{"id":5674,"date":"2021-11-19T12:58:02","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T12:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frombowltosoul.com\/?p=5674"},"modified":"2021-11-19T12:58:03","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T12:58:03","slug":"top-travel-tips-for-travelling-to-scottish-highlands-how-to-prepare-for-a-perfect-family-staycation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frombowltosoul.com\/top-travel-tips-for-travelling-to-scottish-highlands-how-to-prepare-for-a-perfect-family-staycation\/","title":{"rendered":"Top travel tips for travelling to Scottish highlands – How to prepare for a perfect family staycation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Top travel tips for travelling to Scottish highlands- How to prepare for perfect family staycation- A long road trip and holidays with kids- Never easy ! But it can be made easy and fun for the complete family by just planning a bit ahead , and not stressing if things don’t go as planned.Check out the list of these essentials that helped to make our family trip stress free and enjoyable.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A lovely, long, relaxing 4 night trip to the highlands is all we wanted for a short summer break to get out from the dull life of being in a pandemic struck world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We were contemplating a staycation within England for a short and relaxing summer getaway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course the destination wasn’t planned and left for the last minute, and also due to the covid restrictions on travel, the prices everywhere were soaring and we did not want to pay extravagantly high for a domestic trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Destination still undecided, browsing through airbnb ,we came across this lovely little cottage by the shores of Lake Linhe in scotland , and it just seemed perfect for our holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A little further than what we had planned to travel, but it ticked most of our expectations . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cottage was in a village of Onich in Fort Williams , in the highlands of scotland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was quite a long drive from our town , but we settled on this destination because it looked lovely, the weather looked fine and it seemed like a perfect place to relax with the family. The reviews also convinced us it is worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Preparing for the road trip and stay in Scottish highlands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The location of the cottage was stunning, but away from the town and there were no superstores\/ restaurants close to the cottage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was an option to drive down to towns of Glencoe or Fort Williams which are within 5-8 miles from the cottage , but being with a kid ,we wanted to be prepared in case we are too tired after a day out ,to leave again in the evenings for dinner , or leave early for breakfasts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I planned a few quick meals I could assemble\/ heat there with minimum effort (and not much cooking involved) and got a carton full of pantry along with me for the trip . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listing here a few basic items that we carried with us for preparing the meals in our cottage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Food items to pack, cook or eat for a holiday on a self catering break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bread, eggs, milk, butter, cheese, yoghurt (greek and fruit for my daughter), cereals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salt, pepper, chilli, and curry powder <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tinned – chickpeas, black beans, red beans, tomato paste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Onions, baby tomatoes, cooked beets, lemons, ginger garlic paste, wraps, a packet of rice ( A measured cup of rice in Ikea zip pouch bags<\/a> for one meal)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to eat meals from M&S- cheese and chicken pesto pasta, Dal, butter chicken, Coriander and garlic Naans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snacks- Cookies, fruits,Nuts, juices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I put everything in a carton box instead of bags for easy and quick access. You can use storage boxes or baskets like these<\/a> available easily on amazon or IKEA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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