Hi, I’m Scott.
I’m from a small coastal village in the North East of Scotland and have lived in this area for all of my 22 years, and having just graduated from university, I’m ready to take the next step.
Everyone who’s heard enough stories about wanderlust just skip this bit, but for the rest – read on!
Like many, I’m excited by the world beyond my own back garden and have been dreaming off the day when I finally go out and see it for myself (instead of online or via the tellie). Which is why, a few months ago, I decided that I’d hit the road and go travelling (and avoid all this full time job and grown-up malarky). I figure that if I don’t do it now then I likely never will, or I’ll save it for retirement when I’m too old to get travel insurance for anything cool…
So I’ll use the mighty forum of WordPress to keep my family and friends posted along the way, let everyone know I aint dead yet, and also use this blog to document the entire experience for the benefit of those who are yet to join me or who are already on the road.
Such exciting project…go well!
Thanks Caro
By the way, while you are down under, I hope you’ll stretch to New Zealand!! Magnificent land!!
Ask if you need any tip or advice! Such huge country… Very different perspective and way to travel!!
Cheers
Caro
I definitely will, I may even go for a working holiday visa there as well!
Yay!
Hey Scott! Just wanted to stop by and say thanks for following my blog. You will have a fantastic time in Australia (and NZ if you get there). They are both incredible countries, and if you need any tips feel free to get in touch. I’ve seen quite a bit of both of them.
Thanks Jo, I’ll certainly bear that in mind 🙂
Awesome stuff!! Where in Scotland were you? I was in Aberdeen for a year studying. Looking forests to reading about your own adventures abroad
I’m actually from Aberdeen!
Hiya Scott….thank you for the follow on my Izabel Goulart blog…xx
So you decided to join the small clan of Uncle Spike followers Scott…. That makes me a happy blogger now – I really appreciate you making that special mouse click.
Hope you like my upcoming posts and if you get bored one day, maybe you’ll enjoy trawling through some of my older stuff too.
If you have any likes, dislikes or suggestions about my blog, just let me know, either through ‘comments’ or via email. Always welcome reader input 🙂
Have a great old day…
UNCLE SPIKE
uncle.spikes.adventures1@gmail.com
Thanks for following my blog.
I went on holidays to scotland last summer.
Had great time over there.
It is a really beautiful country.
Aberdeen unfortunately I have not seen.
Maybe next time…
Looking forward to read your future posts.
Thank you for the follow..!!!
Hi Scott, thanks for following my blog 🙂 I just read about your trek in the harsh Peruvian winter and it made me shiver! Beautifully written and it sounds like a great adventure. Enjoy Oz too. It’s a wonderful country… 🙂
Congratulations, Scott!
I have nominated your blog for the Most Influential Blogger Award.
More about this nomination is at
Thanks. Is this one of those things where you have to nominate so many people to be entered or something?
Hi, all the nominees are completely free to do whatever they have time for 🙂
What you’re doing is so cool. I always wanted to go to South America. I hope you’ll have an awesome time there! And thanks for liking my poem.
hi!
I only went for two weeks to do the Inca trail and visit lake Titicaca, but I’d love to go back and spend a few months travelling the whole lot! I’ll keep doing a daily update on my own experience there if you’re interested in hearing more about it. My next adventure is a year in Australia starting in february.
Cool. Will you be working there and venture into the outback?
yep, probably try and travel as much as possible and work to earn for further travel
cool. good luck. you have gained a follower. 🙂
Sweet blog! Thanks for stopping by mine, and good luck with your time in Australia! If you’re still writing on Peru as well, I’d love to see some name-dropping – I am bound and determined to get my butt on that trail and enjoyed reading about your adventures there.
Hi Scott,
Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day; and for opting to ‘Follow’.
I’m glad it led me back here; I look forward to exploring your blog as well. 🙂
Best,
Upasna
Ditto 😀
What a fun blog. I look forward to hearing about your travels! Thanks for the like on my little blog. Indian is an incredible place to visit! 😎
thanks annetbell, i’d love to visit india!
You won’t be disappointed! Promise !
This will change your life, if it hasn’t already! All the best to you in your adventures…HAPPY SAFE TRAVELS!!
Thanks Edey! I’m sure it will!
If you plan to come to Southeast Asia, drop by Singapore, I’ll take you around Scott!
Ill have to take you up on the offer!
Sweet!
While I’ve read the story many times, I read yours as well as each is a bit different. You are wise. Don’t postpone joy and don’t wait for tomorrow as we each only have today. Enjoy each and every moment. I believe you will have a wonderful adventure. Let me know if your path leads you down to the Cathar region in France!
Thanks for choosing to follow one of my blogs. I do hope that you will continue to enjoy the posts.
Bon courage et bonne chance!
BTW, while I haven’t been to Scotland, my grandfather was in the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders if that rings a bell? 🙂
Thanks!
Apologies I’m not military so don’t have a connection to your grandfathers regiment.
No apologies necessary! Have a wonderful journey!
Fabuleuse 🙂 Travel as far as your heart may take you, taste everything even if it smells wierd or strange, capture as much as you can through the lenses, and write that book !! All the best for a remarkable journey and thank you for dropping by
Hi, Scott, (love that name, I have a brother named Scott)
Your adventure sounds marvelous! Thanks for stopping by and liking my blog post on my work in progress, The Seekers’ Prophecy.
Happy adventuring!
Jane Starwood
Hello Scot, thanks for dropping by at my blog, Three Worlds One Vision.
I hope that in your travels, you will gain new insights and appreciation for other cultures and peoples.
Hi Rosaliene, best part of travelling is the people you meet along the way!
Good for you! So glad to get to follow along on your adventure!
Hi Scott, thanks for the follow, much appreciated 🙂 Stella