Located in the beautiful Jungfrau region of Switzerland, the Grütschalp to Mürren hike gives you panoramic views of some of the most iconic Swiss mountains. Even better? There’s very little incline, making this a great beginner’s hike. And, EVEN BETTER, this hike is accessible year round. It’s hard to believe that you can go hiking (really! Without...
Alsace is an incredibly beautiful part of France. I feel like in literally every single post I write about Alsace, I say that “it’s like you walked in to the town in Beauty and the Beast”, but it’s true! The villages in Alsace are probably the most charming and quaint places you’ll ever see. I’m blown away every time I visit...
The Fife Coastal Path is a stunning multi-day Scottish coastal walk that takes you from Newburgh to Kincardine. The entire path takes around 9 days to complete, but the coastline is very accessible by public transport so you can break the trip up into stages! The section we chose to walk (and highly recommend for you to!) is from Elie to Crail. This section goes...
If you’re in Edinburgh, a North Berwick day trip is an incredible city escape. With stunning beaches and the most charming streets, North Berwick has plenty of things to do and places to see. Here’s how to have the perfect North Berwick day trip! Like this post? Pin it! How to get from Edinburgh to North Berwick One of the best things about a day trip...
Edinburgh is a city with a seemingly endless number of green spaces and walking paths to explore. Whether you’re looking for city escapes or the best tourist attractions, Edinburgh will have a walk that has what you’re looking for. Here are, in no particular order, the 11 best walks in Edinburgh! Like this post? Pin it for later! Waters of Leith The...
Circus Lane is one of the best little hidden gems in Edinburgh. I’m a little embarrassed that I live so close and yet it’s taken me years to get here! What better way to kick off my exploring Edinburgh series, which I’ve announced in this travel journal post! How to get to Circus Lane Edinburgh is an incredibly walkable city. It takes roughly thirty...
The Dolomites peak season is in the summertime, from July to September. In October, many of the refugios start to close and the crowds disappear. I had heard a lot of mixed reviews about heading to the Dolomites in October, so I decided to check it out myself! My verdict? The Dolomites are absolutely worth visiting in October, but you need to be prepared and know...
If you’re heading over to Switzerland, you’re going to need to pack well to take full advantage of visiting this insanely beautiful country! Once you’ve planned your itinerary (check out some of my favourite day trips in Switzerland!) and you’ve figured out what activities you want to do, you’ll need to get packing! After living part...
The Pentland Hills Regional Park is my favourite escape from Edinburgh. Easily accessible by bus, getting into the Scottish lowlands only takes around 40 minutes from Scotland’s capital. The Carnethy Hill and Turnhouse Hill Pentlands Walk is one of the best walks in the Pentlands! Here’s everything you need to know before you go. The Carnethy Hill and...
Jungfraujoch (pronounced yoong-frow-yock) is one of Switzerland’s most well-known and expensive tourist attractions! Located in the Alps, it lays between the Jungfrau and Mönch mountains. You can take a train up to the Jungfraujoch, where there’s a whole station of activities and insane viewpoints of mountains, glaciers, and the valleys beneath you...