set off on a two hour hike up to the Dùn na Cuaiche viewpoint. The views from there were stunning, providing a full panorama of the loch and the castle grounds.

After the hike, I treated myself to lunch by the waterfront before wandering through the quiet high street. A quick bus ride later, I was back in Dunoon, in time for dinner.

If I had a few more hours, I would’ve checked out the famous Inveraray Jail or tried some of the outdoor activities nearby.

If you’re visiting Glasgow, it is about an 80-minute drive, or a two-hour journey via public transport. A long day, but if you’re looking for a nice scenic trip out of the city, Inveraray should definitely be on your radar! 🏰

#inveraray #inveraraycastle #argyll #scotland #visitscotland #travel #travelblogger #solotravel

As most of you probably know, during the Covid-19

As most of you probably know, during the Covid-19 pandemic Travelling Tabby took on a new role!

In March 2020, as things were becoming increasingly alarming, I set up a ‘Scotland Coronavirus Tracker’ page on the website to keep track of the situation in Scotland.

Its purpose was to take publicly available data on the trend of the pandemic in Scotland, and display it in a way which was easy for the average person to understand and follow.

Long story short: the page kept me very busy for the next three years, gained a ton of attention, and eventually led to me receiving an MBE from the late Queen Elizabeth II.

In May 2023, I was invited to to Windsor Castle to receive my honour at an Investiture held by the Princess Royal (the Queens Daughter).

Getting to attend the ceremony and spend a few days in Windsor with my family was such a special experience! It is a beautiful town, and the castle itself is stunning.

Once I finish travelling, I’ll write a detailed blog post about it. But for now, here are some of my favorite photos from the day! ☺️🎖️

#travel #travelling #mbe #windsor #windsorcastle #royalfamily #investiture #uk #england

The downside of living in Scotland is the rain. Th

The downside of living in Scotland is the rain. The upside, is that when the weather is nice, it is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Unfortunately you can’t control the weather, but what you can do is to wait for a completely clear forecast, and then book your trip the day beforehand. That is what I did here, for a visit to the Isle of Arran!

It had been on my bucket list for years, so I was excited to finally be heading over. The main purpose of the visit was to hike up ‘Goatfell’. This is the highest peak on the island, and arguably the best hike in the country, outside of the Highlands.

The hike was tough, but every bit as magical as I thought it would be. The views were stunning, especially once I reached the top and got to climb through the snowy, rocky, jagged peaks.

While there, I also found the time to pay a quick visit to Lochranza Castle, and of course, pick up a bottle of Whisky at the distillery! 🏰🥃

The Isle of Arran is such a gem. It is called ‘Scotland in miniature’, as despite its small size, it has a bit of everything that makes Scotland great. The landscapes, castles, Whisky, wildlife, and the lovely, kind, welcoming people.

It is easy to visit from Glasgow or even Edinburgh (on an overnight trip), and it is a perfect alternative for if you don’t have the time for a full trip into the Highlands.

#scotland #visitscotland #arran #isleofarran #visitarran #travel #travelblog #travelblogger #goatfell #lochranzacastle

Having been to nearly 30 countries, you might thin

Having been to nearly 30 countries, you might think I’d struggle to answer if you asked me what my most notable travel experience is.

Well, I wouldn’t. There is one clear standout, and it will always be the clear standout: the time I was invited to Westminster Abbey to attend the state funeral of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

I was invited by the Royal Family after being named a recipient in the late Queens final Birthday Honours list. There were several others in my shoes, but for the most part, the Abbey was to be filled with the world’s leaders and royalty.

I thought it might have been a prank at first, but soon enough I received my very serious looking invite, hired a morning suit, and set off for London.

Being part of such a historic event, which had the eyes of the world on it, was really hard to fathom. But it was such an immense honour to be able to attend and pay my respects in person.

It was a sad occasion, but at the same time, it felt like a celebration of life. Seeing all of the historic traditions and ceremonies take place in person was fascinating too.

The service was beautiful, especially with the initial approaching bagpipes and the lone piper at the end. I wish I could describe it better, but to this day, I still struggle to put the experience into words…