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History and Whiskey in Scotland
Battlefield of Culloden This is the site that ended the Jacobite uprising for good. The Battle of Culloden | National Trust for Scotland (nts.org.uk) The center has an exhibit that explains the war from both sides. Also, there are memorials and walking trails around the battle grounds themselves. The battle itself was done in 45
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Magical Isle of Skye
Sligachen Here there is a river and under the bridge of the river two different magical things are rummored to have occured. First a battle between giants. One warrior from Ireland and a local female warrior, Scathach, defending her title of greatest warrior. They were so evenly matched that the battle raged for weeks without
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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 of the MacDonalds, the MacDonald’s massacre, and Hagrid’s Hut. This area is also the background for the quiddich matches in the Harry Potter movies. Fort Williams Right outside of Fort Williams is Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain. Glenfinnan
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Exploring Loch Luss and Other Highland Gems
Luss My first stop on a 5-day tour of the highlands of Scotland was Luss. Here I got a look at my first loch. Of course, there are many of them, think hundreds, so it wouldn’t be the last. Rest and be Thankful The second stop is in the middle of nowhere. Rest And Be
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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 airport has only one small terminal and 2 baggage carousels. I only needed to wait 30 minutes before the bags began coming out. Getting to the city Even leaving the airport to get to the city I had several options. There are several bus companies,
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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 every 20-30 minutes. Here is the one trip in which I made mistakes so I was very glad that I left early. It is regional train C, which I accessed through line B. It was not clear to me that I needed to access the necessary
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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 am- the first slot. Now the tour operator asks participants to arrive 15 minutes early. Since I would be taking public transport for the first time, I decided to err on the side of caution and go even earlier. The Metro system
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Exploring Paris: Louvre, Wine Tasting, and Sightseeing
The writer flew from Calgary to Paris, facing delays and long waits at the airport. They advise against scheduling tours immediately after arrival. Despite missing some activities, they visited landmarks and attended a wine tasting. They observed unique street art and found shelter from rain. The day ended with a delicious meal. Paris presented both…
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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 new adventure plan, but it has started. Life at Seas was a bust and after a lot of requesting/demanding and hiring a lawyer in Turkey to send Miray notice, I finally received half of my money back in April. The rest
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