How to Have an Adventure in Scotland

by Raffael Coronelli

From the Victorian city of Glasgow to the primordial highland mists of the Isle of Skye — two-plus weeks in the northernmost land of the British Isles.

Raffael Coronelli, author of How to Have an Adventure in Northern Japan, invites you on an unforgettable journey through Scotland’s action-packed history and breathtaking locales with knowledge from local Scots, dynamic photography, and travel tips. Scotch recommendations, stories of rowdy Scottish parties, and legends of bottomless lochs await.

179 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 12, 2021

About the author

Raffael Coronelli is a Chicago-based world adventurer and writer. His works include the How to Have an Adventure in… travel book series, several novels, and essays for Anime News Network and blu-ray releases from Arrow Video.

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing adventure just when it was needed

Raffael continues to have a mastery of adventure. His vivid descriptions will make you feel like you are there. The continued pandemic has left us all yearning for a taste of a far off land and no one is better at bringing you there then Raffael.

Thank you for this wonderful book!

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book!

I was thinking about taking a trip to Scotland one day but your book has inspired me to go now!
I felt like I was walking along side of you. Thank you for a well written and entertaining journal of your travels.

[MekaGojira3k · Rating 5 out of 5]

The biggest appeal to the “How to Have an Adventure” series is the way Coronelli eases your imagination into the places he visits. It’s not a series of lists or price guides it’s a collection of moments and memories rendered through thoughtful and genuine prose. These straddle a line, I think, between what you expect from a book on a location to be and what kind of stories might unfold there.
Each moment feels as if the author is telling you about it himself and with that kind of personal touch you feel each leg of the journey. I found myself actually vicariously caught up in the excitement the day before his friend’s wedding and the almost ethereal quality to his wandering the Scottish highlands.
Coronelli experiments more here than in the previous volume and bits of his experience with prose writing emerge as fascinating glimpses into sea monsters, historical battles, and even a cat which may or may not run an airbnb. I think these books are absolutely perfect if one wants and idea of what travel is LIKE more than a series of top ten lists and rankings. The text conveys the atmosphere of people, places and time more intimately than most guides could ever hope to. Here’s to another wonderful entry in this series and hopes for another volume once the world has begun to right itself a little more.

[Janell · Rating 4 out of 5]

At first glance I didn't think this was the kind of tour book I had hoped for when I ordered it. However, my husband picked it up and read it over two days and told me it was great. As it turned out, we visited Scotland first, and then I read the book upon our return - I guess I wanted to see if I had missed anything.
Raffael Coronelli is an American based in Chicago, who writes about his experiences traveling the world, from the perspective of someone trying to get the most from a week's vacation. He doesn't attempt to cover every aspect of an entire country - he hits the highlights and talks about visits to pubs, the people he meets, tour guide experiences, etc.

[Julie Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just what I was looking for

This is a fabulous book full of interesting insights about exploring Scotland. I felt like I learned more than I would have with a more traditional travel guide because it included the author's thoughts and opinions. I greatly value the suggestions and being informed of his opinions about various experiences.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hysterical and heart-stirring. I learned so much about a place I’ve always been interested in, and now I can’t wait to visit myself!

[Karyl Carlson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good prep

A fun read before a trip to Scotland. We don't plan to be in the same places as the author except Glasgow and Inverness, but I did take some notes on those. Nicely casual

[Mark Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I loved the descriptive words, I could really visualize the places, the food, the scotch!!! I can not wait to go.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Travelogue. Good writer.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book. I would love to travel to Scotland. Raffael makes you feel like you are there. Very informative and spot on about travel. Highly recommend this author’s books.

[Melinda Stahl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really helpful book, actionable advice, leveraged it on my trip!