Category: Destinations
The USA’s Oldest City, St Augustine – Things to Do & Travel Guide
My family has driven through St. Augustine several times on our drives down to Orlando. Sadly, my unadventurous parents think that driving through a town is the equivalent of seeing it. When we went down for Thanksgiving, I conquered one of my travelling fears and rented a car so I could go out to St. Augustine and finally get to see the city.
History of St Augustine
St. Augustine has a history much unlike other US cities. Though it belonged to the Native Americans for about 3000 years before, including the Timucua, the history that’s most known about comes … Continue reading
Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in DestinationsTags: florida, north america, st augustine, united states
1 Comment ★ Permalink
The Ancient Marvel of Cordoba, Spain – Things to Do & Travel Guide
If you’ve taken a European architecture class, you’ve probably heard of the Great Mosque of Cordoba. Because it came up in so many of my courses, I just had to visit it on my trip to Andalusia. A huge perk is that it’s located in one of Andalusia’s finest cities: Cordoba. This city is filled with tonnes of charm, history, and beauty.
The History of Cordoba
Like other Andalusian cities, Cordoba has a history of cultural mixing. It was a Roman city but further thrived when it became Islamic only a few centuries later. It’s said that around the 10th … Continue reading Posted on Friday, January 10, 2020 in DestinationsTags: andalusia, cordoba, europe, spain
No Comments ★ Permalink
Alnwick Castle and Gardens (a Harry Potter Filming Location!)
Alnwick Castle is a fairytale-looking castle in Northumberland, England, and it currently serves as the seat of the 12th Duke of Northumberland. It was founded in the 11th century and has served as the seat of Northumberland nobility for hundreds of years. It’s actually still inhabited by English nobility today. However, a main reason people visit is because it’s the location where the first two Harry Potter movies were filmed. The exterior was used as the grounds of Hogwarts. That was the real draw for me and my family to take a trip from Edinburgh and see it – even … Continue reading
Posted on Saturday, November 9, 2019 in DestinationsTags: alnwick, england, europe
No Comments ★ Permalink
33+ Things to Do in Edinburgh
As the biggest city in Scotland, there are numerous fun things to do in Edinburgh. Edinburgh is an absolutely beautiful city and one of my favourites. It’s steeped in history and has amazing architecture, history, and culture. There are lots of things to do in Scotland’s capital, and here is a list of 33+ of them.
Places to See in Edinburgh
Go up to Calton Hill.
Calton Hill was established in the romantic era when faux ruins were in style. It has some interesting pieces but also boasts wonderful views of the city.
Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Holyrood Palace… Continue reading
Posted on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in DestinationsTags: edinburgh, europe, scotland
No Comments ★ Permalink
Visiting the Historic Stirling Castle in Scotland
Stirling Castle is arguably one of the most important places in Scotland. It’s an easy day trip from Edinburgh and is a must-see for anyone interested in Scottish history and castles, as it is a very complete castle with very recognisable residents. We got to stop here for a few hours and had it was definitely worth the visit.
The History of Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle is known as the dividing point between the Scottish Highlands and the rest of Scotland, but it also has incredible historical significance. The castle dates back to the 1100s and flip-flopped in ownership between … Continue reading
Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2019 in DestinationsTags: europe, scotland, stirling
No Comments ★ Permalink
39+ Things to Do in Los Angeles
As the city of stars, there’s a lot of things to do in Los Angeles. Here’s a list of over 39 things to do on your trip to LA!
Please note that a few of these are outside city limits, but I included them on this list because they’re still staples of Los Angeles.
Places to See
Walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Certain celebrities have been selected to get a star on the Walk of Fame – and some even have more than one. See how many names you recognise on the ground.
See the handprints at the TCL
… Continue reading Posted on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in DestinationsTags: california, los angeles, north america, united states
No Comments ★ Permalink
Wandering Around Berlin, Germany: Things to Do & Travel Guide
I’ll be quite honest with you: Berlin was never on my list of destinations. If you follow my blog, you know that I’m more into cultural history and historical architecture. Berlin doesn’t really have any more historical buildings and a lot of its history is more modern, and obviously focused on the second World War. The people who recommended Berlin to me were all big on nightlife so no, I didn’t want to go.
However I chose to when it became a much-needed stop between Poznan and Dresden. And it was actually a very fun stop.
… Continue reading Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in DestinationsBefore you go, I
Tags: berlin, europe, germany
No Comments ★ Permalink
Harry Potter’s Edinburgh: 6 Magical Sites to Visit
Edinburgh is a great city, and I’ve written about it a few times. But if it’s not a great enough city as it is, it’s also a great place for Harry Potter fans to visit as it’s steeped in Harry Potter history. J.K. Rowling moved to Edinburgh to be near her sister, and the welfare-dependent single mother wrote her first Harry Potter novels in this magical city. It’s easy to see where her inspiration came from.
There are a lot of walking tours to take but everything can easily be seen on your own, so I suggest saving some money … Continue reading
Posted on Monday, August 12, 2019 in DestinationsTags: edinburgh, europe, harry potter, scotland
No Comments ★ Permalink
The Medieval Gem of Strasbourg – Things to Do & Travel Guide
Strasbourg is the largest city in Alsace, and the entire region is incredibly cute with old timber-frame buildings and splashes of colour – a marriage of French and German cultures. It’s a great day trip from Paris that’s only 1h45m away by train, but also a visit in its own right.
Strasbourg’s History
Strasbourg has been inhabited since prehistoric times and became a Roman settlement, like many modern-day French cities. In medieval times, it became part of the Holy Roman Empire. It was a “Free City” for centuries and became the city where Johannes Gutenberg first invented the moveable type … Continue reading
Posted on Friday, August 2, 2019 in DestinationsTags: alsace, europe, france, strasbourg
No Comments ★ Permalink
Things to Do in Dublin: from Vikings to Oscar Wilde
I first went to Dublin several years ago but I didn’t know much about it. I’d never heard about the great things to do and see in Dublin, so I only got a day there and assumed it wouldn’t be my cup of tea. I was so wrong. Dublin is a great city and deserves several days to explore, which is why I recently went back to properly see the Irish capital.
Dublin’s History
Of course, Dublin dates back to the days of the Vikings and was founded by the group of wanderers in the 9th century. It still retains … Continue reading
Posted on Sunday, July 28, 2019 in DestinationsTags: dublin, europe, ireland
2 Comments ★ Permalink
| ← Newer | Older → |
