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A Day Trip to Edinburgh – in the Rain!

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“This is a city of shifting light, of changing skies, of sudden vistas. A city so beautiful it breaks the heart again and again.” I’ve always loved this quote about Edinburgh, written by author Alexander McCall Smith. It seems to…

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Coffee and Cocktails in Scotland’s Capital

Edinburgh is well known for its abundance of independent boutiques, bars, and bistros, so naturally I had to seek out some of these quirky hotspots during my recent weekend spent exploring Scotland’s capital. Everyone knows I’m a caffeine fiend, but…

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The Surprise of St Giles’ Cathedral

Organ music thundered under the eaves and soaring stone arches, but not even a hint of it could be heard outside on the Royal Mile. Drenched by a downpour (not unusual in this part of the world) I had hurried…

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Edinburgh Eats: Urban Angel

From Hanover Street you can see the sea, the Firth of Forth glistening just beyond the Georgian rooftops of Edinburgh’s New Town.  The corner with Queen Street is home to Urban Angel, an ethical coffee shop and bistro. At first…

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Gallivanting Around The Grassmarket

Scotland’s capital looked exceptional in the sunshine last weekend; everyone seemed to be outside experiencing Edinburgh’s autumn glow.  The chimney tops and turrets of the Old Town were silhouetted against the bright blue sky, overlooking streets where relaxed cafe customers…

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Seven Spectacular City Skylines

In the last few weeks the final piece of One World Trade Center has been fitted in New York.  The tower has now overtaken the Empire State Building in midtown Manhattan, making it the tallest building in the U.S. (not…

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