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Wow, thank you so much for your kind words! That is such a beautiful compliment. I am glad we were able to show you the city I call my second home. 🩷

@@TaylorsJourney absolutely no problem! My family members have literally just come back from New York madly enough, and they loved it. X

Thank you so much! I loveddd Edinburgh. I am coming back in December and literally and counting down the days because i had such a beautiful time. 💕

Oh wow!! THANK YOU for sharing this. I will totally give this a go the next time I am there. 🩷 Need release at a discount rate is totally my vibe. Truly thank you for sharing this. Im totally taking you up on it. 😇

I loveeeee your hometown. You are super fortunate to have experienced it. Two days was no where near enough time! 💕

Hi! I actually just title my videos this way solely for SEO and Demographic purposes. I had the absolute best time in Scotland they treated me wonderfully. I did not touch on race in this video but I truly had a beautiful time and was never treated differently or rudely. They are the sweetest people and I cannot wait for my next trip!

Omgosh! Thank you so much for this comment. I was always wondering when the festivals are so that is super helpful to have them all in a central location. I know for a fact I need to go to Glasgow, so many people left comments saying having to visit there. I have a work conference next June so that is when I planning to visit since it will be a long trip and I can really explore the area and surrounding cities.

I am so glad you enjoyed the guided tour! How long was your tour was it an all day thing or did it last a couple of hours? I am so glad you were able to visit twice. I am so much looking forward to my next trip. It was such a magical experience I loved every moment of it! Also 5 Floors is totally a lot! That is how many floors I had to walk up and I was worn out each time I got to my door. lol So going in the winter/colder months, I very much appreciated. I wasn't sweaty from the walking and stairs.

Really?? They allow you inside? Thank you for this tip! In the states we aren't allowed in our law libraries you have to be a law student, or a student of the university the law library is housed. I have always wanted to visit one because the ones on my college campuses are soooo nice.

@@TaylorsJourney Yes it's The Colonnades at the Signet Library. You are also allowed in the National Library of Scotland.

Thank you for this! I will try my best to visit on my trip in December! I really appreciate this. 🥰

Thank you for this! Omgosh, I saw that shop, and I kept telling myself since it was so close, I will go, but time flew by and I never got the chance! lol The worst part is, I got the scarf because I needed it, it was also a perfect souvenir, but i legit needed it because it was cold. lol I gladly would have had purchased it from this shop if I would have known, so I would have been warmer sooner. Also your tip about the mosque kitchen is much appreciated. I will give it a try when I am back next time. I loveeeeee curry it is one of my favorite foods so I am willing to try all kinds. I loved my time here and cannot wait to go back. ❤️

Hello, Thank you for this comment. I just wanted to clarify, so I can improve my content. When you said where the poster comes from do you mean my native country? If so I can start adding this in for viewers. I am from Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

.I just think that it helps to understand your responses to Edinburgh if the viewer knows your place of origin.

Thank you for this comment. I haven't touched on racism or prejudice in my videos. I title them this way, strictly for demographic and search engine optimization purposes, but to your point I totally agree. My favorite part about the UK (besides the water.The water is just sooo tasty) is I have not experienced any of these things while in Scotland or England. I can't speak for native blacks, but I can speak for my experience being an African American. The UK was the first place where I feel I am judged by my character and not by the color of my skin, which is why I come so often. It is an experience I truly cherish and I am so grateful for each and every time i step on UK soil. 🥰

