How to Make the Most of Your First Edinburgh Festival Fringe
My guide to planning your first Edinburgh Festival Fringe! Packed with tips, including how to find shows & budget accommodation ideas…
Festivals
Edogawa Fireworks Festival – Blown Away in Tokyo!
A surreal experience at Edogawa Fireworks Festival in Tokyo – an incredible even which turned out to be much bigger than I expected!
Halloween Around the World – How 12 Countries Celebrate
How different countries around the world celebrate Halloween – with input from locals! From its Celtic origins to modern twists, and everything in between.
Is Patzcuaro Lake the Most Amazing Dia de Muertos in Mexico?
Celebrating Dia de Muertos around Patzcuaro Lake in Michoacan State, Mexico – exploring the region that inspired Disney’s Coco!
Why You Need to Watch The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
What it’s like to watch the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo – the epic marching band extravaganza held every August in the castle grounds!
Holi in India – A Guide for Female Travellers
A travel girl’s guide to Holi, the festival of colour. Survival tips, insider tricks, and advice on what to wear to Holi in India…
Everything you Need to Know About Hogmanay in Edinburgh
Edinburgh local Gemma shares her insider tips for celebrating New Years Eve in Scotland in this fab guide to Edinburgh Hogmanay…
Celebrating Holi in Rishikesh
My experiences celebrating Holi in Rishikesh with locals and tourists. Stories and pictures from the stunning festival of colour!
Edinburgh Hogmanay: A Torchlight Procession Led by Vikings!
A few photos from Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession – led by actual Vikings through the city streets with hundreds of participants carrying flaming torches!