Happy November 1st everyone! It’s almost the end of the year and I am so grateful the last quarter of the year is a busy one. Last month, I went on my first Europe tour.
It took us almost 31 hours (with layover) and 3 airline flights to reach Scotland. I must say, totally worth it! I heard many times that Scotland is beautiful and I can now agree 100%.
We only spent 1 whole day to explore its capital, Edinburgh as we need to travel to Isle of Skye the following day (read our Isle of Skye adventure here Scotland: A Road Trip to Isle of Skye (Part 1) and here Scotland: A Road Trip to Isle of Skye (Part 2).
Not to be missed is a visit to Edinburgh Castle as nothing beats the vibe of the medieval time of this place.
You can see a great view of Edinburgh’s skyline from the castle.
We entered the war museum inside the castle. It will give you an idea of the situation and condition of the prisoners of war.
The grounds of Edinburgh Castle feels like stepping back in time!
Touristy thing to do but I love checking out souvenir shops.
Shortbread cookies became an instant hit to me and I brought home a lot of boxes.
Next was a stroll and window shopping along the street of Royal Mile.
We stopped at St. Giles Cathedral which is a major place of worship in Edinburgh.
We do not really have an itinerary and just kept walking. I’ve never seen any architecture or building that is medieval so everything looks fascinating to me.
When night falls, most of the buildings are light up and makes the atmosphere romantic and inviting for a stroll despite the chilly weather. 
Oh Scotland, my first taste of Europe and you made me crave for more.
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