While I was in Amsterdam, I took a day trip out to see the windmills and fishing villages in the Netherlands. The destinations were beautiful, and a good breather from the central which I found quite packed on most days. We covered the Zaanse Schans windmill, Marken island and Volendam fishing village. Although I'm not one to go on tours (simply because I...

I went to Amsterdam sometime around early Summer, which I thought wasn't the best time to visit. Everything was just kind of... Normal? If you visit in Spring, you could take a day trip to visit their stunning tulip fields. If it were Autumn/Winter, Autumn foliages and snow will be surrounding the whole townscape. Anyhow, Amsterdam is still beautiful, even in June. It...

Just a few hours away from London is Scotland's capital and medieval town, Edinburgh! It came up at the top of my list after my friend recommended me a few places around the UK, because Edinburgh's old town just spoke to me. The quaint rustic town was lovely, to say the least, with its cobblestone streets, medieval castles and charming architecture. Never thought...