Airlie Guest House Edinburgh
29 Minto St. Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1SB, United Kingdom
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Green Hills and Rugged Landscapes
... grass and relax, perhaps take a nap (I couldn't resist the temptation myself!) I have no idea how I would have felt about the city if it were it's "normal" weather of gray skies and off-and-on rain showers, I couldn't even imagine missing out on the spotless views of the city from Arthur's Seat (which I highly recommend)...I just found it so refreshing to feel so connected to nature in such a modern ...
Castles do still exist....
As I didn't fancy [see that English slang already!!!] being alone for Christmas, I decided to book myself on a Christmas tour. Google through out a couple of options for me. Paris, Scotland and Czech Republic were the top choices. I decided on Scotland. It was the only opportunity that I thought I would have to get to Scotland and I know I will be passing through Paris and Czech Rebulic in the new year, so 2 days before it was due to depart, I was finalising ...
Kings, Kastles, and Kilts oh my!
... a steep admission fee so visitors can tour it. We decided not to pay the fee and opted instead for a hike up to “King Arthurs Seat”. Not sure why it is called this but it sits on the vent of the same volcano where the castle sits and yields great views of the city (250m high).
Following our hike we spent some time looking for a couple cafes where J.K. Rowling apparently wrote ...
Day 5. 19th June. Durham/Hadrian's Wall/Edinburgh
... we had missed it, a man on a quad bike came down the road and told us – in a thick as thick Scotts accent – to stop and wait. And there they were, at least 50 riders all out in the poring rain (as they had been for the last 4 hours).
I am so happy to be in Scotland, I’ve always been fascinated with the history and culture. And I must say the accent is in my top 3 favorites. J Oh and again, Elizabeth Wooten-Basset has taken us on ...
Venezuela: Into the Revolution
... alternative to the “Washington Consensus” – a liberal-plural political system combined with free-market capitalism – demonstrating to the rest of us that another world is possible, that there are alternatives to the barbarity of global capital. As such, the changes taking place in Venezuela have become an inspiration for many, as well as a source of intense and ...