People will have an opinion initially. Human beings are pack beings by nature, so to break off from your pack and explore solo is somewhat against human nature. The biggest thing that is off putting is without your pack, the perception is you lose your protection. With a little reframe regarding your social circle, their commentary on your plans to solo travel are more so their projection of worry for your safety. Try not to take it too personally. It is coming from a place of love. Fear is definitely intertwined with their commentary but love is the root. When you do go, because I have a feeling you will, each trip you take gets easier and easier. They will also be more supportive when they see your experience. I have another video on my channel discussing tips and tricks for being a woman solo traveling (th-cam.com/video/X2HqiLFWDO4/w-d-xo.html). I would start small, my first solo trip was within the States (my native country). I knew the country, the language, I had the same healthcare, I knew how the emergency system and transportation worked, culture, and customs. After this trip, I worked my way up to international travel. If I were you I would get my feet wet in an area you feel fully comfortable, so that is pretty much any city in your home country that you haven't been to and would like to go to. If you are based in the states, I highly Recommend NYC (even if you have been). If you can make it solo traveling in NYC, you can go anywhere in the world. Especially in Europe and Japan. In NYC only use the trains and buses for transport this way you would be completely prepped for European travel. Another thing you can do to prepare, while you are in your native country begin to spend more time alone. Take yourself on solo dates. Try going to dinner once a month or the theaters. Do activities you normally would need a group to do alone. This way you are much more comfortable with your own company. Some peoples' biggest fear when traveling is dinning alone. Mostly because it is something they have never done, so get some practice beforehand, so when you are on your trip you aren't uncomfortable with your own company. That is the easiest way to prepare prior to taking that first trip. I do hope one day you are able to move to Scotland truly! It is such a magical place, but honestly my favorite part about it is the people. They are so friendly and just have so much wisdom and culture they haven't hesitated to share with me over the past couple of months. If you do plan of visiting please comb though the comments on my video! They offered soooooo many places to visit and do. They talked about the best time of the year to come and festivals to attend. So please go through this so you have a rich experience when you do decide to come. I know this response is a novel but I wish you best of luck on your travel and cannot wait to hear about your first trip, so please do let me know when you go! ❤️

Thank you this absolutely touched me! Please do let me know where you go first! I would love to hear all about it. 🥰

I am still so bummed that i did not know this, but I am so happy I have the ability to return. When I come back in December, I am so excited to try Scotland's tap water. I have heard so many great things about it, so I am positive it won't dissappoint.

@TaylorsJourney yeah so many people just have reusable bottles rather than buying bottled. No need for filters as the waters not heavy or upsets your stomach. Just turn the cold tap on and let it run for 10seconds or so , that let's it get a bit more chilled then fill your cup / bottle and drink it. Same as you'll find drinking fountains in the streets in some places or train stations for refilling your bottles for free. So if your in Edinburgh waverly train station the free fountain is opposite platform 5 . Gd for anyone and the homeless to come fill their bottles. Only time scots/ brits will use bottle mainly is when we travel to other countrys like Spain, France Turkey etc because drinking tap water there can give an upset stomach . Only use the tap water for brushing teeth and will be wary of drinks with ice in it incase the ice is made from tap water, some places ,hotels etc and reviews will say if its packaged ice or made from tap water ice .

@@oddbob8905 OMGOSH thank you for this! I am going to France in two weeks so I will stick to my bottled water for this trip. Also thank you for the Ice time, that is super helpful and to ensure I ask or study the dining spot to see if it is package ice over tap ice. I will totally use this advice on this trip. I would have never known if it wasn't for you, so thank you! 💞

@TaylorsJourney i can't guarantee every country or place is the same abroad/Europe and other countrys. It's just a general rule of thumb for majority of brits as we're not used to the different water in some place as it may be heavy water or more fluoride/chemicals etc so gives us upset stomachs, so only use the tap stuff for brushing teeth. As I say some places advertise it as pre bagged ice . Google/ reddit is handy for checking aswel. But defo scottish water and uk in general is regarded up there as some of the best . Can't mind the website/ body that done a review on water world wide for drinking. Sweeden or Switzerland was also up with some of the top water too lol. But yeah we mostly just run the tap for 10 secs and it gets colder if you run it for a bit and clears any water that may have settled for a bit in the pipes near the outlet. Hope you enjoy your next visit. Will keep a look out as I've only iust seen the video/channels and like seeing American takes on all things british/scottish

@TaylorsJourney p.s will save you money on buying bottled water all the time. Can pick up a cheap reusable water bottle 500ml,750ml and 1litre ones from most supermarkets / shops etc . Asds ,tesco, morrisons ,sainsburys etc for as little as £1 in the homeware sections/aisle

Thank you for this comment! I didn't realize Roslyn chapel is the chapel from the Da Vinci Code. I loved these films! I definitely have to go now. I might have to take you up on the tour of the chapel! I honestly do not mind the rain. I am an avid reader so it doesn't bother me much. It definitely adds to the setting for sure. I totally want to visit the Christmas market. I have heard beautiful things about it so I am super excited for this as well. Lastly, in regards to solo travel. It can be scary at first. My first solo trip I was 25 and I went to Denver, Colorado. This trip changed my life. I would recommend a place within the UK that you haven't been too, that you want to go to, and you would feel comfortable and safe going to alone. After that first trip, you will be ready for more trips outside of the UK. I believe in you! I look forward to hearing about your future travels. ❤️

