It has been a month since Ive returned from my Europe trip with babylove.
And it is also my first time planning for such a long trip out to the foreign country.
Did lots of research, but in the end, when we were there, we didnt really follow what we wanted to.
We flew there by Qatar Airways - Tickets prices were about S$1.6k per person!
Flight was usually good for me because I usually just sleep when i board the plane =D
We also tried booking out accommodations through Airbnb!
So for those who are interested, you may click on the link below to get $34 credit off your next trip!
Gonna blog about my trip to Edinburgh first.
Pardon our tired faces before the flight!
Reached the airport 1hr earlier, to roam around and did some duty free shopping before hopping on to our flight.
Finally, after 14hrs of plane ride.
Oh yes, I had an transit at Doha for about 1hr before our next flight to Edinburgh.
We bought the return tram tickets to our apartment.
Despite doing research, we had quite a bit of hard time trying to find our apartment! haha!
Because I didnt save any offline maps on my phone
Finally, after roaming for like 15mins, and we actually met one super nice English lady, who actually brought us to somewhere near to our apartment.
And we are finally here!
We settled for this The West Port Apartment, if you are interested, link below:
The reson why we settle for this apartment was because of its central location!
It was near to the Edinburgh Castle which we have plans to visit the next day.
And also, its near to the Grassmarket where we googled that its a pretty popular place!
So we decided to settle on this instead.
A view from the living room - they have everything in place for us!
The messy living room caused by us! hahaha!
The walkway to the living room.
And the bedroom.
Overall, this west port apartment serves us well!
Even thou it was only a 2 Nights stay, but i really think this was the best rooms we have actually gotten.
They even have heater in the room to warm us and also warmer to warm our towels.
The next day, we made our way down to the Grassmarket.
Oh yes, the sun only came at about 9am in the morning, and sets at 3/4pm!
So basically we have very little sunlight.
It was only a 10mins walk down the Grassmarket from our apartment.
And here we saw the Edinburgh castle.
They also have really cute shops that are really interesting.
Colorful buildings to chase away Monday blues! =D
Walked down the Playfair Steps and we have come near the National Museum of Scotland.
We didnt head in because we do not have a lot of time left.
So we continued to stroll down the steps and went for a bit of sightseeing.
Christmas Markets is one of the markets that I love most.
They really sell everything - from soaps to food to souvenirs.
We bought the tickets to their big wheel ride!
And up up we go.
Its was a pretty scary ride, because by the time we reach the top.
the cabin started swaying like we are going to fall!
The view from top.
And overseeing the Christmas Market.
Tried out their Venison burger.
it was pretty good!
And i had my mushroooms.
After all the market shopping, we headed straight to the Edinburgh Castle.
The steps up the Edinburgh castle.
Finally reached.
We only snap shot and left this place because of the time we have left.
It was already 12pm, by the time we got there.
Edinburgh Castle was available to enter, but its going to take 2hrs! LOL!
So due to time constrain, we decided to give this a missed.
Because according to our host, Edinburgh Castle was not worth visiting. =X
The night view overseeing the shopping area.
Edinburgh was really a small town.
Not saying that because i could see everything all in one day.
But saying because everything seems so easy going and unlike the oh so rush Singapore. hehe
Would love to stay in Edinburgh for a longer period of time, so I could really explore the places.
Mayb its time for me to plan for a longer trip to UK only hahah!
Shall blog about the remaining of my trip next time.
=D