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2025 had some lovely trips with my best friends and boyfriend, so read on for a quick overview of recommendations of where to eat, drink and things to do in Edinburgh, Copenhagen, Valencia and Bath.

January: Edinburgh, Scotland

Recommendations:

• Walk along Victoria Street and admire the colourful buildings
• Walk up Calton Hill for sunset
• Visit the Vennel Viewpoint and grab a photo of the castle in the background (maybe shed a tear of Dexter and Emma)
• Go to Edinburgh Castle – don’t miss the one o’clock cannon!
• Walk up Arthur’s seat and admire the incredible landscape (bonus points if you have an Irn-Bru at the top)
• Take a trip to Waterstones, pick up a good book and admire the view of the castle from the cafe windows, or visit Booklovers Bookshop for a fabulous romance
• Make sure to visit Greyfairs Bobby the dog and rub his nose for luck!
• Grab a drink and walk around Dean’s village

Food & Drinks:

• Enjoy a delicious hearty meal at Makers Mash Bar
• Start the morning off right with a lovely breakfast at Edinburgh Larder Cafe
• Visit The Milkman for a sweet treat and a coffee
• Have a fancy night out at the stunning restaurant Amarone – especially the pizza
• Don’t miss out on the adorable Uplands Roast for a hot chocolate that I still think about today

February: Copenhagen, Denmark and Malmo, Sweden

Recommendations:

• Visit Kastellet, which is shared like a star, for pretty buildings and a a lovely windmill
• Take a walk down Nyvern and admire the iconic view
• Visit The little mermaid Statue 
• Watch the changing of the guards as they goe from the castle to the palace
• Climb to the top of Vor Frelsers Kirke
• Shops: Lego store is a must, loads of tote bag stores which are really unique, loads of clothing places and accessory places too!
• Grab a board game at Bastard Cafe and have a drink

Day trip to Malmö in Sweden

Take a quick train journey and visit another country whilst on your trip to Copenhagen! There are gorgeous colourful streets to walk around, particularly Gamla Staden Street, a huge shopping centre, and a lovely park too.

Food & Drinks:

• For a quick cheap bite, grab a Hotdog from the stands near the theatre
• Be spoilt for choice at Tivoli food garden
• The living room for is the perfect spot for happy hour
• Reinh Van Hauen – huge pastries and lovely coffee
• Visit the iconic Buka pastry for very “Instagrammable” pastries (highly recommend the Nutella croissants)
• Pico Pizza (such good trios of pizza) there is a few, we walked quite far for the one we went too but it was a lovely walk and saw more of area

Malmo, Sweden: Make sure to have brunch at Brunchoteket, its absolutely amazing!

June: Valencia, Spain

Recommendations:

• Visit Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias and walk around the amazing scenario, make sure to go to the top to grab a photo will the trees!
• Walk around and get lost in the centre as you see beautiful buildings and visit lovely little shops
• Write and post a postcard to loved ones at La Postalera 
• Have a relaxing day with food, cocktails, music and a swim at Marina Beach Club or stay for the evening for a club night out!
• Visit the market to grab a bit to eat or a souvenir
• Need a good shopping fix? Visit the Centro Comercial Aqua Multiespacio or Centro Comercial El Saler

Food & Drinks:

• Grab a froyo at llaollao
• Have the local drink Aqua de Valencia at Finca Bar de Barra 
• Make the most of the €1 tacos at Tko Tacos 
• Beautiful pizza and drinks at San Tommaso
• Enjoy that sweet treat and grab some ice cream or sorbet at Lucciano’s Valencia 
• Udon Aqua was the perfect noodle fix 

December: Bath, England

Whilst only in Bath for a couple of days, we loved it so much! Here is an overview of some recommendations:

• The main thing on everyones list is of course to visit The Roman Baths, definitely worth it and is an extremely interesting tour
• Have a stunning pizza at Bosco Pizzeria
• Grab a Guinness at this very small but cute Irish bar – Flan O’briens
• Enjoy a lovely curry at Bandook
• Visit a ‘First Dates’ location and enjoy a cocktail at The Botanist
• Grab a drink at The Grapes
• Grab a book at the gorgeous Topping & Company Booksellers – make sure to go the top of the ladder and live out your Belle fantasy
• Grab another drink at the Bath Brew House

And there you have it, an overview of some of my incredible trips from 2025. Here’s to another beautiful year!