Dries Buytaert

Isle of skye 2024

A person standing by a lake, surrounded by golden grass and mountains in the background.
Each year, Klaas and I pick a new destination for our outdoor adventure. In 2024, we set off for the Isle of Skye in Scotland. This stop was near Glencoe, about halfway between Glasgow and Skye.
A curved bridge with stone arches connecting two valleys.
The Glenfinnan Viaduct, also known as the 'Harry Potter Bridge'.
A person with long hair, sitting in a van, using a smartphone after just waking up.
Morning rituals remain unchanged, even while wild camping in Scotland.
A parked camper van with a raised roof sitting in an open landscape.
We spent a week sleeping in a van, wild camping along empty roads in Scotland. Except for the third day, when we splurged on a hotel room for a much-needed shower. We even snuck our camping dishes into our room to wash them in the bathroom sink.
A person standing on a rock, arms wide open, overlooking a vast landscape.
We hiked the Quiraing through mud and wind, with Highland cows watching us trudge by. My favorite part was wandering across the open highlands, letting the strong wind push me forward.
Undersea train boarding
Driving the car onto the train that travels under the North Sea, connecting Folkestone, UK, with Calais, France.