Tag: things to do
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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…
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Nymphenburg Palace, Germany
Located just a 15 minute drive away from Munich City Center, Nymphenburg Palace is the perfect option to explore a castle on a rainy day (without having to spend a whole day traveling outside of the city). This Palace was once the main Summer residence for the former rulers of Bavaria, and the opulence shines…
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Kayaking in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park, with its plethora of stunning glacial lakes is the perfect setting for a leisurely kayak on a warm day. There are a few points that you can consider kayaking. I recommend renting your kayak from Glacier Park Boat Company. This company has been operating nearly as long as the park has existed,…
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Horseback Riding in Glacier National Park
If you’re looking for a horseback ride in Glacier National Park, head straight to Swan Mountain Outfitters– the only vendor that offers rides within the borders of the park. There are three locations from which visitors can start their ride- Apgar, Lake McDonald, and Many Glacier. Each location offers a variety of trails ranging from…
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Douro Valley Wine Tour
You can’t go to Porto without taking a wine tour! The city has its own wine named after it- port! We selected this tour, which conveniently picked us up right at our hotel. This did of course mean, that we had to pick up a few other guest before we could begin the journey to…