Few cities can match Edinburgh for charm, character, and cultural depth. Whether you’re exploring on a crisp blue-sky day or diving into its rich literary heritage, Scotland’s capital offers a unique blend of historic elegance and modern vibrancy. Here’s what makes a visit to Edinburgh unforgettable—and why it’s one of the UK’s top destinations.
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Great weather and local friends can make travel in Germany truly special. Here’s a firsthand travel guide to exploring the best of Germany—cities, cuisine, public transport, culture, and tips to make your journey unforgettable.
There’s something uniquely electric about the London Marathon. With over 56,000 runners crossing the finish line of the punishing 42-kilometre course, it’s a spectacle that must be seen to be believed.
The day begins with awe as the elite wheelchair athletes blaze through the streets, showcasing phenomenal upper-body strength and determination. Then come the elite men and women runners—extraordinary athletes whose effortless, long strides make 42 km look deceptively easy.
But the heart of the marathon lies with the masses: everyday heroes who’ve secured their place through a fiercely competitive ballot or chosen to run for charity. Each would have trained for months. Some glide through the course, others battle every step—but each runner is an inspiration.
Continue readingThese gardens in the South-West London boasts the most diverse botanical collections in the world. If you go, try to choose a fine day. Pack a picnic as you will want to be there all day! There is a lot to see and doing a free guided tour is recommended.
Kew Gardens is far more than just a picturesque park – it’s a living museum, a center for conservation, a sanctuary away from the bustle of central London. It’s a very special place and my pictures do a poor job of conveying its beauty.
Having lived in London for a couple of years, we have discovered a bunch of charming places that a first time visitor would likely not see on a quick visit. Here are my favourites. They are all free so if you are in the vicinity, pop by for a look!
The island of Sardinia is located to the west of the peninsula of Italy. It is a surprisingly large island and a week is not enough time to fully sightsee the whole of it. In the space of a week, it was only possible for us to visit a little of the southern half of the island and that was with quite a busy itinerary.
We visited in mid-October and as you will see from the photos, the weather was gloriously sunny and a perfect 25C during the day. It was warm enough for swimming but not too annoyingly warm for a day of sightseeing. This is considered shoulder season. Therefore, there were other perks such as cheaper accommodation, inexpensive car rental and less crowds at the attractions.
Paris is a gorgeous city and it’s only a quick 2.5 hour train ride on the Eurostar from London. We visited in the middle of September. The weather was perfection – cool and lovely in the low 20s. The city looked majestic and elegant as always. Remnants of the recent Olympics and Paralympics were being taken down. So based on these few days in Paris and my time in London, which is better? (Note: I’m probably biased as I know London better and I speak English!)
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