Tag: travel blogger
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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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Scotland By Train
One of the nice things about visiting Scotland is that they have an extensive train system to transport people around most of their major cities with ease- no cars needed. This is especially convenient as Scotland drives on the left side of the road, and I’m much more comfortable driving on the right! ScotRail The…
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Hotel Review- Inverness: Inverglen Guest House
Despite how often I travel, I very rarely find the opportunity to stay in a B&B. Inverness, for some reason, seemed to have more B&Bs than hotels! Somewhere between an Airbnb and a hotel, B&Bs- or guest houses- are typically singular houses with each room being rented out to different guests. An on call host…
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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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How To Spend a Weekend in Brighton, England
With a major city less than an hour’s train ride away from a beach, it’s no wonder that Brighton became a popular getaway from the hustle and bustle of London. Having had a very athletic and busy visit to the UK, my relaxing weekend visit to Brighton become the very epitome of “going to the…
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Hotel Review: Volkshotel- Amsterdam
Having saved $300 by flying home out of Amsterdam rather than Cologne, I found myself in the unfortunate position of learning exactly how pricey Amsterdam hotels are. That’s what I get for trying to be clever! Although a little distant from city center, Volkshotel was relatively inexpensive and the convenient metro station located immediately outside…
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Top Attractions in Utrecht: A Visitor’s Guide
When people are visiting the Netherlands, 9 times out of 10, they’re visiting Amsterdam. It makes sense- the city is hugely popular for many reasons including its canal system, culture, and history, plus it’s a major transit hub for international travelers. Every time I’ve visited Amsterdam, however, I’ve found myself to be faintly overwhelmed by…
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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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Hotel Review: Costa Rica- Auténtico Hotel
Although San Jose isn’t necessarily the main draw to visit Costa Rica, it is the country’s capital so odds are good that the majority of visitors will be making their way through the city at some point. The choices of hotels can be overwhelming, but since I was taking a tour of the country I…
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Everything You Need To Know About Visiting The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
With two different Renaissance Faires under my belt (or my corset?) this season, I’m slowly becoming a Renaissance Faire aficionado. Although the New York Renaissance Faires is located conveniently close to NYC, when people ask me which Faire is better, I say the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire without hesitation. While doable as a day trip from…