A quick trip to Edinburgh!

So it's coming up to summer as much as the weather seems to defy this point, it is. Often in summer you are trying to fill up the days and weekends with something exciting to do so an easy and cheap (if you do it right) idea is a city break. Now this can be anywhere from paris to Vennice, it's your choice! I'm going to write about a little city break to Edinburgh (this is also perfect for those of you looking at unis).

The easiest way to get there, in my opinion, is by plane. A lot of people take the train but often it turns out to be just as expensive. So a one hour flight is preferable to a four hour train journey! There are very cheap easy flights from easy jet from Stanstead so all you have to do is pack an overnight bag and take a morning flight. No check in needed if you are only staying for a night or two.

Now whilst in Edinburgh, it has to be said my favourite part was going to the elephant cafe (definitely recommended) where J.K Rowling wrote all the Harry Potter books! Great lunch food, often very busy but easy to get a table. The bathroom had graffiti over all the walls mostly messages to J.K Rowling.

Wonder through the streets of Edinburgh, you come across the most wonderful vintage shops.

Shopping is definitely a must in Edinburgh not only do you have the vintage shops but you have everything from high street shops (Topshop) to high end shops (Harvey Nichols).

During our wander through the streets we saw at least five bagpipe players, not really my taste but very interesting to listen to.

If you stay for more than a night I would also recommend a day trip to St Andrews. It's a beautiful little town (where Will and Kate met) and you can take a little wander down the beach or play golf on one of the most famous courses in the world. And of course if you are looking at Unis, this would be perfect to incorporate!

My friend and I taking a stroll down the beach in St Andrews.

It has to be said if you are looking for somwhere with warmth, Scotland is not the place to go! It was incredibly windy and cold when we went so pack your scarfs and coats!

A nice little arty shot of me looking out the plane, I think I was pondering where to go for dinner knowing me!

This post is just to get you thinking what to do in summer, city breaks are easy to book and are so much fun. It often also means cheap so start booking your city breaks.

XOXO

KAT

My last Summer

Even though it is coming up to summer, I still seem to be nostalgic over last summer. Having said that my last summer was hard to beat. I'm only going to share with you one week of my last summer but it is my favourite part (as a kind of introduction to this whole blogging thing).

This is me on the best trip I have ever been!

So where was this amazing trip to? Well it was to Turkey, a small town called Kalkan. If you are thinking about places to go to, I highly recommend it. I and six of my friends were invited by a friend to this gorgeous villa and when I say gorgeous I thoroughly mean it.

My friend and I are getting on the plane insanely excited.

 This was the view of our pool as we entered the villa. It quite literally took my breath away, it was absolutely stunning.

Another shot of our infinity pool.

The whole villa had a roman feel to it, with these gorgeous statues lying around.

 The mosaics are another example of the roman architecture.

If the pool wasn't enough, right outside our bedrooms we had this lovely jacuzzi. We would often chill here in the evenings watching the beautiful sunsets.

My favorite part of the villa though was this beautiful lounging space where I would go to read or just relax.

 So whilst in the evenings we chilled and watched the breath-taking sunsets, we would then change into our party clothes and we would go on to have dinner first and then often went out after.

We would eat on these terrace restaurants each night, every single one of them had amazing atmospheres and great food! In addition you had the incredible view surrounding you.

Turkey is full of interesting foods so if you get the chance to visit I thoroughly recommend you try everything because you often surprised nicely!

 Only then to go out in the evenings to treat ourselves to fishbowls of mojitos! 

When we weren't in our villa lounging by the pool, we were taken on these insane yachts where we would tan all day and then be treated by exotic foods.

As you can tell we were often starving hungry after a whole day in the sun!

Another bonus about Turkey is the amazing shopping experiences! I treated myself to quite a few of those rings and at very good prices too.

And of course, something Turkey is famous for. The very well done Mulberry and other designer bags. Even though they are quite expensive they are certainly worth it, they look extremely real and are very good quality.

My friend and I enjoying our last night!

So if you are taken away by the photos I would recommend the villa as it is a thousand times better in person. You can find the villa here:

Mavi Koy (name of the villa)

I hope you enjoyed my first post!

XOXO
KAT