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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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The Best Lavender Field in London: Mayfield Lavender Farm

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If you are looking for a location close to London to embrace the lavender, then look no further than London itself! There are a few places to see lavender in…

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A day trip to Cramond from Edinburgh

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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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5 Things to do in Frankfurt 🇩🇪 [SAVE FOR LA 5 Things to do in Frankfurt 🇩🇪

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1. Walk in the city centre (Römerberg, Paulsplatz, New Old Town)
2. Visit Frankfurt Cathedral and climb the steps to the top of the tower
3. Try the traditional Crown Cake
4. Get the lift to the top of the Main Tower
5. Visit a museum (or two)

Of course Frankfurt is a big city and there are even more things to do there. Keep an eye on the blog for a more detailed post on Frankfurt!

Enjoy!

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5 Things to do in Luxembourg 🇱🇺 [SAVE FOR L 5 Things to do in Luxembourg 🇱🇺

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1. Enjoy the view from the most beautiful balcony in Europe
2. Walk around Grund
3. See the Palais Grand-Ducal
4. Ride the Panoramic Elevator of the Pfaffenthal
5. Visit some of the churches (and museums) of Luxembourg

Enjoy!

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Vianden Castle is a must place to visit when in Lu Vianden Castle is a must place to visit when in Luxembourg! Close to the border with Germany, this beautiful medieval castle based on Roman foundations is really worth a visit!

Tip: For the best views take the chairlift from the centre of the town to the top of the 440m hill!

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6. Marvel at the Royal Palace of Brussels
7. Relax at the Parc du Cinquentenaire
8. Pass under the triple arch
9. Pass by the EU Parliament and visit Parlamentarium
10. Visit the Halle Gate and enjoy the views from the top

For part 1, checkout @empnefsysandtravel and follow for more travel advice

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