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Edinburgh: A Mid-Winter Stroll Down the Royal Mile

Edinburgh: A Mid-Winter Stroll Down the Royal Mile

Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 by walkingonforeignchels@gmail.com

Last Christmas we decided we should make the most of our time off and visit Edinburgh! I’ve never been to Scotland either so it was nice to tick another country off the list. As it was only a city break, we decided to go for 3 nights and drove up on Boxing Day. It’s only Read More

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Hi! I’m Michelle, I’m a Kiwi girl born and bred, living in Nottingham, England with my husband and travel buddy. We both have a passion for History and travel and we often choose our destinations based on the history of the area. I started this blog to connect with fellow travelers, document my own travels and pass on my own tips and tricks that I’ve picked up along the way.

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