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Carve Carrbridge 2025
The Scottish Highland village of Carrbridge was carving its way through the 22nd Carve Carrbridge this past weekend. The 19 competitors from around Scotland, UK, and beyond looked like they way cutting their way through butter, but it was in fact 90ft pieces of Sitka Spruce! Some of the earliest known woodcarvings date back to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, where artisans adorned furniture, tombs, and temples with intricate carvings. Here is why you should put Carve Carrbridg

Michelle's Monologues
Aug 31, 20253 min read


Garden Futures: Designing with Nature at V&A Dundee
The V&A Dundee’s latest major exhibition for 2025, Garden Futures: Designing with Nature celebrates the role that gardens play in all of our lives while exploring every element of what a garden can be: paradise, sanctuary, retreat, labour of love, functional, beautiful, small or large, private or shared, as well as delving into how garden design impacts us all in useful and joyful ways, from providing food through kitchen gardens and the resurgent allotment movement, to inspi

Michelle's Monologues
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Visiting Edinburgh For The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
This year is the 75th Anniversary of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Starting in 1950 inspired by a show in 1949 called "Something About a Soldier" and "The King's Men". The milestone show honors The Heroes Who Made Us. Celebrating British Military, Scottish heritage, and international culture with world-class lighting projections and cutting-edge sound technology set against the impressive backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

Michelle's Monologues
Aug 21, 20255 min read


Repair With Edinburgh International Book Festival 2025
The Edinburgh International Book Festival 2025 programme, with close to 700 events, featuring 641 writers from 35 countries, across 6 continents returns with the theme - Repair. Seeking to explore the things that make us feel broken, and how we might seek to fix them. Using informed insights from a range of experts, lessons from our ancestors, the richness and connections by the natural world, and more. Events for all the family.

Michelle's Monologues
Aug 21, 20258 min read


Greenside's Eye Popping 20th Birthday Bash, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Japanese Musical - Shoulder Pads Performs An Eye-Popping Performance at Greenside's 20th Birthday Bash, Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Michelle's Monologues
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Back With A Bang - theSpaceUK at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
theSpaceUK at Edinburgh Festival is back with a bang! Packed with plenty of new theatre, musicals, comedy, cabaret & more from both established and emerging talent. Celebrating its 30th year at the Fringe, theSpaceUK hosts the largest and most diverse programme at the festival. Companies, both professional & amateur, are given an affordable, supportive, and professional platform to showcase their work. Here is a taste of what you can expect this season, from the stellar showc

Michelle's Monologues
Aug 4, 20254 min read


The Festival Bubble at The Pleasance Opening Gala 2025, Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe bubble has begun! Are you ready for the next 27 days? Find out about some of the entertaining, fun, and hilarious performances taking place in Edinburgh at the Pleasance during the month of August 2025 including TAPEFACE, the new musical direct from New York - World's Greatest Lover, and much more!

Michelle's Monologues
Aug 2, 20254 min read


Cruising Around Hawaii Onboard Vision of the Seas, Royal Caribbean
The beautiful islands of Hawaii are a must-visit! Rainforests, volcanoes, beaches, what to see and do while visiting by cruise ship.

Michelle's Monologues
Mar 27, 20256 min read


Celebrating Scotland's Intrepid Female Explorer - Isobel Wylie Hutchison
Scotland's intrepid solo female explorer - Isobel Wylie Hutchison. The first female recipient of the Mungo Park Medal.

Michelle's Monologues
Mar 20, 20254 min read


Highland Shortbread Showdown 2025
The third year of the annual Highland Shortbread Showdown in Inverness. Delicious traditional and incredible, flavoured shortbreads.

Michelle's Monologues
Mar 14, 20256 min read


Book Review: The Existential Playbook – How to Survive, Live and Thrive
The Existential Playbook – How to Survive, Live and Thrive’ looks at why so many people feel dissatisfied with life, and offers some advice

Michelle's Monologues
Feb 24, 20252 min read


The Best Views of Cherry Blossoms on Princes Street, Edinburgh
Enjoy the best views of cherry blossom on Princes Street, Edinburgh from the opulent 100 Princes Street.

Michelle's Monologues
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Charles Darwin In Edinburgh
Celebrating Darwin Day: Charles Darwin In Edinburgh. At age 16, studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh and more!

Michelle's Monologues
Feb 12, 20257 min read


Scotland's Snowdrop Festival
The Scottish Snowdrop Festival is now on. Here are the best places in Scotland to see the delicate white flowers including castles.

Michelle's Monologues
Feb 10, 20255 min read


The Best of Scotland's Trade Fair Spring & Speciality Food & Drink Show 2025
The Best of Scotland's Trade Fair Spring & Speciality Food & Drink Show 2025. Innovative gifts, beautiful homeware, and delicious products.

Michelle's Monologues
Feb 6, 20253 min read


Festive Destinations to Visit During the Christmas Season
There are so many lovely places to visit around the world. Here are some of my favourites to visit during the winter/Christmas season.

Michelle's Monologues
Nov 27, 20245 min read


GET 25% OFF AN INTERRAIL GLOBAL PASS – FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!
Celebrate 200 years of train travel in 2025 with your own Interrail travels. Here is everything you need to know about the limited sale.

Michelle's Monologues
Nov 26, 20245 min read


What You Need To Know About Visiting Gdansk, Poland
Gdansk one of Poland's main shipping ports, on the Baltic Sea is beautiful, with so much to see and do. Here is everything you need to know.

Michelle's Monologues
Nov 22, 202410 min read


Exploring the Big Apple: Must-See Movie Locations in New York City for Film Buffs and Travel Enthusiasts
Funny and entertaining movies that have been filmed in New York City. Something for everyone including a festive movie and popular sitcoms.

Michelle's Monologues
Nov 18, 20244 min read


Delicious Food & Drink To Try In New York
New York has some incredible foods and drinks to try. Here are some of the best places to visit, with famous cupcakes and more!

Michelle's Monologues
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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