There’s a quiet kind of magic tucked at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. It’s where the city grows quiet as the crowds thin. This is Holyroodhouse. And behind the stately walls of the Palace, the sweet aroma of the gardens invigorate the senses. Holyroodhouse Garden is where history is alive in every leaf, flower…
I witnessed something dazzling — a grand display of military bands, precision units, animated light shows, fireworks, and drones. All within an 8,500-seat stadium built on the historic grounds of Edinburgh Castle. The 75th anniversary of the Military Tattoo did not disappoint. On a cool, crisp night beneath the castle lights, this year’s theme — Heroes —…
Northern Ireland’s coastline is a treasure trove of scenic splendor. When I stepped on the vast trail known as the Giants Causeway nestled between the wild North Atlantic Ocean and enormous cliffs, I was dwarfed by the larger beauty around me. Giants Causeway is Northern Ireland’s first and only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Huge slender…
Tower of London Royalty had it privileges— and still does— at the Tower of London, the wildly popular historic and infamous landmark. Behind a massive stone wall is a complex the size of a city encircling a castle. Over 3 million people visit every year, most of whom are willing to wait in a long…
