Although we always feel the urge to explore a new destination by hitting the ground running, sometimes slow travel really is the best travel. Bustling cities like Istanbul are jam-packed with amazing landmarks, but if you really want to get a taste of the local life, taking your time to stroll leisurely around a new […]
Shaly Pereira
Shaly Pereira is a freelance writer, blogger, and habitual traveler who loves to write about people and places.She writes travel stories, mom stories, fiction and personal essays, at times using her skill to bring attention to social issues. She has been published in Oman Today, SacParent.com, Afineparent.com, Parentco, Fiftiness and Sonderers Travel Magazine.
Road Tripping through Scotland on a Highlands Tour
Driving the open roads is by far one of our most favorite ways to explore any destination—especially one as stunning as Scotland. Remember our article about exploring castles on a Scotland roadtrip? Guest contributor Shaly Pereira from traveltoes85 has already taken us to beautiful Stirling, but now she’s here to take us on a Scotland […]
Hiking in the Foothills of the Himalayas
Hiking is by far one of our most favorite activities to do while traveling, especially when exploring beautiful exotic lands. As part of our Hiking around the World series, guest contributor Shaly Pereira from traveltoes85, is here to share with us her experience hiking in the Himalayas. Trekking in Uttarakhand, India Ever imagined a place […]
Things to do in Stirling, Scotland for the Active Boomer Traveler
Are you looking for things to do in Stirling, Scotland? Boomer travelers will find plenty of active travel options. This article, written by a UK expat and world traveler, introduces My Itchy Travel Feet readers to the top things to do, including hiking the National Wallace Monument, Gowan Hills, and Stirling Castle trails. You’ll also […]
Meet Scotland’s Wild Reindeer on a Cairngorm Reindeer Adventure
If your snow boots are itching for an adventure, Scotland’s Cairngorm Mountains are a great bet this time of year—especially for animal lovers. If you like the idea of trekking to off-the-beaten-path destinations to see wildlife in their natural habitat, here’s a fabulous idea. Guest contributor, Shaly Pereira from traveltoes85, is here to tell us […]
Whale Watching in the San Juan Islands
Would you like to go whale watching in the San Juan Islands? Follow along as guest contributor, Shaly Pereira from traveltoes85, takes us on a beautiful adventure around the Orca trail in the San Juan Islands off Washington State. In January 2017, Tilikum, the oldest orca whale in Sea World died of a lung infection. […]