Did you know that Hogwarts is actually in Scotland? And that you can ride on the actual Hogwarts Express through the beautiful Scottish highlands, including over the iconic viaduct from the Harry Potter movies, to get there*? As if I needed any more reasons to be proud to call this place home, whack in some… Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About The Harry Potter Train In Scotland
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A Photo Guide To Sintra, The Best Day Trip From Lisbon
Sintra is by far the most popular day trip destination from Lisbon, and I have soooo many photos to prove why. So many, in fact, that while I wrote about our day trip to Sintra in my Lisbon post, I didn't go into great detail because I had way too many photos to include, and… Continue reading A Photo Guide To Sintra, The Best Day Trip From Lisbon
Loving Lisbon: A Perfect 3 Day Itinerary
After a short time in Porto, we were off further south to the bigger, busier and sunnier city of Lisbon. It's no secret that I fell in love with Lisbon on my first visit to Portugal, and I couldn't wait to get back to the iconic tiles, the beautiful terraces and even the leg-killing hills.… Continue reading Loving Lisbon: A Perfect 3 Day Itinerary
The Best Of One Day In Porto – Viewpoints, Bookshops & Port
Knowing how much I absolutely loved Lisbon a few years ago, I was very excited to not only be getting back there, but also to finally hit up Porto. I've always, always heard good things about Porto - it feels like Lisbon's little sister with even more hills. We were only going to have one… Continue reading The Best Of One Day In Porto – Viewpoints, Bookshops & Port
Visiting Three Countries In A Day: A Trip To Basel, Switzerland
As you'll know from my last post, the main reason we booked flights to Basel was actually to spend a night in France. However, we had to at least spend a day in Basel, because it would be rude not to, right? Especially given that Ash had never been to Switzerland before, we needed to… Continue reading Visiting Three Countries In A Day: A Trip To Basel, Switzerland
Introducing Scotland’s Eighth City: Dunfermline
Last week, it was announced that various towns around the British Isles, and even as far afield as the Falkland Islands, would become cities as part of the Jubilee celebrations. This means that Scotland is no longer the country of seven cities - we've gained an eighth! Dunfermline is a well-deserved choice, given that it… Continue reading Introducing Scotland’s Eighth City: Dunfermline
A Photo Tour Of Colmar, France’s Fairytale Town
Last weekend, we took a whirlwind trip over to Europe. In my usual fashion, I'd actually found cheap flights to Basel, and after a quick look at the map and realising that the adorable French fairytale town of Colmar is nearby, I hit the book button instantly. And then, despite the fact we'd be flying… Continue reading A Photo Tour Of Colmar, France’s Fairytale Town
Thoughts On Booking A Package Holiday From A First-Timer
If you've been reading this blog for any length of time, you'll know that I am fiercely independent when it comes to booking travel. Planning and booking trips is one of my favourite things to do, so you'll find me poring over accommodation, comparing flights and checking out as many available activities as I can,… Continue reading Thoughts On Booking A Package Holiday From A First-Timer
There’s Something Magical About Mdina, Malta
If I had to pick one highlight of Malta, it would definitely be the beautifully mesmerising and historical Mdina. The old capital of Malta, Mdina is rich in history and full of character, with winding alleyways leading you between squares and churches until you reach a viewpoint, where you can get your bearings and dip… Continue reading There’s Something Magical About Mdina, Malta
Doors & Balconies Of Valletta, Malta’s Enchanting Capital
Before we visited Malta, I knew virtually nothing of its capital, Valletta. One of the smallest capital cities in Europe, Valletta looks surprisingly imposing from the outside, St Paul's Cathedral towering high above the surrounding buildings to dominate the skyline, yet once inside the city walls, it doesn't need much time to explore. In fact,… Continue reading Doors & Balconies Of Valletta, Malta’s Enchanting Capital
An Orcadian Abroad 