As you can tell by now, I am clearly a Harry Potter fan and had a fabulous time casually visiting film sites and hot spots where the author sourced her inspiration. From the train in Scotland to Edinburgh Castle, I felt that the U.K. was very magical even in the rain and snow. So naturally,... Continue Reading →
Spoiler alert! I don’t go to the movies often and when I do, I always research the one I’m interested in to make sure my time is not wasted. The last really good new movie I saw was La La Land and even then I had to see it twice to decide that I liked... Continue Reading →
How many times can I say The Beatles? This city lives and breathes everything Beatles related. So if you are a fan, Liverpool is a must. I took the Magical Mystery Bus tour which took you to the childhood homes of Paul McCartney and John Lennon as well as Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane. If... Continue Reading →
When I told my friend I had visited both Manchester and Liverpool and favored Liverpool, she replied “It’s quite grim up North!” Manchester was not my favorite stop but I had to visit the city to satisfy my curiosity. I felt ready to conquer the world after visiting the Chester Beatty library and sitting at... Continue Reading →
Dean Village: Don’t you mean The Forest of Dean from Harry Potter? Nestled beside the bustling and busy city of Edinburgh is the quaint hamlet of Dean Village. A river runs through and cobblestone streets and mid century homes are abutted by a graveyard which also has a Harry Potter-esque feel to it. If you... Continue Reading →