With four days in Edinburgh (or more), you have a good amount of time to see the city and explore beyond Edinburgh. In this 4 day Edinburgh itinerary, I’ll help you explore the must-see highlights as well as the hidden gems of both Old Town and New Town in Edinburgh, and then I’ll point you …
With only two days in Edinburgh, you’ll need to know which places in Edinburgh are worth it and which ones aren’t. In this 2 day Edinburgh itinerary, I’ll help you explore the must-see highlights of both Old Town and New Town in Edinburgh. I first visited Edinburgh in 2022, and then I returned again twice …
With only one day in Edinburgh, you’ll need to make peace with the fact that you’ll be just scratching the surface. It will be essential that you don’t waste any time on attractions or sites that aren’t worth it. I live in Edinburgh now, having moved here in 2025 because I couldn’t get enough, and …
The first time I visited Edinburgh, I spent three days in the city plus one day on a day trip to the Scottish Highlands. I was enamored. So much so I returned a year later and spent a whole week in Edinburgh for Hogmanay. My infatuation continued to burn, I could not get Edinburgh out …
Staying in a hotel that has views of Edinburgh Castle means you can enjoy the sight during your entire stay in Edinburgh. On my second visit to Edinburgh, I stayed for a week in a 1-bedroom flat in Grassmarket in Old Town with views of Edinburgh Castle out the window. It was, in short, incredible …
How many times have you visited a new city or town and thought, “Yeah, I could live here”? For me, it was just once — when I visited Edinburgh, Scotland. What Inspired Me to Move Across the World? The idea of moving to Edinburgh, Scotland came to me on my first visit in 2022 as …
My first visit to London was a disappointment. When I first visited London, I booked a hotel for 5 nights—five! I had so many plans, so many dreams. In reality, I was ready to leave after day 1. Where was the charm? the historical architecture? the beauty? All I got were CROWDS, basic modern cityscapes, …
Inverness is a great base for exploring the greater Scottish Highlands area. I did just that, spending almost a week in Inverness and taking day trips out to various castles, distilleries, and hikes. Consider doing the same, and returning to Inverness each night, ready for dinner and a night on the town. There are so …
A common mistake people make when planning their first trip to Isle of Skye is booking a day trip from Inverness. Sure, maybe you are limited on time, maybe you just want to see the famous isle and then continue on your way. But if you’re wanting to do it right the first time, you’ll …
Isle of Skye is absolutely breathtaking. With so many things to do, what should you not miss on the Isle of Skye? I’ve gotten to travel to Isle of Skye twice — once on a 2-day Isle of Skye tour and once on a 4-day self-driven vacation. I’ve visited all the must-see spots in Isle …
