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Three Chimneys on Skye: Delicious Tastes of the Land and Sea

Three Chimneys on Skye: Delicious Tastes of the Land and Sea


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There are some phenomenal restaurants on the Isle of Skye.  For example, Michelin-starred Lochbay Restaurant is supposed to be wonderful, as is the Kinloch Lodge, located on the Southeast side of Skye.  I didn’t get a chance to eat at either of those restaurants.  But…

Isle of Skye – where the fairies live

Isle of Skye – where the fairies live


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Iceland has its trolls, Northern Ireland its giants, and the Isle of Skye has its fairies. 1. Fairy Glens On my last day at the Spoons, after check out, I ventured out to the Fairy Glens, which is near the town of Uig.  It was…

A very cold visit to Skye

A very cold visit to Skye


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In Scotland, there is no such thing as bad weatherโ€ฆonly the wrong clothes. Billy Connolly, Scottish actor and comedian. I must be the luckiest gal alive to be in Europe during the freak “Beast from the East” winter storm.  Snow in Edinburgh crippling the whole city,…

My own Jerusalem Syndrome – 36 hours in the Holy City

My own Jerusalem Syndrome – 36 hours in the Holy City


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Jerusalem Syndrome is a real thing . Many visitors to Jerusalem experience a sudden religious fervor, following a visit to the Holy City. Jerusalem Syndrome is infact a type of psychosis.ย  Although I was only in Jerusalem for two days and two nights, I came…

Machneyuda: Restaurant Review

Machneyuda: Restaurant Review


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I had about 36 hours in Jerusalem, with the first 18 or so hours during the Sabbath (the Jewish day of prayer).ย  So my options for activities and food were limited, to say the least.ย  But, following on advice from The Points Guy, and I…

36 Hours in Warsaw (Episode 2)

36 Hours in Warsaw (Episode 2)


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{Continued from Episode 1 of 36 Hours in Warsaw} I’m not ashamed to admit that I slept really early that first night in Warsaw.  Which probably led me to wake up even earlier.  But Sundays in Europe… get started late, if at all.  And even…

36 hours in Warsaw (Episode 1)

36 hours in Warsaw (Episode 1)


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From my last post, you’ll know that I have been in Vienna for school.  School is a two week stint in Vienna, and that means there’s a weekend in between … to go somewhere!  (obviously).  I mean, to be fair, this is my 4th trip…

The delightful town of Akureyri

The delightful town of Akureyri


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I am currently sitting in the lounge in Copenhagen, after a crazy morning in the Reykjavik KEF airport.  That alone will have to be it’s own post.  Reflecting upon my 10 days in Iceland, I realized how much I loved the North, especially Akureyri.  If…

Don’t be this guy!  A tale of an awful tourist

Don’t be this guy! A tale of an awful tourist


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I was on the Lake Myvatn tour in Northern Iceland when I encountered, quite possibly, the most awful tourist I’ve ever witnessed.ย  Throughout this post, I’ll add random photos from the day with caption describing the places, because this is, after all, a travel blog.…

Hunting Northern Lights in Akureyri

Hunting Northern Lights in Akureyri


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and common misconceptions On my first full day in Akureyri, Iceland, I started with horseback riding, and a food tour. Then, I immediately went from dinner to a Northern Lights tour. Coincidentally, Armann was my guide for both!ย  There are a few things I learned…