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Edinburgh Halloween: How to Have a Spooktacular Experience

Picture this: the cobbled streets of Edinburgh, shrouded in mist, a chill in the air, and a sense of mystery around every corner. If you’re a solo female traveler over 40 seeking an unforgettable Halloween adventure, look no further than the enchanting and historically rich city of Edinburgh. This ancient city takes on a whole …

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Edinburgh Christmas Market – The Best Way to Visit in 2023

The Best Way to Visit Edinburgh Christmas Market in 2023 If you’re dreaming of a magical holiday adventure, look no further than the enchanting Edinburgh Christmas Markets. Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, transforms into a winter wonderland, offering you the perfect opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit, while traveling solo with confidence, in a safe …

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How to Have the Perfect 3 Day Edinburgh Weekend

Let me show you how to have the perfect 3 day Edinburgh weekend itinerary planned for your trip. As a local to Edinburgh for over 30 years I know my way around. Let me guide you through the most efficient way to have the best time in Edinburgh, making the most of your time here. …

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Perfect Edinburgh Itinerary, Guaranteed to Make You Feel Like a Local

Have you visited Edinburgh before?  Think you have seen all there is to see?  Think again!  Read on to discover a perfect Edinburgh Itinerary of 5 secret places to visit – places the locals know, but tourists probably don’t. This perfect Edinburgh itinerary is for people who have visited Edinburgh before. You have seen the …

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How to Plan a Stunning Road Trip to Unst, Shetland

Summer 2020, Road Trip, Shetland Summer 2020 saw a slight easing of lockdown restrictions in Scotland. In Shetland, because of our island status, we were lucky enough to have had no Covid cases for months. Our island was operating on Level 1 restrictions: cafes and restaurants; museums and the cinema; tourist attractions and hotels could …

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Secrets to Your Best Shetland Trip Ever: 10 Essential Highlights Not to Miss

What would your best Shetland trip highlights be? Vikings? Simmer Dim? Kilts and Haggis? What is the first thing that springs to mind when you think of Shetland? Possibly the Police show of the same name on the BBC? (The new series is due to start filming April 2021 if you’re a fan). The thing …

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When Solo Female Travel Goes Wrong, it’s no Hozhoni

Telling it like it is, not having fun on my solo trip Have you ever taken a solo female travel trip and just felt that you were done with it and that you wanted to go home? Were you lacking that feeling of Hozhoni you sought? (Hozhoni is an American Indian Navajo word meaning a …