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(May 2024) - Part 3. For Part 1 of this series on Edinburgh, see this blog post. For Part 2 of this series on Culross, Falkirk, and Loch Lomond see this blog post. For my next leg, I depart the dreamy studio on Loch Lomond and head north to the highlands with a few stops along the way. Before I get too far along, I plan to stay a couple nights in Pitlochry while attending the highland games and visit some more must-see locations. A gorgous day looking up to Stirling Castle on

(May 2024) - Part 2. For Part 1 of this series, see this blog post. Continuing on my journey, I wanted to take some more time enjoying the sights of the Loch Lomond area. In my past visits I had only driven through the area. This time I had my eye set on visiting a few spots along the path from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond, as well as a few new places for me to venture around the lake. Culross About 30 minutes outside of Edinburgh in Fife, I visited Scotland's most complete and b

(May 2024) I was due to come back in the fall of 2020, but we all know why that was delayed. So, after Covid, it was a priority for me to find a way to make it back to my beloved Scotland. It wasn't until May 2024 that I could make that trip again. I was in a new relationship for a few months when it was time to travel and decided that continuing going solo, as per my past trips, still felt right. I was anticipating my mother's health to take a turn sometime in the near futur

Capturing the magic that Scotland has consumed of my heart these past 8 years has been difficult to describe with only words. While scrolling through socials, the algorithm delivered to me content from a photographer named Gabby Secomb Flegg featuring her curated "Main Character Moment" photoshoots and workshops located in Scotland. Check out her page and socials for Scotland Magic. And then the inspiration hit! If I could have photos captured of me being enveloped by the cit

Check out my ride attraction reviews for Disney California Adventures from the perspective of being a plus sized woman.

Check out my ride attraction reviews for Disneyland Park in California from the perspective of being a plus sized woman.

I decided to give you my top 20 places to visit when I'm in Edinburgh. Initially, I was going to only do a top 10 list, but there are just too many gems to discover in this small city. This tiny-town packs a major punch for things to do. And if you are a Harry Potter or Outlander fan, there are some pretty cool sights to check out here, too. You can spend as little as 1-2 days in Edinburgh or stay as long as you want. The city has a wide variety of places to visit to satisfy

Here are just a few tips on planning your trip to this small but mighty city! I have a few quick notes for you on how long to stay, when to go, how to get there, and how to get around - of course from the POV of this Plus-Sized traveler. How Much Time Should I Spend in Edinburgh? Edinburgh is a small but robust city with a wide variety of activities to fill any length of itinerary and to satisfy all different interests. I have spent 3 full days and up to a full week in the ci

If you only spend a couple days in this beautiful capitol of Scotland, here is a list of my top 6 attractions to experience.

Although it was an extremely short trip, it was everything and beyond our expectations. We were able to make connections to part of our ance

Plus size traveler visiting Dublin with her mom. Great perspective on traveling with someone with mobility issues.

The most shocking of them all? It just so happened, that the cottage I had booked on a whim months earlier, was actually owned by my family!

In April 2018, I set out for my return trip to my love, Scotland. It was going to be a shorter trip and more budget tight. So, I decided to only spend a week in Edinburgh. More to come in an upcoming post about the ins and outs of visiting Edinburgh. And all about my travel buddy, Green Ape. My journey to save a few bucks, nearly cost me my entire trip. THE PLAN First off, here is a tip. When booking your flights and looking for some short cuts to save yourself some $, really

To say that I'm highly interested in British culture would be a massive understatement. I have been raised by Anglophile parents who were equally obsessed with British culture and history. For the record, according to my DNA results, I am 70% English, 20% Irish and 10% German. So, it only made sense that our one-and-only big international trip as a family was to England when I was 5 years old (in April of 1989). Even at that age, I was already familiar with famed British come

A day guide to my favorite fall eats here in the NW. From brunch to lunch, and from snack to dinner, here is a list of my top cravings.

Are you obsessed with Fall as much as me?! This is the season all year that I wait in anticipation for. The crisp, cool air. The damp and frosty mornings broken up by the brilliant warmth of the sun busting through in the afternoon. Leaves changing colors to vibrant yellows, reds and oranges across the entire landscape contrasted by the dark hunter greens of our dense forests. The scent of pumpkin-spiced everything wafting from local coffee shops. The tastes of hot stews, sou

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