Travel Research Update

     


     I mentioned I'm starting to play around flight, accomodations, and other details associated with potential trips. Even if deferred until next spring, Scotland is top of my list, probably via London first. I easily could have spent another week ( months) there and not been bored. Going that far, I'd want to spend several weeks. It's just too hard to spend that kind of money in airfare for a one week trip. Pup is a big consideration though, so need to make sure he's cared for at a house. 

     My friend has thrown out the option of maybe even us camping when I get to Scotland to stretch the budget. I was pretty cold to the idea thinking if I'm going that far, I want comfort. But, I've thrown Googling a few campground type accomodations and my goodness would it be beautiful to wake up and have a good hike in the Scottish greens or down to the coast. I'm no longer ruling it out, though a few musts include easy access to a toilet and not sleeping on the ground. 

     She's looking at booking a trip to see me. Pet care needs to work for her too. Now, Minnesota isn't exactly a major tourist destination unless you love the great outdoors. We do though have shopping and theaters and sports, so could put a decent itinerary together. We've thrown out a road trip to Canada in the mix as well. Though, it's not just a hop away from me, so would want to make the road trip part of the itinerary building in stops. We could do the Waterfall Trail on route, maybe even hit a few casino "resorts" like Grand Portage and catch the day ferry to and from Royal Isle National Park which has a Michigan address technically in Lake Superior. Who knows though what a Minnesota experience might be by summer. 

      If I defer Scotland to Spring, I keep looking for either 7-10 day international bargains or 5-7 domestic. There's not any pop up deals like I found last July for my pending Greece trip, but I keep looking. I might roughly pick a couple different weeks and plan for pup, but take advantage of last minute deals, like all inclusive resorts in Mexico for under $1500 a person. I've never done an all inclusive resort,  just cruises.  Basically, I just want to have a few getaways and doing research to see options. It's become quite the hobby to be a desk chair travellor. 

     Last night with my mom friends, we raised the possibility of a repeat to Panama City Beach, hopefully all five of us, this fall again. If you recall, I spent only $700 all in, including sweatshirt and shoes I didn't need. We did a grocery and liquor shop, split the rental car cost, and limited eating out. It was such a wonderful time. 

     I'm getting gluttonous with wanting more travel aren't I. If only funds and life were without limitations. 

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  1. GillFebruary 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM

    Have you thought about a static caravan on a site. 2/3 bedrooms and all mod cons. Plus there is normally a restaurant/entertainment, launderette and they are normally near a bus stop. What time of year were you thinking of going as there can be a midge problem in the summer. Xx

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