Author Profile: Katrina Milne

In early summer, my husband and I re-visited Denmark. On previous trips we had visited the capital city, Copenhagen but this time we wanted to venture a bit further and explore a new region - Aarhus. Aarhus is the second largest city in Denmark and I have to say I really enjoyed our time there. We stayed there for three nights and I think for a city break this is the perfect amount of...   view more

We started our trip in the city of Seville, the capital of Andalusia. The city is famed for its streets lined with orange trees and ceramic tiles and great food scene. We flew direct from Edinburgh with Ryanair. For this portion of our trip we dedicated two nights to Seville, and in my opinion for the city itself two days was more than enough time to fully...   view more

At the time of writing, Halloween 2025 is around the creepy corner. The city of London has a dark side with rich history and is the perfect place for a spooky weekend. I have included guided tours, attractions, foodie reccys and some independent shops. London might be famous for the Jack The Ripper serial killer case and there are dedicated tours, but there are also other things I recommend you...   view more

Edinburgh is blessed with many ice-cream and gelato places and I wanted to write about some of my favourite ones. It should be said that ice-cream can be enjoyed all year round and in Scotland it is eaten even in the depths of a rainy, cold winter. As with any of my blog posts, I have visited these locations and wholeheartedly recommend them. The majority of these locations are within the city centre area and the majority of them are local...   view more

Your guide of things to do, see and eat in Inverness. Inverness is the main city in the highlands, where the River Ness and the Moray Firth meet. The city itself, I find is very walk able and is a good base for exploring the surrounding area. I would advise two days here in the city to fully experience all the city has to offer, however if time is tight then one night could be...   view more

As a small business owner myself I will always support and recommend independent shops and businesses. This is my list of quirky and cool independent shops to visit whilst in Edinburgh. The list contains gift shops, books stores, foodie boutiques and clothing shops that are worthy of a visit. You'll see that a few of them are on Leith Walk (it is Edinburgh’s longest street) and centrally...   view more

Arguably one of the most famous Monarchs in Scottish History, the iconic Mary Queen of Scots is still talked about today. This post will showcase the sights to see in and near Edinburgh that link back to Mary’s turbulent life. If you are a lover of Scottish royal history and want to learn about Mary’s life whilst you are visiting the capital check out this post...   view more

If you are visiting Belfast for the first time, here are my list of things that you should see and do. I spent four nights in the city, with one of the days spent on a day trip to the Giant’s Causeway. I would recommend at least three nights to allow yourself time to fully explore Belfast and all it has to...   view more

If you are a history nerd like me, you may want to check out these places in New York city. Many of these sites are indoors and perfect if you are visiting in the colder months like we did. Initially when I had planned this New York trip, the city history was not at the top of my list but I was pleasantly surprised and wanted to write about some of these really interesting locations throughout the...   view more

If you are a Royal family fan, past and present, then this guide will showcase the best spots to visit across Edinburgh. Start your day off with a visit to the official residence of His Majesty The...   view more

If you are heading to the capital of Colombia soon, this travel guide is my list of must visit things you should see and eat! We started and ended our 16 day trip in the city and since it has the largest airport it is likely you’ll pass through...   view more

If you are visiting Paris soon and are looking for an interesting day trip from the city then I would check out Chantilly for the Chateau and gardens. If, like me, you love historical palaces and castles then Chantilly is a great day out. If you have visited Versailles and are looking for somewhere a little different and perhaps lesser known then read this...   view more