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A day trip to Cramond from Edinburgh

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A day trip to Cramond from Edinburgh

Have you ever heard of tidal islands? These islands are normally surrounded by water, but when it is low tide the water clears and you can actually walk there. The…

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A weekend in Callander, Scotland

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A weekend in Callander, Scotland

If you have been reading my latest blog posts, you will notice that they are day trips to different locations in Scotland. However, this one is not a day trip…

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A day trip to Dundee from Edinburgh

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A day trip to Dundee from Edinburgh

The next destination for the Photographic Society of the University of Edinburgh was this day trip to Dundee, Scotland's 4th largest city. The main point of interest was the brand…

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A day trip to Stirling from Edinburgh

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A day trip to Stirling from Edinburgh

Today, I am sharing with you some of the photos I took on my day trip to Stirling. I went on this trip with my mum, who came to visit…

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A day trip to Pentland Hills from Edinburgh

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A day trip to Pentland Hills from Edinburgh

When in Edinburgh, you may notice some hills in the background. Those are the Pentland Hills and they are an ideal place to unwind from the bustle of the city.…

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A day trip to Roslin from Edinburgh

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A day trip to Roslin from Edinburgh

The next destination that I am sharing with you is Roslin, a village in Scotland. Roslin is the home place of Rosslyn chapel, which was made famous by Dan Brown's…

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A day trip to Perth from Edinburgh

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A day trip to Perth from Edinburgh

Continuing my adventures in Scotland, here is a photo diary of my day trip to Perth. Perth is a city in the Perth and Kinross area and lies along the…

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A day trip to Peebles from Edinburgh

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A day trip to Peebles from Edinburgh

During my time at the University of Edinburgh, I was one of the trip organisers of the Photographic Society there. This role allowed me to visit some beautiful places in…

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Mont Blanc Through Photos

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Mont Blanc Through Photos

Last December, I spent a few days in Chamonix - Mont Blanc, in the French Alps. You can read everything about my experience in this travel diary. For a detailed…

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Kalidonia Nature Trail

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Kalidonia Nature Trail

Last month, I found myself in Troodos square at the mountainous part of Cyprus. It was not my first time there (actually I usually go twice a year), but that…

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That's a wrap from my Dubai and Abu Dhabi trip. I That's a wrap from my Dubai and Abu Dhabi trip. I hope you enjoyed it! If yes, leave a comment with your favourite emoji 🤩! If not, let me know what you want me to improve!
 
I have written a full blog post about the itinerary we followed during this trip in the UEA, and you can find it in the link in bio!
We didn't have a lot of time to spend in Abu Dhabi We didn't have a lot of time to spend in Abu Dhabi and there was a lot of debate on where we should go in our last evening there. Many attractions close at 4 pm, so we chose to visit the Abu Dhabi Marina to get on the Marina Eye and walk to a skyline viewpoint. Unfortunately, the Marina Eye was closed, so we ended up spending some time in the Marina Mall instead.
Did you know the UEA has its own Louvre Museum? It Did you know the UEA has its own Louvre Museum? It was opened in 2017 and since then it has attracted many visitors due to its unique design. Collection-wise, there are items from all over the world (including some pieces from Cyprus) and many loans from French museums.
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