Waking up at Molrich, we had breakfast and an early start as we had a full day of adventures. Carribridge Our first stop was Carrbridge, a 300-year-old footbridge. It was a beautiful place to stretch our legs and take some photos of this picturesque location. There was a small store located next to where…
From St. Andrews to Aviemore
After three wonderful days in Edinburgh, we left our hotel soon after breakfast. Leaving the city, we passed the Forth Bridge heading north into the Scottish Highlands and our next destination, Aviemore. This is one of three bridges built next to each other. This is a railway bridge and one of the oldest of its…
Frankenstein in Edinburgh
Whenever we travel, it’s always fun to encounter the unexpected. With Mark’s background in wedding planning, we often encounter a wedding or a couple taking wedding portraits somewhere. However, this event really took us by surprise as we were exploring Edinburgh. Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Walking down the Royal Mile heading to Holyrood Palace,…
Exploring Edinburgh
Over our three days in Edinburgh, we had a wonderful mix of included tours, optional tours, and free time. So, we took full advantage of the beautiful weather and explored lots of the city. Random Weird Stuff: Our cover photo is taken from the upper levels of Edinburgh Castle. Off in the distance…
Eating in Edinburgh
We’re jumping in with fork and knife and sharing our Edinburgh dining experiences! To be honest, it actually started in our last blog about our stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre. Trust us, we’ve explored many fun and interesting places, but it’s much easier to group our dining experiences together…
Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre
We finally, after a fantastic day crossing England’s Lake District and crossing to Scotland in Gretna Green, arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland! This hotel would be our home for the next few days. It was packed with a mix of group tours, optional excursions, and free time, and we made the most of it….
A Day in England’s Lake District
Leaving Liverpool, we headed north through England’s Lake District, eventually crossing into Scotland and our next destination, Edinburgh. Today may have been one of our favorite days on the road! The Lake District The Lake District National Park is England’s largest National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The region is known for…
From Bath to Liverpool
For this portion of our trip, we crossed central England, traveling from Bath northwest to Liverpool, with plenty of sightseeing in between. Stow-on-the-Wold Stow-on-the-Wold is a market town in Gloucestershire, England, situated at a central crossroads in the Cotswolds, with roots dating back to the Roman era. A break to stretch…
Our England and Scotland Trip Begins
After exploring London on our own for a few days, it was time to meet up with the rest of our Gate 1 Travel tour companions. We were all ready for our 14-day Classic England and Scotland tour. This trip was going to be a little different, as we were traveling with friends we had…
Our Free Time In London!
We arrived in London a few days before our scheduled Gate 1 Travel tour was set to begin, nearly four to be exact. This blog will cover a few travel tips and the places we visited on our free days. Why Arrive So Early? We never travel anywhere, arriving on the day of the…










