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3 Days in Inverness: An itinerary for first-time visitors (including a day-trip to Loch Ness)

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Inverness is nicknamed the capital of the Scottish Highlands. In close proximity to all the major Scottish Highlands attractions, it is an ideal base for a short excursion in the…

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3 Days in Aviemore, Scotland: An itinerary for nature lovers without a car

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Aviemore is the main tourist hub of Cairngorms National Park in Scotland, the largest national park in the UK. Only three hours away from Edinburgh and Glasgow by train or…

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Newcastle Itinerary: 4 Days in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Beyond

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne is a city in the North East of England close to the eastern coast of the UK in the county of Tyne and Wear. Its most popular sights are…

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A day trip to Glasgow in Scotland from Edinburgh

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Going on a day trip to Glasgow from Edinburgh is the perfect way to spend a day in Scotland. Read below to find an itinerary on how to spend a…

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A day trip to Falkirk in Scotland from Edinburgh

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If you've been following my latest blog posts, you will see one common thing: all are based on my solo day trip adventures from Edinburgh. I have already written about…

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A day trip to Berwick-upon-Tweed in England

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Continuing my solo adventures around Edinburgh. This time, I decided to head on a day trip to the nearby Berwick-upon-Tweed in England, the first stop of the train from Edinburgh…

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A day trip to St Andrews in Scotland

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If St Andrews in Scotland is known for one thing, then this is golf. OK, maybe it is its centuries-old university too. It could also be the ruins of a…

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A day trip to Queensferry from Edinburgh

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Let me set the scene: It is a sunny summer day in Edinburgh and you want to go somewhere near the sea to enjoy your day! You prefer to go…

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5 Days in Innsbruck: An itinerary for a winter excursion

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Innsbruck makes the perfect destination for a short winter excursion, both for winter sports lovers and not, as it combines both city and mountain activities. Innsbruck lies in the western…

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2 Days in Geneva: A weekend-long itinerary for first-time visitors

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Are you having a short city break in Geneva? Then, these 2 days in Geneva itinerary is ideal for you. Whether you are visiting Geneva for a weekend trip, or…

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AND WITH THAT THE 2024 SEASON COMES TO AN END! En AND WITH THAT THE 2024 SEASON COMES TO AN END!

Enjoy some of this year’s highlights from our trip around the world during the first half of the year when we visited 20 countries in Oceania, Asia, Africa and America!

Unfortunately, the highlights of the second half didn’t fit in the video but here are some that are missing:
• We planned our wedding and got married! 👰🏻‍♀️🤵🏻
• We went to Greece for our honeymoon
• We moved to a new house (and city)
• We managed to watch the Eras tour live in London!

How was 2024 for you? Let me know in the comments!

Happy new year! 🎆

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A pre-Christmas walk in the Bank and the City of L A pre-Christmas walk in the Bank and the City of London

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🎄Start your walk at London Bridge station and pass through Hay’s Galleria to reach the River Thames.
🎄Follow the path east towards the Tower of London grasping at the London skyline and other landmarks along the way! Starting in mid-November you will also find a small Christmas market along the river.
🎄 When you reach the Tower Bridge cross it to go to the other side of the river.
🎄 Pass in front of the Tower of London and enter the City of London for a walk amidst London’s skyscrapers.
🎄 Head to Heron Tower to have lunch (or brunch) at Duck & Waffle but first make a quick stop at Leadenhall Market for some unique interiors.
🎄 After your lunch return to the riverside and follow the path west.
🎄 Cross the London Bridge back to the south bank of the river and continue walking until you reach the Globe Theathre and Tate Modern but first don’t forget to stop by the famous Borough Market!
🎄 Walk over the Millennium Bridge and have a close up view of St. Paul’s Cathedral before concluding your walk!

BONUS: If you’re still not tired after all that walking return to the South Bank and keep walking until you reach Waterloo for views of the London Eye and Big Ben. The Christmas Market continues on that side of the river too!

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How to spend a day in the Cotswolds [SAVE FOR LAT How to spend a day in the Cotswolds

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🌳 Arrive early to beat the crowds at Bourton-on-the Water (for winter arriving at 10/10:30am should be fine).

🌳 Walk around and enjoy the scenert, visit all the cute shops and have a break at one of the cute cafes! We stopped at the Bakery on the Water and had a piece of gingerbread cheesecake!

🌳 Go for lunch at Moreton-in-Marsh (arrive at around 1pm to ensure places are still open for lunch).

🌳 Moreton-in-Marsh is small but don’t forget to have a quick stroll around the main street before leaving.

🌳 Finish your day with an afternoon walk at Stow-on-the-Wold. Arrrive at around 3pm to get a few hours of action before everything closes at 5/5:30pm.

🌳 This slightly bigger village has plenty of cute shops to keep you occupied for a couple of hours and why not stop for some afternoon tea at one of the tea houses and cafés there (we went to Davenford Cotswold Gardens). Note that many close at 4pm but there are some (including the one we visited) that stay open until 5pm.

All three villages are very close to each other so it should be very easy to reach them. Of course there are many more villages in the Cotswolds to visit but these are great for a first time visit in a gloomy and rainy winter day. Note that parking could be a struggle if they are very busy.

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Have you visited this glowing garden in London?

🤍 It’s called the Ever After Garden and it’s located in Grosvenor Square in Mayfair.

🤍 Each glowing rose is dedicated to a loved one with a donation to Marsden Cancer Charity.

🤍 The garden is open until 18 December 2024 from 3pm to 9pm and entry is free.

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