Lauren | Wild Lovely World
Lauren is a travel writer from the U.K., specialising in maximising travel experiences on a modest budget. She moved to Australia solo at age 19 and has since travelled and lived in multiple countries around the world over the last 15+ years, including teaching English in Japan, living in a campervan in New Zealand and hiking all across Scotland. Her style is travelling slow and she is an expert on moving abroad and long-term travel. She’s on a mission to inspire adventure and show you how to travel for longer, for cheaper and have more authentic travel experiences. She shares travel tips and advice based on her own experiences and places she has personally visited. Everything on this blog is knowledge gained from real life adventures - all written in her own words shared with photographs she has taken.
Corstorphine Hill Edinburgh (Hidden Gem!): 5 Reasons To Visit & Best Things To See
Corstorphine Hill is a magical gem in Edinburgh! As an Edinburgh local, I absolutely love exploring this beautiful hill for many reasons – from the history to the forest, proximity to the Edinburgh Zoo and the gorgeous views across Edinburgh! Corstorphine Hill is one of the Seven Hills of Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a…
Craiglockhart Hills – Quick Guide To A Short Walk In Edinburgh
This post is a quick guide to the Craiglockhart Hills in Edinburgh. The post explains: how to get to Craiglockhart Hill; the short walk at Craiglockhart including Easter and Wester peak; highlights including Craiglockhart woods and pond; and the story behind Craighouse, a historical building in Craiglockhart. Craiglockhart is one of the suburbs of Edinburgh…
Castle Rock & Edinburgh Castle: Quick History Guide For Visitors (& Best Photo Locations!)
Castle Rock is perhaps the most famous hill in Edinburgh as it is the home of Edinburgh Castle. However, most may be surprised to learn that this is also one of the Seven Hills Of Edinburgh – I certainly was! Castle Rock is a prominent landmark in Edinburgh City Centre. The steep-faced basalt rock is…
Braid Hills Walk Edinburgh – Your Complete Guide
The beautiful Braid Hills in Edinburgh is one of my favourite spots for a walk. The circular 4.5 km hike around the Braid Hills offers spectacular views across Edinburgh and the surrounding area. As a former Edinburgh local, I loved visiting the Braid Hills when I needed to get outside for an easy hike. It…
Blackford Hill & The Hermitage Of Braid Walk Edinburgh – Complete Guide
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill are two of my favourite places to go for a walk in Edinburgh. The Hermitage is a hidden gem in Edinburgh for visitors to the city but is well-known and loved by locals. Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve comprises 149 acres, and the area was…
Arthur’s Seat Edinburgh Walk: Quick Guide To Best Route (& Map!)
In this post, discover how to do the Arthur’s Seat walk in Edinburgh and everything you need to know for climbing this extinct volcano and famous landmark. Arthur’s Seat is located in Edinburgh city centre. It is the peak of the group of hills which form Holyrood Park (near the Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse). It…
