• Europe,  Scotland,  UK

    8 of my favorite things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland

    Edinburgh, a beautifully picturesque town embedded into it’s landscape.  A medieval castle appearing as if it pushed up from the lush green and rocky ground, pouring itself out onto the road that tumbles downhill with colorful shopfronts lining the stone streets, landing you at the foot of a palace.  The old town takes you back in time giving the city a duality of charm and history with modern touches.   Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson described it perfectly as “Half a capital and half a country town, the whole city leads a double existence; it has long trances of the one and flashes of the other; like the king of…

  • A perfect day trip from Dublin Ireland, what to do in Howth
    Ireland,  Snapshot Sunday

    Sunny Seaside Afternoon: Things to Do in Howth Ireland

    While visitors may want to spend all their time in Ireland’s capital, there are so many phenomenal day trips from Dublin. Just a half hour from the city is a beautiful seaside village that can make for a memorable day along the Irish seaside. There are enough things to do in Howth and then some to add to your Ireland itinerary. Things to do in Howth I mentioned that Howth is a picturesque seaside town and the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon. Where to Eat in Howth There are several options for hearty, delicious meals in Howth. While visiting Howth, the first choice would be the local fresh…