Tag: things to do
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Where to Eat and Drink in Glasgow
For the short period of time that I was in Glasgow, I did my best to sample as much of the food and drink as I could. Although I didn’t focus on this during my visit, it’s good to note that Glasgow is one of the most vegan friendly cities in the UK! I’ve never…
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Best Small-Group Day Tours Out Of Glasgow
I’ve said it before, but I am of the firm belief that Glasgow is an underrated city! Not only does the city itself have wonderful attractions, but it also makes for a great launching point for day tours out to the rest of the country. I selected a few of my favorite tour options that…
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Why Glasgow Should Be on Your Travel Radar
I’m calling it- Glasgow is criminally underrated. Less than an hour from Edinburgh, it sees far fewer tourists despite having a ton to offer and a vibrant culture. I visited Glasgow for the first time recently, and was kicking myself for not spending more time in this city. The museums are particularly nice, and you…
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First Time At The Fringe Festival
The Fringe Festival- the world’s largest performing arts festival and one of Edinburgh’s most popular annual events. If you’re traveling to Edinburgh in August, the Fringe is omnipresent and unavoidable. The Edinburgh Fringe Festival began as an unofficial spin off of the Edinburgh International Festival, and quickly grew to become the world’s largest performing arts…
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The Best Day Trips Out Of Inverness, Scotland
Inverness is practically perfect when it comes to a home base for exploring the Scottish Highlands. As I mentioned in my previous post, one of the most popular things to do in Inverness is to leave! From castles to stunning nature to filming locations, the highlands have it all!
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Things to Do in Inverness Scotland
Scotland’s Northernmost city, Inverness is the perfect launching point for most tours of the Scottish Highlands- some of my favorite scenery in the world. Inverness, meaning “Mouth of the River Ness”- yes that Ness, of Loch Ness Monster Fame, is bisected by the river from which it gets its name, which offers some lovely strolls…
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The Best Places to Grab a Pint in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a gorgeous city with tons to offer for first time visitors and locals alike. On my second visit to this city I was on a mission, nay, a journey, to experience Edinburgh through its many pubs and local watering holes. I loved hopping from pub to pub and experiencing the unique atmosphere in…
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Museum Highlight- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
I can never leave a city without visiting at least one museum, can I? Both the Kelvingrove and Burrell Collection came highly recommended, but I ultimately decided to visit the Kelvingrove since it was walking distance from my hotel. It wasn’t a quick walk, nor was it warm, but it wasn’t raining and that was…
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What To Do In San Jose Costa Rica
Most people who are visiting Costa Rica internationally will either fly into the airport in Liberia or the airport in San Jose. Liberia is a great choice for those looking to take advantage of some of Costa Rica’s nicer All Inclusive resorts, but for everyone else, San Jose is usually the way to go!
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Eat or Be Eaten at London’s Borough Market
Borough Market is one of London’s most famous markets- and contains exclusively food vendors! Head down to Southwark and you’ll start seeing the crowds of visitors intent on grabbing a bite. With more than 100 vendors covering about 4.5 acres, there’s a real wealth of options to choose from. Borough Market has been around in…