Monthly Archives: March 2012

Spring in the Algarve

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Emma Gray in Portugal | 4 Comments

I think spring might just be the best time of year to visit Portugal’s Algarve region. Why? Well, the weather is so much better than in the UK (I have fresh tan lines to prove it!), the flowers and trees are beginning to blossom creating some wonderful colours and, best of all, there aren’t as many tourists as in the busy summer months. Perfect. The Algarve is blessed with miles upon miles of beautiful, unspoiled beaches and at this time of year I found them all but deserted. Quiet beaches are … →

My Super 7 Shots With @HostelBookers

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Emma Gray in Travel Tales | Leave a comment

TAG! Just like in the (super fun!) playground game Neil from @packsandbunks tagged me in Hostel Bookers Super 7 Shots challenge. Neil’s pictures were amazing and although I’m nowhere near as good a photographer as he is I’ve given it my best shot. Check out my Super 7 Shots! A PHOTO THAT…TAKES MY BREATH AWAY… I took this picture while on a Baltic Cruise. Our ship sailed under the Great Belts Bridge, the third largest suspension bridge in the world which links … →

Catherine’s Palace, St. Petersburg

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Emma Gray in Russia | 7 Comments

During my time in St. Petersburg, Russia I was lucky enough to visit some of the most amazing places and over the next few weeks I’m going to explore some of my favourites on my blog, starting with Catherine’s Palace.   Catherine’s Palace, an 18th Century imperial residence, is located within Tsars village which is around 24km from the city of St. Petersburg. Tsars Village, or Tsarskoye Selo in Russian, was a popular summer residence among the Russian nobility who … →

My Worst Ever Travel Experience

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Emma Gray in Travel Tales | 1 Comment

Picture the scene… it was 2008 and it was the end of an incredible week’s holiday on the picture-perfect island of Cyprus with my mum. We’d spent the week lazing on the beach, drinking cocktails and eating some amazing meals…     On the last day of our perfect holiday my mum called to find out what time we would be picked up to go to the airport for our flight home to Glasgow. She was told that the flight company, … →

Exploring Edinburgh

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Emma Gray in Scotland | Leave a comment

As a Glasgow girl I adore my city but I also enjoy travelling through to Edinburgh and spending a few days in Scotland’s beautiful capital. Edinburgh is a stark contrast to Glasgow- Glasgow is essentially an industrial city whereas Edinburgh has such wonderful architecture and lots of open spaces which are harder to find within Glasgow’s maze of streets. Upon arrival in Edinburgh city centre one of the first things I always notice is the imposing sight of Edinburgh Castle dominating the … →

My First Ever Hostel Experience | Haggis Hostels Edinburgh

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Emma Gray in Scotland | 9 Comments

Okay, I have a confession, I’ve never stayed in a hostel before. Until now that is! I’ve just had my first hostel experience at Haggis Hostels in Edinburgh. It was with some nervous trepidation that I decided to make this my home for the evening in Edinburgh as I’ve heard some real horror stories about hostels involving bed bugs, thiefs and general grubby conditions. I needn’t have worried, Haggis Hostels isn’t your average hostel, it’s so much better. You’ll find … →