4 Days in Scotland: Edinburgh & the Scottish Highlands

Scotland is a small country, with a huge cultural footprint. It’s the home of haggis and bagpipes, tartan and tweed, the famed Scottish Highlands and the birthplace of the wizarding world of Harry Potter. As part of the United Kingdom, it has a long & complicated history which reverberates through the ages and continues to be felt to this day. We visited Scotland for the … Continue reading 4 Days in Scotland: Edinburgh & the Scottish Highlands

Genevieve LaurenApril 7, 2025April 7, 2025Leave a comment

City Guides, Edinburgh

15 of The Best Things to Do in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is one of the most enchanting cities in the UK. With more than a thousand years of history, its beautiful medieval Old Town and elegant New Town side by side, more than 100 parks, a thriving literary scene and home to the largest arts festival in the world, it’s easy to see why Edinburgh is the second-most visited destination in Britain. When I visited … Continue reading 15 of The Best Things to Do in Edinburgh

Genevieve LaurenOctober 26, 2024March 9, 2025Leave a comment

Alsace, Burgundy, Crete, Dublin, Edinburgh, Europe, London, Paris, Zurich

Itinerary: 1 Month in the UK & Europe, from Ireland to Crete

Last summer, we spent 1 month in the UK & Europe, which was 4.5 wonderful weeks travelling through Ireland, the UK, France, Switzerland and Greece. I’ve shared our itinerary for one month in Europe below, to share some ideas for your own big trip! I still can’t quite believe how wonderful this trip was. Our itinerary was full of destinations that felt so different from … Continue reading Itinerary: 1 Month in the UK & Europe, from Ireland to Crete

Genevieve LaurenOctober 10, 2024April 20, 2025Leave a comment