From nautical charm and cozy cafes to off-the-grid arts spaces with an industrial edge, Copenhagen seems to have everything a traveler could ask for and then some. But as you plan your solo trip to Denmark's capital, some very real questions may pop up. Is Copenhagen safe for solo female travel? What are some great things to do alone in C[...]
So you’re planning a solo trip to Edinburgh? First of all, great choice! In so many ways, Edinburgh is the ideal city for solo female travelers. In fact, Edinburgh was my very first solo travel experience. Along with fantasies about castles and ruggedly handsome men in kilts come some important practical questions…is Edinburgh safe f[...]
Looking for an easy day trip from Edinburgh? I've got twelve of my favorites here for you, from car free day trips to the best day tours from Edinburgh.
This easy day trip is a quirky, magical little journey that set my inner explorer into overdrive. Sail the Firth of the Forth with me and take the Inchcolm Island Ferry. Come wander the abandoned Inchcolm Abbey with me (watch out for the twisty staircase!). Get the skinny on the Three Bridges and Inchcolm Island boat tour. I've got your g[...]
You don't always have to travel to lands far away to find a little bit of magic. Case in point? Rosslyn Chapel! A Rosslyn Chapel Day trip is within seven miles of Edinburgh, but it feels like another realm. Take a stroll in the incredibly quaint Rosslyn Village. Have lunch in a historic pub. Explore the enchanted ruins of Rosslyn[...]
Getting a tattoo in a foreign country can be a perfectly safe, clean and culturally enlightening experience.
Coolest places to eat, drink, shop and hang out in Zurich, Switzerland.
With the beginning of the pandemic three years in the rear view, we've adjusted to our new normal. Or have we? Working from home has blurred the lines between our personal and professional lives. With so many things vying for our attention in a home office environment, creative folks may be feeling this pinch more than ever, leaving lots[...]
Tucked in the mountains that divide Italy from Switzerland's Italian-speaking region of Ticino, a weekend in Locarno, Switzerland offers a welcome change of pace from the hustle and bustle of big cities like Zürich and Milan. What do falcons, Elton John's handprints, New Orleans Jazz, international film festivals, an[...]
Berwick Upon Tweed first caught my eye as I swept past it on the London North East Railway. I was on a trip between Edinburgh and London with no time to stop. As a solo female expat who has made Edinburgh her home for years now, I knew I had to find out more about this tiny town. The dramatic rocky coast, picturesque lighthou[...]