Being back in an airport for the first time in three years was a bit of a surreal experience. Having seen so many videos of lengthy security queues, I was prepared to wait for hours unlike in 2019 but overall I was just so excited to be going on holiday abroad again. It was no…
Category: Travel
My Favourite Bookshops in Edinburgh
For book lovers, I can’t imagine better places to be other than Edinburgh. In 2004, Edinburgh became an official UNESCO city of literature, the first of its kind. Home to its own international book festival, various publishing companies and a writers museum, Edinburgh has become widely associated with the written word. There are so many…
Climbing the Seven Hills of Edinburgh
You’ll find when walking around Edinburgh that it’s not a particularly flat city. No matter where you’re going, you’ll find yourself panting from the sloped streets and many, many staircases. Edinburgh is located within seven distinct hills that play into the city’s landscape. It is in homage to Rome which is also built on seven…
Plant Shopping in Edinburgh: An Extensive Guide
Edinburgh is such a wonderful place to shop for plants as there are so many independent shops across the city that sell hundreds of plants, pots and accessories. As a self-declared plant mama whose bedroom is turning into a jungle, my spending habits are somewhat encouraged by the abundance of leaves and flowers just waiting…
Edinburgh’s Prettiest Mews: The Most Instagrammable Spots
Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever visited and I consider myself to be so lucky that I live here. I constantly take photos whenever I’m out and about whether it’s a planned photo walk with my camera or a quick snap on my phone when I’m running errands. As Edinburgh…
Exploring Holyrood Park: Hidden Secrets Amongst Edinburgh’s Greenery
So many windows in Edinburgh boast a view of Arthur’s Seat. The hilltop is located in Holyrood Park and at 650 acres, it’s the largest green space within Edinburgh’s city limits. The park is home to many treasures, many of which do not share the fame of Arthur’s Seat. Not many cities can say they…
How to Spend 48 Hours in Hamburg
Despite being one of the largest port cities in Europe, Hamburg was never a place I knew much about before visiting. As a mid-way point between Berlin and Amsterdam, it made the perfect stopover on our interrail trip and we took a couple of days to discover the city’s gems. Unfortunately due to the grim…
Three Perfect Days in Vienna
Due to the nature of our interrail trip, we only spent three days in Vienna but each one of them was perfect. There are so many things to do and we definitely had the perfect blend of being tourists and living the life of a local by visiting some of the lesser known spots. Like…
Oor Wullie’s Big Bucket Trail: A Nationwide Hunt Across Scotland
Scotland recently had its first nationwide art trail going by the name, ‘Oor Wullie’s Big Bucket Trail,’ counting decorated statues that are based off the classic cartoon character. They say to write about your passions in life and over the past couple of months, I have become very passionate about Oor Wullie’s Big Bucket Trail….
A Whistle-Stop Tour of Prague
Prague is a city that oozes charm and history, meaning it’s incredibly pretty to look at. Walking along the streets, it reminded me of Edinburgh as it feels more like a town rather than a capital city. So many of the major sights are within walking distance of each other making the city pretty easy…
Becca Marriner 