Five Movie Themed Bars to Visit in Edinburgh

Having a cocktail in an interesting bar is probably one of my favourite things to do when I’m exploring a new city because it’s a great way to break up a long day of being a tourist – whilst also doing something fun. With the pubs reopening and holiday planning commencing, I thought it might be the perfect time to share some of my favourite … Continue reading Five Movie Themed Bars to Visit in Edinburgh

The Magic Potions Tavern | Brewing Cocktails in Edinburgh’s Old Town

I like to think of myself as a some sort of magical travel genie when it comes to planning trips away because I somehow manage to find the craziest things, no matter where we go. And whilst I rarely leave a stone left unturned in the geeky activities department, a few things will occasionally slip under my radar – The Magic Potions Tavern being one of … Continue reading The Magic Potions Tavern | Brewing Cocktails in Edinburgh’s Old Town

A Guide to Avengers Filming Locations in Edinburgh

As promised, I’m working my way through a back log of posts from a few of my recent trips, and thought I’d start at the end, rather than the beggining, with Edinburgh. I visited the city over Hogmanay – Edinburgh’s version of New Year’s Eve – last year, and while the festivities didn’t end up being quite my cup of tea, the capital itself ceases … Continue reading A Guide to Avengers Filming Locations in Edinburgh

Where You Should Travel Based On Your Hogwarts House

One of the first things you do when you fall in love with the Harry Potter universe is fantasise about which house you would be in. Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin all value such different traits when it comes to its students, that you could probably place yourself quite easily if you know yourself well enough. And if you don’t? Well, there’s always Pottermore. I’m … Continue reading Where You Should Travel Based On Your Hogwarts House

The Elephant House | Birthplace of Harry Potter

When I visited Edinburgh last month, one statement put The Elephant House right to the top of my bucket list – ‘The Birthplace of Harry Potter’. It’s quite a bold claim don’t you think, and one not entirely based on fact because J.K. Rowling has said she came up with the Boy Who Lived on a train journey. Nevertheless, it is true that she spent … Continue reading The Elephant House | Birthplace of Harry Potter

12 Beautiful Places in Edinburgh to Visit at Christmas

Last weekend, Jess and I headed up to Edinburgh – my very first trip to Scotland. It’s currently December, which means it’s Christmas market season, and having already sampled our local festive stalls, I craved something a little more extravagant – something that would get me in the Christmas spirit. So we jumped in the car Friday morning, and after around 8 hours of driving … Continue reading 12 Beautiful Places in Edinburgh to Visit at Christmas