Thank you for this comment. I haven't touched on racism and prejudice in my videos. I title them this way, strictly for demographic and search engine optimization purposes. To your point though, I can't speak for native blacks in the UK. I can however share what I have experienced growing up in the States versus the UK, and I have to admit. "Black folk go unnoticed for their race only a persons actions count here hope you loved your experience here in britain" This as an African American, (besides the water. lol idk whattttt is in the water but it is so so sooooo good. lolol) is my FAVORITE part of the UK. I remember my first time in London, in March of 2023. I had been there for 5 days. It was on my second to last day, I was in Camden, and I literally stopped mid sentence and told my partner. I haven't experienced any racism, discrimination, or prejudice. We were talking about what I enjoyed most on the trip, and this point hit me like a train. For the first time I felt unnoticed and like an actual person and my race didn't matter. Another thing I love is the lack of guns by police force, so even if an interaction is had on the basis of prejudice, a black person in the UK is much more likely to walk away alive. In the states, we are not so lucky. Because of my first experience in London, this is what made me want to start solo traveling especially in the UK. It is very easy for me because of the way I am treated. Thank you for touching on this, because this point hasn't been touched on by me, but it definitely is an important one, and what has made fall in love with the UK. ❤️

@@TaylorsJourney i have two points to make first the water! i originally come from london where the water is awful but now i live in edinburgh the water is excellent! whats in the water? that's the point exactly there is nothing! we have clean water! second point i watch many videos where black folk are judged superficially in their interactions with police i feel (and this is just a feeling i certainly have no experience) that in america there is so much entitlement that the good folk across the puddle are oppressed by the authority police believe they have and the customer is always right indoctrination leading to"karens" so have that along with the gun laws and you have a population that believe they are allowed to do whatever they want to whoever they want to do it to and its sad that a great nation is so unbelievably brainwashed while believing they are free its such a good job there are folk like yourself willing to travel and find out the truth good luck in your travels and stay safe at home.

Thank you! I am definitely trying to stay safe at home. I also thank you for your comments about traveling. I believe the world is huge and there is so much you can learn from different cultures and societies that allow you to use and develop intellectual honesty. I do know that traveling is a privilege. God has blessed me immensely, so that is why I like to share my experience. It can be hard to get outside of America because we are our own little world in the middle of two oceans. It can be pretty expensive to get from the east coast to the west coast of my own country ($400-600 USD) when you add in international travel, for someone who is a little inexperienced with travel booking can spend as much as $1500-1700 USD just to get the London. I think more Americans would love to travel, but just don't know where to start and factor that with prices of travel it is a huge deterrent from leaving our country. For any American reading this, just take that leap. There is a whole world outside of the states and your eyes will be opened in the best way, so if you are thinking about taking that leap of faith. Just take it. Take the trip. Gain the experience, you won't regret it. Take care Phil and thank you so much for engaging with my content! It truly warms my soul. Sending you love from Atlanta, Georgia, USA. ❤️

@@TaylorsJourney you are welcome x

Oh wow. I didnt realize Scotland still has the rainy season up until September. That is a lot of rain. Once September comes, you stated your kids are sweltering in the classroom, so does this mean this is when your Summer/Dry season starts? If so, how long does summer last for you?

@@TaylorsJourney I may exaggerate the sweltering not like Americans receive but much warmer dryer and sunnier weather that others while on vacation can enjoy but for our kids in school uniforms are overheated inside a classroom with the sun beaming through a glass window trying to do work isn’t fun for them

I can see that! In the states the majority of our schools we do not have uniforms so I can definitely see that being uncomfortable. I have seen the school uniforms in England and I can only imagine in the middle of summer how hot that can be. I can definitely see that being unenjoyable. I hope it doesn't last tooo long for them and it only last like a month because that would be frustrating when trying to pay attention to class. I love learning so anything to make it comfortable and enjoyable environment make it easier to stay focused on your studies.

