Travel Insurance: Yes, you need it
While not included in the cost of your trip because it is a highly individualized cost for travel, but we strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance.
Travel in a Time of Covid: What if we can’t get into Scotland?
As we write this, the rumor is that the UK will open to vaccinated American travelers this summer without the need to quarantine. But that rumor has been floating around for about 5 weeks now. What if the powers that be never get around to letting foreigners travel freely this summer?
Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Questions
We are so excited about the upcoming Makkin Our Way Through Shetland trips coming up in August 2021. As we prepare to travel, we know you have questions, and we want to get you the information you need to plan to have as enjoyable a time as possible.
Episode 006: I Went to London and All I Got Was This Yarn
Anne shares her trip to London, including the yarns she picked up while she was there. She also shares her plans to visit the upcoming Connecticut Sheep, Wool, and Fiber Festival and announces another giveaway.
Bonus Episode: Tips for Visiting Shetland
Tips and advice to help you as you plan to visit Shetland from a yarn-loving traveler who had been there. Where to go, what to do, and where to eat!
Episode 003: Shetland
In this episode, Anne shares her visit to Shetland in July 2019. While she does so, she shares a general overview of the history of Shetland knitting, reviews a few yarn shops, shares some book recommendations and a personal essay, and features the music of Fjanna and Arthur Nicholson. It’s a packed episode, and a more general bonus episode will follow about the practicalities of paying Shetland a visit.