Tag: Scotland

  • Wander Diaries – Fèis Ìle Whisky Festival, Scotland

    Wander Diaries – Fèis Ìle Whisky Festival, Scotland

    Fèis Ìle—The Islay Festival is a yearly spring event that offers those who love whisky a chance to sample and learn of Islay’s famed peaty whisky in a fun and friendly environment. And if one doesn’t like whisky, there is no need to worry; there are other options to drink, as well as to experience…

  • Wander Diaries – Scotland with Puffins

    Wander Diaries – Scotland with Puffins

    Landing in Scotland after the stressful ordeal of losing my passport and nearly missing my flight was a moment of pure joy and immense relief. The thrill of alighting at my destination added sweetness to the entirety of the trip. The days my friend and I spent there were a flurry of activities along with…

  • My Epic Travel Fail

    My Epic Travel Fail

    Never ever think that seasoned travellers don’t make mistakes! Messing up isn’t just something that happens to occasional travellers – it can happen to ANYONE! Just ask me, someone who has travelled often yet made a major travel mistake only a few short weeks ago. A trip that had been in the works for years…

  • Sunday Special – Harry Potter Everything, UK

    JK Rowling’s Harry Potter book series brought magic to life. The series and subsequent movies are loved by millions around the world. I myself am no exception. I credit my older sister with this as she left me her copies of the first three books to read after a visit back home. In my travel’s…

  • Edinburgh in Pictures

    I’m back to “normal”, though for me travelling is my normal life. But ya know what I mean. Here are some pics of the very beautiful city of Edinburgh. All photos taken and owned by Eeva Valiharju / Wanders The World

  • Photo Update on Scotland

    Hello! I am in Killarney, Ireland right now.  Wifi in some places has been spotty & I’ve been out and about. I will write more later but here are a few photos of Scotland from after I left off. Edinburgh will come soon.  All photos taken and owned by Eeva Valiharju / Wanders the World

  • Scotland Highlights – Part II 

    After my near miss I settled nicely on my train to Edinburgh Waverley where I then connected to a train for Birnam and Dunkeld in the Perthshire region. I came here to listen to some traditional music at a pub known as The Taybank. They hold trad music sessions every Thursday.  Plus I wanted to…

  • Scotland Highlights – Part I

    I have been here now a few days. I arrived safe & sound into London Heathrow but then that was when the adventures began. I purchased a Heathrow Express train ticket to get me into London in 15 min and then a short Tube ride to Kings Cross Station so I could catch my train…