@@Stxmuso honestly, i didnt know it was so much better. I enjoy the bottled water in England so much, so it didn’t even cross my mind that tap was better, but I will be back in December and cant wait to give the tap a go. 😇

We grossly underestimated how much goes into road to Hana! On my next attempt I am starting MUCH earlier so we can see the whole thing. We only Stopped three times and it still took us all Day to get halfway lol

Thank you so so sooo much for educating me. I cannot wait to try it the next time I am in town, because if bottled water taste that good, I cannot imagine how delicious the tap water will taste. The water quality is honestly my favorite part of the UK. The water in the states just cannot compare to the water you are blessed to drink daily. 💕

@@TaylorsJourney - Next time you're in Edinburgh, if the weather's okay, take a warm coat and a hot drink before climbing to the top of Arthur's Seat. The panoramic 360 degree views from the 823 foot-high summit of this dormant volcano (which last erupted during the Lower Carboniferous) are amazing!

That is on my bucket List! I am so sad, I wasn't able to do it the last time I was there because of the rain, but if it doesn't rain when I return, I am totally doing it. 💕

This book recommendation has me super interested! I am coming back to Europe at the end of this month, and I want to buy it there to make it a more special moment. 😇 Thank you for recommending this to me because you were SPOT on. I think I will definitely like this book. I also am planning a trip during Christmas time! I cannot wait, and I am so excited to return! 💕

@@TaylorsJourney Akala’s a British rapper, poet, journalist, activist, and has given speeches at top universities all over the world. And written books about personal experiences growing up in Britain and the culture, you should look him up. This is his first fictional book and set in Elizabethan London, it has a bit of everything, I think you’ll really enjoy it🙂 Happy travels, I look forward to more of your vlogs. Love to you and yours, from Scotland💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I would absolutely LOVE that. Thats sounds like so much fun! I am planning to come back in December!

It really is! I loved it so so sooo much. But honestly I loved what happened most after my trip. All of the love and support from citizens of Scotland have mad my heart so completely full. I am planning a trip this Christmas season, because you guys have just filled my heart with so much love. I cannot waittt to return.

@@TaylorsJourney aw I’m delighted to hear!! Would you ever plan on moving here permanently if settled enough? Or is it just somewhere you care to visit whenever you can?

I am torn, I am a city girl at heart. So if I had to be honest, permanently I would see myself in London. However, I do have a little one. I would could definitely see us living in Edinburgh during his school years, he is five, so from age five - 18 I could definitely live in Edinburgh.

@@TaylorsJourney quicker he’s over, the quicker he’ll be Scottish himself 🙄🙄. I’m a city type too, but I suppose growing up in one makes that easier for me. Where did you grow up in the US?

I grew up in Indiana and Georgia. But most of my formative years were spent in Georgia split between two cities Columbus, GA a small town and Atlanta, GA a major city. I have seen the best of both worlds so I can thrive in both environments, but I prefer cities just because I feed off people. I recharge being around people. I am the oldest of 13 children. My parents are pastors and wanted a hugggee family, so I am most at ease around noise and a lot of people. The city provides that best. lol

So when it goes to currency exchange it honestly is easier than most people make it seem. There are multiple ways you can do it. You can get your currency exchanged at the airport when you land. I do this when I will be in a country for a LONG period ( a week or more). Some times public transport stations exchange currency or you can also find a currency exchange, but the most convenient in my experience has been the airport and the central public transport station. For example the central station in NYC is grand central. In London, its King's Cross, in Zurich its Zurich HB. The central station is also pretty safe, since youre incoming its safer to pull out cash when it is expected to pullout cash. It would be a little unsafe in the less central stations or outside of the airport. The other option is to yolo it and not exchange money. This is what I normally do since I travel usually Thursday - Monday, and I don't like to have a lot a cash on me when I am alone. When utilizing this method just swipe your card. VISA and Mastercard are pretty much accepted everywhere in the world. Debit Cards and AMEX are taken 75-80% of the time. So I have a travel card I use called the Chase Sapphire Preferred. This card is the queen b. It use it for ALL my travel and my AMEX as a back up. The Chase though, I secure points on travel related purchases and the points add up, since I travel so much, pretty much 1 out of 4 of my flights are free. The only caveat with the yolo method you do pay for transaction fees as a percentage of the cost of the purchase. An example a cup of coffee might be 7 Pounds in London. In USD 7 pounds is 8.85 USD. Your card will also charge you for this purchase like 30 additional cents for a transaction fee. For larger purchases say a hotel you booked in London and not ahead of time (Always try to book a head of time on an American travel site to avoid this). Lets say you spent 500 pounds. That would be 631.86 USD plus a transaction fee of like 15-20 dollars. So as long as you aren't making major purchases the transaction fees are pretty manageable. I have never looked back and felt overwhelmed by the transaction charges.

