Hogmanay

This year's Edinburgh Hogmanay is sure to be a festival not to miss. I have had the privilege of attending one a few years back and I still am able to remember it quite vividly. This New Year's celebration is one of the most exciting ones that I have ever seen in my life, and trust me, I have been to many. There is just something about celebrating New Years in Scotland that gives me shivers.

Eating Scotland

I am absolutely addicted to food. Not in the sense that I lay around all day and munch on anything I can get my hands on, but in a finer sense. There is nothing more delightful than preparing a meal with a great amount of care and attention, and then enjoying it with loved ones.

Scots and Fashion?

To tell you the truth, I have a difficult time understanding fashion. It seems no matter how hard I try, my wife always feels as though she needs to step in and fix my entire outfit. At first I did not mind this, as I did want to make sure that I was not embarrassing myself when we went out into public. But, eventually, it began to grow old. Surely I was not fashionable inept. Matching ties to shoes and belts, and all that other jazz that has become so popular can all be researched on the internet, yet this approach does seem a little mechanical to me. Where is the personalization of it all? Can I not just wear what I want to? Apparently not, according to my wife. 

Three Things To See In Edinburgh

One of the attractions you may want to see if you are lucky enough to be visiting Edinburgh is the Royal Botanic Gardens. The gardens were established in 1670. Since then, in the twentieth century they have acquired three regional gardens too – in the mountainous in Argyll, in the wooded hills of the Scottish Borders and on the Gulf Stream-warmed southern Dumfries and Galloway.

Vienna's Museum of Modern Art

Simply put, Vienna is a gorgeous city! The capital of Austria makes a perfect holiday getaway for individuals, couples, and families who are looking for an entertaining, fascinating and relaxing city break. There are excellent transport routes to and from the city as well as efficient and affordable internal travel provided by the public transport network of regular  trains and trams.

From The Heart Of Austria

The rational way of travelling says that when visiting a country you might start by the capital. What if you do it the opposite way? Begin getting in contact with Austria trough its little villages and you will experience the true Alpine spirit.

Situated next to a glacier, Neustift is one of the favourites and at most visited localities of the Stubai Valley. You will be amazed by a mountain landscape of white peaks, green pastures and pristine lakes that offers the best views to practice open-air activities.There is a lift that takes hikers, climbers and bikers up to the beautiful heights directly from the centre of Neustift. Fishing and horse-riding are other options to appreciate the natural scenery while doing some sport.

Edinburgh Fringe Festival

For three weeks in every August since 1947, the Edinburgh fringe festival has been the biggest music, comedy and arts festival in the world, and probably will be for some time in the foreseeable future. Each year the festival only grows bigger, becoming increasingly more eclectic and cosmopolitan in its culturing offerings. Not only does the festival offers a variety of culture to suit all tastes, but it is also a place where acts of varying degrees of fame can all be seen performing one after another, allowing amateur performers to rub shoulders with celebrities and their heroes. The Edinburgh Fringe festival is indeed a great place for talent scouts to spot potential superstars.