May 2024

Exploring Belfast’s Street Art

I love seeing artwork as I walk about, and Belfast has an abundance of it. I…
Exploring Glasgow: Cathedral, Necropolis, and Brewery Tour

With one day in Glasgow before heading to Belfast, I decided to try the City Sightseeing…
Search for Nessie in the Loch Ness

Eilean Donan Castle Eilean Donan Castle is the second most photographed castle in Scotland, at least…
History and Whiskey in Scotland

Battlefield of Culloden This is the site that ended the Jacobite uprising for good. The Battle…
Magical Isle of Skye

Sligachen Here there is a river and under the bridge of the river two different magical…
Discover Glencoe, Fort Williams, Glenfinnan, and Mallaig: A Harry Potter Adventure in Scotland

Glencoe and the Three Sisters Not far from Oban, we made a trip to Glencoe, home…
Exploring Loch Luss and Other Highland Gems

Luss My first stop on a 5-day tour of the highlands of Scotland was Luss. Here…
Exploring the Charms of Edinburgh: From Harry Potter to Beer Tours

After leaving the bustle of Paris, Edinburgh, Scotland is a breath of fresh air. The Main…
Exploring the Palace of Versailles and Mountmartes

The Palace of Versailles (21 Euro value) is about an hour away from Paris by train which runs…
Paris: Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame de Paris, and Big Bus

While visiting Paris I needed to visit the iconic Eiffel Tower. (39 Euro value.) To avoid long lines I signed up for 9…
Exploring Paris: Louvre, Wine Tasting, and Sightseeing

The writer flew from Calgary to Paris, facing delays and long waits at the airport. They…
Voyage Update: Paris Plans, Scotland Excursion, and Packing Strategies

After the dissappointing no-go on the last world cruise, I’ve been pretty low key about my…