Exploring Scotland: Golf, Scenic Drives, and Unexpected Highlights (SA001)
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Doug describes his unforgettable trip to Scotland that included playing golf at iconic courses, navigating logistics, and soaking in the stunning scenery. He shares the challenges of booking flights with Aer Lingus amidst a strike, securing last-minute lodging on the Isle of Skye, and the unique experiences of driving a stick shift rental car. Highlights include golfing with local sheep at Brora, dodging crowds at popular tourist spots, and exploring picturesque landscapes for photography. Doug’s candid recounting of Scottish cuisine and spontaneous adventures serves as an inspiring guide for future travelers. Introduction and Banter Welcome to the Stacking Adventures Podcast Travel Stories and T-Shirt Anecdotes Introducing the First Guest: Doug Doug's Travel Preferences and Show Format Planning the Scotland Trip Challenges of Booking Lodging in Scotland Flight Adventures and Industrial Action Road Trip Pit Stop and Gear of the Day Highlights of the Scotland Trip A Memorable Viaduct Experience Disappointing Tourist Attractions The Food in Scotland Exploring Castles and Drones Golfing in Scotland Scotch Distillery Tours Hiking Adventures on the Isle of Skye Travel Tips and Souvenirs Documenting the Trip Gear of the Day and Final Thoughts
00:00 Introduction and Banter
01:11 Welcome to the Stacking Adventures Podcast
01:42 Travel Stories and T-Shirt Anecdotes
02:25 Introducing the First Guest: Doug
02:48 Doug's Travel Preferences and Show Format
06:20 Planning the Scotland Trip
09:15 Challenges of Booking Lodging in Scotland
15:20 Flight Adventures and Industrial Action
20:01 Road Trip Pit Stop and Gear of the Day
26:47 Highlights of the Scotland Trip
30:11 A Memorable Viaduct Experience
31:28 Disappointing Tourist Attractions
32:51 The Food in Scotland
34:38 Exploring Castles and Drones
35:53 Golfing in Scotland
37:46 Scotch Distillery Tours
39:37 Hiking Adventures on the Isle of Skye
46:16 Travel Tips and Souvenirs
47:58 Documenting the Trip
52:32 Gear of the Day and Final Thoughts
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