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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Time Off to Travel
Hello folks. There will be no Sunday Special happening until June. I offer in its place random pictures & posts of my time in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland I'm looking forward to my adventures. I will also be updating on my Instagram account @Wanderstheworld #wanderstheworld and on the blog's Facebook page. Two more days... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Up Helly Aa Fire Festival, Scotland
January can be a dreary month in the northern hemisphere, what with its short days of sunlight, frigid cold air and in many places with snow but no place to ski or snowboard. So what does one do to help pass the dreariness? Well in Lerwick, Scotland they hold a fire festival on the last... Continue Reading →
SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – ISLE OF SKYE
Moody, majestic, jagged, remote, stunning - all these words play around my head when I think of Scotland's Isle of Skye. Although I have never been (yet) I imagine its beauty is remarkable. Although I may think it remote, the opposite is true. Found in the Inner Hebrides of the Scottish Highlands it is in... Continue Reading →