The most beautiful thing about castles isn't normally its architecture, the interiors or its details. Castles are usually built in strategic points and their primary goal was typical defense. So what is that makes it so exciting to visit castles, that goes beyond historical significance? There must be a lot of different opinions out there … Continue reading Castles up north – Eilean Castle
Last August I went once again up to Scotland and "raided" a few castles. One can't really get enough of looking at once was place of royals and yet feel slightly disgusted when pondering on how others could have so much. However, I imagine the contrast in these places couldn't be too pronounced. Castles (or … Continue reading Castles up north – the Urquhart
Bla bla bla, I love Scotland, bla bla bla, if you've been following this blog, you already know that. I used Inverness as my base to explore Skye and some castles around up there in the highlands. There isn't really much to do in Inverness - it's a small town, a small place, where visitors … Continue reading A few shots of the most northern city of the UK
I cannot tell you what attracts me so much about Scotland, what makes me want to go back so many times. What was it about the old fairytale like streets of Edinburgh, the gothicism of its cemeteries. I have seen the cutest old towns in so many other places, and London is rich in beautiful … Continue reading The eerie Isle of Skye
It doesn't matter how your life goes, how much in distress and melancholy you can be, there is a place where you'll always feel at ease. By the water. January is a tough month. you're hungover from the holidays, there is nothing to look forward to in the month, and it simply feels so long. … Continue reading At ease by the water in London
