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 →
I begin to daydream when I reminisce about my trip to the Scottish Highlands. I would go back in an instant to this very special place. I took a day trip by bus from Edinburgh to the Highlands and Loch Ness but didn’t make it to the Isle of Skye which I will have to... Continue Reading →
At the edge of the University of Glasgow campus, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum had everything and was so interesting. There were famous paintings from artist’s I already knew I enjoyed like Dali as well as antique furniture and stained glass. Not to mention the modern art installations which almost seemed to be part... Continue Reading →