What is the Royal Mile? From Visit Scotland: The Royal Mile sits at the heart of Edinburgh and connects the magnificent Edinburgh Castle perched high on volcanic rock with the splendorous Palace of Holyroodhouse resting in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat. The Mile is overlooked by impressive, towering tenements between which closes and stairways help to create a secret underground world. Peppered with… Read More
Traveling can often mean slim food choices unless you take the time to plan ahead. Luckily, I was able to research and locate a few highly rated vegetarian/vegan places in Edinburgh for my trip and Henderson’s of Edinburgh was number one on my list. Why? With so many options and insanely good reviews, why wouldn’t I want… Read More
Lucky me! I was tagged in the #CTC13 Capture the Color photo competition by Aaron of The Adventures of elATLboy +The Adventures of Elatlboy (on Twitter as @elaltboy). What is is the #T13 Capture the Color photo competition? It’s a photo competition sponsored by Travel Supermarket and it was a success last year and so they brought it… Read More
When it came time to decide where we would be staying during our trip to Edinburgh, it seemed like a no brainer. I’m a huge fan of boutique hotels and so I immediately gravitated toward The Glasshouse Edinburgh. It didn’t hurt that we’re part of the Marriott reward program and this hotel is part of… Read More
Do you typically avoid public transportation at home or when traveling? There’s no easier or more affordable way to get around and you might even have some fun. Yes, you might get lost, but isn’t that half of the adventure? Granted, sometimes it’s just a huge pain with having to switch several trains and buses… Read More
Time to hit the road again and this time was a trip to Scotland. Airfare being as high as it has been these days, I opted for British Airways as they have a few different options including their premium economy class or “World Traveller Plus.” With this class of service, you’re afforded more legroom and wider seats,… Read More
It may not be New Year’s yet, but it is that time of year when I start pondering the possibilities of our New Year’s Eve trip. In case you haven’t been following along, we decided to go down the alphabet and visit cities we have never been to before for New Year’s Eve. In 2011,… Read More
Norwegian Gem What could be better to do on a warm and sunny September morning than to visit a ship in port? The Norwegian Gem was in town on her Canada/New England cruise yesterday and I was able to get onboard for a few hours and tour her while she was in port in Boston.… Read More
With a trip to Iceland planned, I immediately felt the need to pack food along with me. Why? Well, because Icelandic people love their meat and fish and I don’t. On a prior trip to Reykjavik, I did get the chance to visit one vegetarian restaurant, Graenn Kostur, and quite honestly, I didn’t expect or know… Read More
Since 1984, if you’re in Reykjavik, Iceland and it’s August, you’re probably there to either run in or watch the Reykjavik Marathon. The beginning of the Reykjavik Culture Night Festival is kicked off every year with the Reykjavik Marathon. People come from all over the world to enjoy a variety of activities including music, art, sports, and other… Read More
