Every morning we would walk out of front door, walk down the street, turn left, and be on the real Diagon Alley. Magical doesn’t even begin to describe the way it felt to wake up and walk down this street…
The REAL Wizarding World: The Elephant House
The Elephant House has been on my list of places to visit for a long time. J.K. Rowling famously wrote parts of the Harry Potter series while sitting in this quaint little cafe near Edinburgh’s cemetery, Greyfriars Kirkyard. Scottish authors…
The REAL Wizarding World: Edinburgh Castle, the One True Hogwarts
The skyline in Edinburgh is dominated by it’s stunning castle. Not only is the castle an inspiring site, but the views from the castle are breathtaking as well. It was easy to see where J.K. Rowling found her inspiration for…
Summer Bucket List
I’ve been denying the inevitable but it’s happened. Summer is here. It’s certainly my least favorite season but I’m trying to embrace it as much as I can. I am a big believer that we shouldn’t rush time along so…
Edinburgh, I Love You
Standing in the train station with my phone in one hand and bag in the other, I tried to figure out which exit would be our best choice for the walk to our AirBnb. The first person who walked in…
The REAL Wizarding World: Greyfriars Kirkyard
Chances are, if you are reading this blog, you are aware that I am a fan of all things Harry Potter and the Wizarding World in which he dwells. This love for all things witchcraft and wizardy started when I…