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Monachyle Mhor (part 3)

Pink hotel in Scotland Monachyle Mhor

I wanted to break for a post from the New Zealand adventure chat, to update you on yet another magical escape enjoyed at Monachyle Mhor.  If you haven’t already been guys, get it on the UK Bucket List right away! If you are a regular reader of Pink Tartan Doll (ta very much if so), …

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Intercity Tour

The Hobbiton Movie Set

As a superfan of both the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, a visit to Hobbiton has long been at the top of my Bucket List. After extensive research on what was the finest tour to best take in the rolling green landscapes and Hobbit holes of Matamata, I settled upon the Intercity Tour, …

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Auckland

Auckland skyline view from Viaduct

Auckland is said to be one of the World’s most liveable cities… that is according to the 2016 Mercer Report (see the other winning destinations here).  For me I likened it very much to a Sydney in miniature, with it’s Sky Tower, quirky harbor area, beaches, picturesque skyline and a short ferry ride to beautiful islands. …

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Travelling New Zealand – The Route

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On the 29th December Lee and I arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, to start what was set to be a trip of a lifetime. How do you guys feel about the phrase: ‘trip of a lifetime’?  As a bit of a nomad at heart, I think that every big trip should be life-changing and that no person should experience this …

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Isle of Skye Candle Company – Review

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The Isle of Skye Candle Company is widely known for their beautifully handmade products that are truly inspired by the natural beauty of their island namesake.  So when the fine folks over at the brand asked if I would like to review a candle from their Scottish Collection, refuse I could not. The brand’s backstory Founded …

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Island Hopping in the Hebrides – Isle of Harris

Isle of Harris Beach

The next part of our island hopping tour comprised of an exploration of the magical Isle of Harris.  Similar to Lewis, the island is both strikingly beautiful with natural wonders aplenty. The landscapes of Harris are peppered with magnificent mountainscapes.  For me this the biggest difference to the rolling surrounds of Lewis, which are noticeably much …

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Glamour Pooch Photography Shoot

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Haggis and I were delighted to be invited to a ‘Glamour Pooch Shoot’ with top portrait and boudoir photographer Simone Hilliard a few weeks ago.  If you treat your dog like a diva and likewise you prefer to live life in the glam lane, then this new trend to hit the photography world is absolutely ‘pawfect’ …

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Golden Glamour with Fake Bake

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Last week Fake Bake hosted a night of Golden Glamour at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow.  As part of the team who helped orchestrate the event, I wanted to take a sec to tell you a bit about what went down in Glasvegas town. Starting with a brief from Sandra Vaughan (my boss and the UK …

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