BLACK FEMALE SOLO TRAVEL 🧳 | EDINBURGH | FOUR STORY WATERSTONES | BOOKSHOPPING 

Omgosh! Thank you so much for this comment. I was always wondering when the festivals are so that is super helpful to have them all in a central location. I know for a fact I need to go to Glasgow, so many people left comments saying having to visit there. I have a work conference next June so that is when I planning to visit since it will be a long trip and I can really explore the area and surrounding cities.

Oh wow!! THANK YOU for sharing this. I will totally give this a go the next time I am there. 🩷 Need release at a discount rate is totally my vibe. Truly thank you for sharing this. Im totally taking you up on it. 😇

Thank you for explaining! Another subscriber mentioned this as well. It makes it difficult for me though, because I do not always arrive in the UK around the time my most anticipated books are released. I have solved this though through waterstones. I have a membership and they ship internationally, so I just pre-order the hardbacks. I will say.. the European way has rubbed off on me. lol I can't remember the last time I have bought a hardback book, I have gravitated to paperback mostly because they are lighter so when I travel I can buy more paperback books than hardback. Now even in the states, I forget Hardbacks exists and I buy paperbacks lol

This book recommendation has me super interested! I am coming back to Europe at the end of this month, and I want to buy it there to make it a more special moment. 😇 Thank you for recommending this to me because you were SPOT on. I think I will definitely like this book. I also am planning a trip during Christmas time! I cannot wait, and I am so excited to return! 💕

@@TaylorsJourney Akala’s a British rapper, poet, journalist, activist, and has given speeches at top universities all over the world. And written books about personal experiences growing up in Britain and the culture, you should look him up. This is his first fictional book and set in Elizabethan London, it has a bit of everything, I think you’ll really enjoy it🙂 Happy travels, I look forward to more of your vlogs. Love to you and yours, from Scotland💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

It really is! I loved it so so sooo much. But honestly I loved what happened most after my trip. All of the love and support from citizens of Scotland have mad my heart so completely full. I am planning a trip this Christmas season, because you guys have just filled my heart with so much love. I cannot waittt to return.

@@TaylorsJourney aw I’m delighted to hear!! Would you ever plan on moving here permanently if settled enough? Or is it just somewhere you care to visit whenever you can?

I am torn, I am a city girl at heart. So if I had to be honest, permanently I would see myself in London. However, I do have a little one. I would could definitely see us living in Edinburgh during his school years, he is five, so from age five - 18 I could definitely live in Edinburgh.

@@TaylorsJourney quicker he’s over, the quicker he’ll be Scottish himself 🙄🙄. I’m a city type too, but I suppose growing up in one makes that easier for me. Where did you grow up in the US?

I grew up in Indiana and Georgia. But most of my formative years were spent in Georgia split between two cities Columbus, GA a small town and Atlanta, GA a major city. I have seen the best of both worlds so I can thrive in both environments, but I prefer cities just because I feed off people. I recharge being around people. I am the oldest of 13 children. My parents are pastors and wanted a hugggee family, so I am most at ease around noise and a lot of people. The city provides that best. lol

Being a bookworm I don't mind. I used to not like the rain when I was younger, but it is the perfect environment to snuggle up with a book and read away.

@@TaylorsJourney well if you lived in Edinburgh, you’d be doing a lot more reading for sure 😂

Oh wow. I didnt realize Scotland still has the rainy season up until September. That is a lot of rain. Once September comes, you stated your kids are sweltering in the classroom, so does this mean this is when your Summer/Dry season starts? If so, how long does summer last for you?

@@TaylorsJourney I may exaggerate the sweltering not like Americans receive but much warmer dryer and sunnier weather that others while on vacation can enjoy but for our kids in school uniforms are overheated inside a classroom with the sun beaming through a glass window trying to do work isn’t fun for them

I can see that! In the states the majority of our schools we do not have uniforms so I can definitely see that being uncomfortable. I have seen the school uniforms in England and I can only imagine in the middle of summer how hot that can be. I can definitely see that being unenjoyable. I hope it doesn't last tooo long for them and it only last like a month because that would be frustrating when trying to pay attention to class. I love learning so anything to make it comfortable and enjoyable environment make it easier to stay focused on your studies.

Really?? They allow you inside? Thank you for this tip! In the states we aren't allowed in our law libraries you have to be a law student, or a student of the university the law library is housed. I have always wanted to visit one because the ones on my college campuses are soooo nice.

@@TaylorsJourney Yes it's The Colonnades at the Signet Library. You are also allowed in the National Library of Scotland.

Thank you for this! I will try my best to visit on my trip in December! I really appreciate this. 🥰

lolol I literally no lie just got back from NYC yesterday and bought 5 Books! lolol I need an extra bag, lol but what I do, because I know I will buy them when traveling.. when I pack, I intentionally leave space for 4-5 medium size books. This is how it cuts down how many I buy. It also helps me prioritize and plan my book shopping so when I do buy it will be something, I actually plan on reading instead. I won't lie.. in Europe.. I might start bringing a book bag especially when I come this summer. Because the books are just so beautiful. It is hard for me to stop at just 5 lol

You should try the Rebus books by Ian Rankin. The are about a police detective in Edinburgh. What I really like about them, apart from being set in Edinburgh, is that it explores the good and evil sides of people and society. This is particularly relevant to Edinburgh as Dr Jewel and Mr Hyde was written by Robert Louis Stevenson who came from Edinburgh. He got the idea from the true story of Deacon Brodie who during the day was a pillar of society but at night would break into peoples houses amounts other things. Did you go to the writers museum?🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄

@@neilmorrison7356 Thank you for this information! I didn't realize Robert Louis Stevenson was from Edinburgh! That is truly fascinating, also thank you for the book recommendation. I will try and get a copy. I have never heard of the author Ian Rankin, but to be sent in Edinburgh sounds like a really pretty setting and book I am interested. I didn't even know there was a writers museum in Edinburgh! I will be back most likely this December and I will totally be making a stop there! Thank you so much for your comments and taking the time to give me this information! I really appreciate it and it makes me so much more excited for my next trip to Edinburgh!

Thank you for this! Omgosh, I saw that shop, and I kept telling myself since it was so close, I will go, but time flew by and I never got the chance! lol The worst part is, I got the scarf because I needed it, it was also a perfect souvenir, but i legit needed it because it was cold. lol I gladly would have had purchased it from this shop if I would have known, so I would have been warmer sooner. Also your tip about the mosque kitchen is much appreciated. I will give it a try when I am back next time. I loveeeeee curry it is one of my favorite foods so I am willing to try all kinds. I loved my time here and cannot wait to go back. ❤️