@@TaylorsJourney thanks for the info! Im gonna have to check out that card once I get my money right. I am a cash budgeter right now while working on my finances so credit cards are not in the works for me lol. I will always be having money for travel though lol.

I had no idea the tap water was that good in Scotland. I am so sad I missed out on this. You have no idea especially since the bottled water is so yummy. I am just like how on earth did I not know this?? lol Also in regards to the Edinburgh festival! Is this the festival that occurs every August? I didn't realize it had a book festival partnered with it! I totally HAVE to experience this in person. As an avid reader that sounds like a literal DREAM.

@@TaylorsJourney not only is the water really ‘soft’ (doesn’t have much limestone in it) if you let the tap run for 30 secs its ice cold. They have to pay for water in England despite the fact most of the water in England is horrible 🤣 but we dont. There is more fresh water in Loch Ness than there is in all of England so there is no way we would pay for it. Yeah ‘the Edinburgh festival’ is actually lots of different festivals and all of them massive. Edinburgh receives about 300k tourists during the month in a city of 600,000 from all over Europe and the Anglo sphere.

OMGOSH that festival sounds massive! I can imagine finding lodging being a little difficult then. I should definitely plan for it. I maybe able to swing it in the next year or two, because that sounds like loads of fun. Especially the books. Wow, that's what another commentor said about the water as well. They stated there is no way they would pay for water. It is a waste of money in scotland. I truly cannot believe this, in the states it is the exact opposite. lol we buy water. I cannot wait to try it, because water tasting better than the bottled water sounds like heaven. The bottled water is fantastic so if its better than that i might just move there. ❤️

@@TaylorsJourney yeah dont try lodging, hostels or air bnbs in edinburgh. During the festival . Makes the news every year with comedians etc struggle to find accomodation and sleep on folks floors or cant affoard to do the events . Used to eb a great thing for up and comig tv stars,musicians ,actors etc hut its too comercialised now and to make a profit. Sso even the hotels etc are charhing way over the odds. Youd be best finding cheap accomodation outside of edinburgh in the surrounding towns . Their like 7-10 miles away from edinburgh but because the regualr fast and cheap public transport bus takes about 20mins to get there and youl get an all day bus ticket for a few pound so you can hop on and off as much as you like to go to various places with the same bus company ( lothian buses / LRT) think you also use it in the tram aswel but only to the 2nd last stop before the airport .extra to go into the airport.also trains into town aswel If your going to to that look at hotels,bnb. Air bnb in places like dalkeith ( country town like place), or gilmerton area a bit closer etc etc

Thank youuu! 💕

Thank you for this recommendation! I will definitely check this place out when I come back in December during the Christmas season. Especially it being a place a bookworm would love. Thank you for taking the time to recommend this to me! ❤

Thank you, you have just given me a newfound respect for my job. I am not going to lie this comment made me smile. Also thank you for the comment on the video quality, also made me smile. If you are interested in my line work. I work in Clinical Research. I have a muchhhhh older vlog on my channel kinda detailing what i do. I have been promoted a couple times since then but the work is still the same industry. ❤

Welcome to my channel! That makes me so happy! I love meeting fellow solo travelers! Do you mind sharing some details of the places you have been so far. I am always trying to get the inside scope so I can share it with others if I travel to a place you have been.

@@TaylorsJourney So far I’ve been to 3 cities in Ecuador and I just came back from El Salvador. About to go to my third country in August. I just created this channel recently to start uploading my trips. I should have my first video for Ecuador next Thursday! I think I’m gonna do a video for each city in Ecuador.

@@wanderandflow Oh my gosh! I have always wanted to deep in south America! I was planning to go to Brazil this December, but I am going to South Africa instead. How was it! I am sure your video will tell us all, but did you feel safe and comfortable alone. I always want to go to south america but i always feel a little hesitant going as a solo female. So I am sooo pumped for that video! I just subscribed.

@@TaylorsJourney aww thanks so much for subscribing! 🫶🏾. Ecuador was the perfect first country for me to go solo to. I felt completely safe. I didn't walk around at night in Quito but when I was in Banos and Cuenca I was walking around from sun up to sundown. It was amazing. People were super friendly and it was pretty easy to navigate through. The only time I took transportation was when I was traveling to the next city. I got my eye on Brazil but I feel like I would feel safer going with another person or a group.

