A grey February Sunday in Scotland. No plan, heavy wind, tired winter mood. One hour later we stand above wild cliffs and remember why going anyway always helps.

It is Saturday, cold and dark outside. I get up at five in the morning to sit in silence, write, drink coffee, and slowly start the day — before the house wakes up.

A visual diary from our winter journey along the NC500.

Snow, wind, short days, and quiet moments captured in photos from the Scottish Highlands.

We set off to drive the NC500 in winter without really knowing what to expect. Storms, snow, short days, quiet nights in a campervan — and a few moments that made it all worth remembering.

We rented our first room in England before we even arrived.

It lasted two weeks and taught us more than we expected.

We left with one suitcase each and a simple plan. It was Sunday, 24 September 2006. We did not know then that this was the beginning of twenty years in the UK.

We had a plan for the day, but it changed after the first few steps. A Saturday walk in Holyrood Park and a reminder that sometimes it is worth turning the other way.

A quick stop only ten minutes from home turned into a small moment worth remembering. A dark autumn afternoon, heavy clouds, and then a bright rainbow that lasted only a few minutes — just enough to lift the whole day.

A short journal note from the Torchlight Procession in Edinburgh — cold weather, crowds, firelight, and thoughts from a winter evening walk.

A beautiful house in the mountains of Gran Canaria, an ice-cold pool, and a lesson we lerned. A reflection on holidays and real life.

A story from our first visit to Puerto de Mogán — colourful streets, clear water full of fish, ice cream at sunset, and a quiet evening back in our apartment. A simple day that felt special.

We spent a week on Gran Canaria and wanted to see more than just the beach. Here are six places that we visited with our girls and two dogs, and why they were worth it for our family.

Our first day in Gran Canaria felt like a reset. Warm air, blue sky, palm trees, and a terrace with a view we will not forget. A story from the start of our week away.

A quiet reflection on what our campervan means to us — the freedom, the chaos, and the joy of slow family travel.

A morning in Edinburgh with Julia, a coffee, a Jellycat, and a few lessons behind the lens.

A quiet November walk in Colinton Dell — muddy paths, ferns, two happy dogs, and a reminder of how much nature changes from season to season.

A quiet autumn walk through Chester — squirrels in the park, coffee by the river, and the most delicious pierogi. A family and dog-friendly city day, simple and full of warmth. 🌿

A quiet autumn walk through Chester — coffee, laughter, squirrels, and warm pierogi. Simple moments that made the day feel full. 🌿

It was our second Quiet Paths walk — cold, rainy, and windy, but still worth it. We walked in Bonaly with the dogs, found beauty in the rain, and reminded ourselves that every walk counts. 🌿