The Scots have a reputation for being pessimistic (check out this … hilarious? sad? article I found on the subject…) http://www.trans4mind.com/counterpoint/index-humor-inspiration/humor2.shtml As the gentleman Scot said to his lady “It’s … Read More
From www.edfringe.com: “The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest arts festival in the world and takes place every August for three weeks in Scotland’s capital city. Every year thousands of performers … Read More
Google maps suggested the A74 north towards Edinburgh, which would have been faster, but thank goodness we stumbled upon the Scottish Borders Historic Tourist Route (A7), a scenic route through that loosely … Read More
Our road trip on Sunday from the Cotswolds to Edinburgh took us through western England and the Lake District. The drive was fantastic; the landscape transformed dramatically from the pastoral … Read More
Fly immediately to Switzerland, do not pass Go. Just landed Zurich, stunning landscapes on the flight in… Edinburgh posts coming soon, then let the hiking begin: Bernese Oberland, Mont Blanc … Read More
Love these tips from Mountain Trek on how to Ensure the Best Travel Experience Ever http://www.mountaintrek.com/the-art-of-travellingtrekking/
The canal system in the UK is unique and extensive. Originally started in the 1760’s to transport coal, textiles and other goods, the system at its height was a 3000 … Read More
We spent a lovely afternoon in Stratford-Upon-Avon Saturday highlighted by another lively tour with our friend, David, who had guided us in Oxford. David is from Stratford originally and is … Read More
The picturesque, quaint and historic area called The Cotswolds, west and north of London, provided us a perfect respite between London and Edinburgh. Leaving Windsor Castle, we headed for Chipping … Read More
We rented a car Friday to drive out to the Cotswolds (see next post), and we visited Windsor Castle on the way. Windsor Castle (started in 1070) is still a … Read More