So envious this is your home. I literally loved my time there. I live in Atlanta, Georgia. But most I have also lived in Miami, Florida and I spend a great deal of time in New York City. Like I call NYC my second home.

@@TaylorsJourney thanks very much, yes I’ve been fortunate enough to have traveled to all the cities you have mentioned. Enjoy your travels Taylor 👋

Being a bookworm I don't mind. I used to not like the rain when I was younger, but it is the perfect environment to snuggle up with a book and read away.

@@TaylorsJourney well if you lived in Edinburgh, you’d be doing a lot more reading for sure 😂

Happy Retirement!!! I hope you have the best time and you picked a beautiful place to celebrate. Especially if the European Football Tournament is still happening the day you attend. I am sure you will have a lovely time. I truly enjoyed my time and I am literalllyyyy counting down the days until my return in December!

@@TaylorsJourney yep todays the day. Thanks Taylor.

Right it is soooo magical. I definitely will be coming back. Like I had such a beautiful time! I also hope all is well you girlie!! <3

Omgosh yay! I am so happy for you and so jealous you live so close! Idk how familiar you are with the city but if you are looking for new interesting things to do comb through the comments on my video before your trip. The natives left sooooo many good itinerary ideas. I do hope you have fun on your visit and thank you for commenting. 💖

Your home is so so sooooooo beautiful. Look back at the footage it was just so surreal to be there. I would love to come back and visit.

Thank you so much! I was a little nervous because I rushed through my music selection for this video, so I am glad you liked it!

Thank you Tre! Girl the skin care routine and stress levels are down so i can flourish! Lol

Thank you for this information! I had no idea this was the process and that it houses every book in the UK. That is WILD. Do they let you check the books out as citizens or are you only able to read them in the reading rooms?

@@TaylorsJourney Some books are available to be bought but most are only available in the reading rooms, you can take some limited photocopies though.

@@dugebuwembo Oh wow, i didnt know this! Thank you for this tip. That is different from American Libraries. We are able to check the books out and take them home except for some books they are only allowed for view at the library. I had a feeling when I was at the British Library, that was the vibe. lol So I was like let me not go into places that say members or pass only. Next time, I will try and get a pass to see if I can view some of the books. Thank you for this information and educating me!

@@TaylorsJourney No problem, yeah there are regular libraries here too like you described but the British Library is THE Library essentially and thus a special case.

@@dugebuwembo Wow Bet, Thank you, I just am going there because I was told not knowing how special it was. lol Thank you for providing this detail I already enjoyed my time, but I cherished it much more now. ❤

I am so sad I didn't know this! I would have tried it when I was there, because the bottled water is so yummy! I will be back in December and I cannot wait to see for myself because if the tap is better than the bottled, I might have found my forever home. 🥰

@@TaylorsJourney Our tap water IS bottled water, the stuff you get through the central belt and on the coasts at Glasgow and Edinburgh mostly comes from the "Campsie Fells" this is the exact same source as "Highland spring" and other such branded bottles of water and its gone through the exact same safety and cleaning standards as "highland spring" etc. What the makers of bottled water have is some private land along the same water routes and they take it from their private land not the normal reserviors. Also you can save yourself a bit of cash by not staying in the cities, there are loads of little quiet places just outside which are usually cheaper for accomodation, place I live is called Falkirk, where the Kelpies are, its 30/40 minutes from Glasgow and Edinburgh by train little less time by car, though a train journey only costs about £10 return, all the prices get hiked at this time of year because of summer months and tourists and that is worse in cities.

Thank you for your feedback. I apologize if my content has upset you. This was not my intent. Your home is beautiful and I cannot imagine the experience youve gone through. I do hope though my videos showcase the love and respect, I have for your home. If I haven’t been respectful and can improve please provide me with feedback and I will ensure to use it in the future.

@@TaylorsJourney Freedom for our nation

Thank you for your sweet comment. I LOVE the UK, I am totally coming back! I will be there during the Christmas season, rewatching the videos made me plan a trip back much sooner than I thought I would do.

