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  1. Fudgy_the_Whale avatar

    RE: Single mom wanting to move to Europe, possibly teach English to non-English

    by Fudgy_the_Whale 28 May 2012

    I was traveling in NZ with a couple of gentlemen farmers from Fife, a woman from Michigan, and a guy from Manchester. The farmers would…

  2. nab82ba avatar

    Re: My plan for Scotland - your opinion

    by nab82ba 18 May 2012

    I think your itinerary is pretty good, Edinburgh is a fantastic city to visit. Dont miss the Museum of Scotland and the Writers Museum,…

  3. Chi_Rup avatar

    RE: Going To A Funeral

    by Chi_Rup 20 April 2012

    When I was 10 she cycled from Glasgow to Fife, on that tandem again, and when she arrived at my house for lunch got me to pour her a Guinnes…

  4. Chi_Rup avatar

    RE: Lordy

    by Chi_Rup 29 March 2012

    A general rule is that the poorer the community, the more streaks and hair products are used. The apotheosis of this is The Lacquer Helmet…

  5. saoifre1 avatar

    RE: 5 weeks in England & Scotland with family

    by saoifre1 23 February 2012

    For Scotland, Perthshire is a good idea, very beautiful scenery, great walking. On the way back to Edinburgh you could peel off to Fife…

  6. Fudgy_the_Whale avatar

    RE: Noo Yoikers

    by Fudgy_the_Whale 13 February 2012

    Rural Scottish. When I was in NZ, we were traveling with two farmers from Fife and a guy from Manchester. The farmers would speak, and…

  7. tony0001 avatar

    RE: What were your favourite toys as a kid?

    by tony0001 07 February 2012

    +I played a lot of imagination games that didn't involve toys.+ Me too, Webs; I still do, especially when friends visit and we've had…

  8. uberteeb avatar

    RE: Best day trips by train from Edinburgh?

    by uberteeb 06 February 2012

    Stirling, St Andrews (or somewhere else nice on Fife coast) or Pitlochry are decent do able day trips, if you want to get further you're…

  9. Canadian123 avatar

    RE: RTOT Continued, once more

    by Canadian123 04 January 2012

    Fife pipe

  10. fernweh87 avatar

    RE: Camping trip to east Scotland - recommendations?

    by fernweh87 29 December 2011

    #2: First time I've ever seen anyone else mention Fife! It's a great area if you like moorland, a beautiful coastline, little fishing…

  11. NorthAmerican avatar

    RE: Obscure historical anniversary

    by NorthAmerican 07 November 2011

    With a tip of the hat to mrpenney, here is a YouTube video of the Tippecanoe Ancient Fife and Drum Corps at this year's Vincennes Rendezvous…

  12. serishana777 avatar

    Re: Ancient towers in Scotland

    by serishana777 13 September 2011

    Fife and Clackmannanshire have lots of Tower Houses - defensive buildings built between the 15th and 17th centuries - a quick Google search…

  13. SoloHobo avatar

    Honduras- NYTimes article on the local lobster divers

    by SoloHobo 10 September 2011

    La Ceiba, Honduras AT a modest clinic down a dirt road, there are rocking chairs on the front porch and a hyperbaric chamber in the front…

  14. whereisthegreensheep avatar

    Re: Harare recommendations

    by whereisthegreensheep 18 August 2011

    There are so many options. Depends what you are looking for. Nightlife - you could try Avondale - see what's on at 7 Arts Theatre. …

  15. Cubby5 avatar

    Wild Camping with a Campervan

    by Cubby5 11 August 2011

    Heading off next week on a road trip around the top of Scotland. So I am looking for interesting/beautiful spots to overnight it with…

  16. stevegerms avatar

    RE: best little pubs in Scotland

    by stevegerms 08 August 2011

    Oh for god's sake CheriPieAlaMo tell us where you are likely to be in Scotland and we can give you advice. For example, I live in Fife…

  17. tungurahua avatar

    RE: From Inverness to Edinburgh - how to get best from 4 days?

    by tungurahua 25 July 2011

    If you like the outdoors, I would suggest Glen Affric, for some of the largest areas of Scots Pine forest and some great hiking. There's…

  18. serishana777 avatar

    Re: Scotland in July with two toddlers? Maybe a farmhouse?

    by serishana777 24 June 2011

    Hi, There are hundreds of options for staying on lovely farms all over Scotland - just do a Google search. You might find though that…

  19. serishana777 avatar

    Re: Day trip From Edinburgh

    by serishana777 21 May 2011

    Hi, It depends on what you're into. If you like little villages I can recommend Falkland in Fife - I'm sure there's a bus from Edinburgh.…

  20. saoifre1 avatar

    RE: 4 Days Touring Scotland

    by saoifre1 28 April 2011

    To a great extent it depends on what you like to do but I'd recommend Fife (‘the Kingdom of’). In a day you could easily explore little…

  21. cstanton avatar

    Re: cellphone service

    by cstanton 22 March 2011

    I will be in Fife for 3 weeks. Thanks for the fast responses, my internet was down:(

  22. serishana777 avatar

    Re: Solo female needing advice on first trip to Scotland

    by serishana777 22 January 2011

    I think your idea of staying in the country close to cities is a great one, especially if you're travelling on your own, as you might…

  23. pedro555 avatar

    RE: Fastest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh

    by pedro555 21 October 2010

    I know you have specified bus or train but have you considered flying. Manchester Airport to Edinburgh can be done for about £25 with…

  24. halistra avatar

    RE: One week of travelling in Scotland in October - need itinery help

    by halistra 11 October 2010

    I would say mainly don't try to cram in too much, if you are heading to Skye its a big island with a lot to see and worth spending a few…

  25. quelian avatar

    RE: How long - really

    by quelian 28 July 2010

    • If you want to see Lewis/Harris then book a flight from Edinburgh and hire a car when you get there – otherwise it’s a day there and…

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