Thank you so much! I am very happy you enjoyed the music! Here is the tracklist: 1. Rainshower by Johannes Bornlof 2. Meditacao Rapida by Audios Relaxantes (This song EATS, I cannot lie. lol) 3. Got to Turn My Luck Around by Rikard From

@@TaylorsJourney thank you!! I absolutely loved the vlog. Doing a solo trip in July to Edinburgh and can not wait 🫶🏾

@@zoe._.1850 You are going to love it! Please comb through the comments on this video and all of my Edinburg videos! So many locals commented with such good gems of things to do and visit. I am planning another trip in December because of all of the detailed information they provided me! So please look through if you are in need of things to do and see!

@@TaylorsJourneythank you!! I definitely will!! Did you go Edinburgh castle by any chance??

@@zoe._.1850 I didn't get to visit the castle unfortunately, it was closed the days I was there. 😓

Literally, thank you! I always take a lot of time selecting my music. It makes my heart so full to you hear you enjoyed the pieces I selected. I try to stick to piano pieces, which I feel can be a little tricky, at times, but I feel Edinburgh just fits the sound perfectly. It is truly a magical city and tried my best to find music that reflected that. 💕

I have never heard of Inverness, or the Isle of Skye! How close are they in proximity to Edinburgh. Also how long is your trip!? As an Avid reader... I am so jealous you are going in October. October is my favorite month of the year, so I hope you have the bestttt trip

@@TaylorsJourney You can get a train from Edinburgh to Inverness, but I think its 4-5 hours so if you are over for another long weekend it would take up a lot of your time. The Isle of Skye is beautiful, big mountains, beautiful scenery. One of the main attractions is the old man of storr which I saw for the first time a few years ago, bit of a steep hike to get to but well worth it. Both Inverness and the Isle of Skye are a bit far to travel on a long weekend trip if your main plan is to explore more of Edinburgh.

You are too kind! Greetings in return from Atlanta, Georgia, USA. I have never been to Berne but i bet it’s beautiful. If I ever get the chance to make it there, do you have some bookstores you recommend that carry English books?

@@TaylorsJourney Sure! That would be "Stauffacher" and "Orell Füssli". Basically most bookstores do have English books as well but these 2 are the biggest ones.

Thank you! I am planning a quick trip in December but i believe next June, I potentially will be able to make the much longer trip since I have to be there for work i can tag on more time 😇

Thank you for this tip! I will definitely be back. I will be there at the latest this time next year for work. I will start the trip in Glasgow but will probably plan to stay an extra week/ Week and a half to explore other parts of Scotland and spend more time in Edinburgh. So I am super looking for to this trip, now that I have sooo much feedback and new places to explore. Thank for you tip regarding Linlithgow! And the for providing the history about Mary Queen of Scots. I am obsessed with bookstores, if you could provide the name for me. I will definitely try to work it in my travel plan especially with it only being 30 min train ride from Edinburgh. In regards to the other places to mentioned: Stirling and Lochs & Glens of the Trossachs; how far are they in relation to Edinburgh. I truly want to maximize my trip the next time I come and to see as much as a physically can. If I can also work them in, I would love to visit these places as well.

@@TaylorsJourney The Bookshop in Linlithgow is Far From The Madding Crowd. Linlithgow is on the main line between Glasgow and Edinburgh so an easy fit. There are a bunch of tour companies offering day trips out to the Trossachs, I don't know enough to recommend one but there are some leaving both Glasgow and Edinburgh to include Stirling Castle, the Trossachs & Loch Lomond. I will recommend going on one that goes via Dukes Pass to Aberfoyle because that road is nuts, I used to go down it on my motorbike - twisty! Not a huge fan of the Outlander tours but a visit to Culross is well worth it on it's own. If you fancy a coastal day out you can get a bus from Edinburgh up to Anstruther a beautiful harbour town with the best fish and chips. It takes about 2 1/2 hours or you can book a day tour for about £99 that goes all the way up to St Andrews, check Visit Scotland for that one.

@@alisonrodger3360 I do not know how I missed this comment! But thank you for providing the transportation recommendations in addition to the locations! Like you have made my travel planning so much easier. I have had some time to plan in the meantime and it looks like I will be back for short trip in December, where I can do two days in Scotland and two days in London. I know it will be much colder and most things during this time will be Christmas themed. I am definitely planning to stay in Edinburgh while I am in Scotland because I am obsessed. My longer trip where I will spend roughly 8-10 days in Scotland will be next June. This trip, I will for sure be starting in Glasgow and it will be warmer so I can enjoy the costal areas more. So I know this is a lot of information, but I do hope I can find fun things to do in Edinburgh during the christmas season!

Thank you!🙏 ☺️