I am so delighted to share with you yet another entry to my Mini City Guide series. This time let’s talk about my favourite city in the UK **drum rolls*** EDINBURGH!!

Cobblestone streets, medieval buildings, castle on the hill, great food, friendly people, who wouldn’t want to live here? Edinburgh has stolen my heart in many ways I can possibly imagine.

Edinburgh is the hilly capital city of Scotland. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town. There's no question that Edinburgh deserves its reputation as one of the most stunning and enthralling cities in the world. It will always have a special place in my heart.

Getting here

There are several ways to reach the city. You can choose from the following options whatever suits your itinerary.

Welcome to my first Mini City Guide series! I will be sharing you A Mini City Guide including 5 Things to do in a City. I've got so many backlogs and I couldn't really pick where I should start. Then i realised, why not Belfast?

Belfast is the capital and largest City of Northern Ireland and is part of The United Kingdom. The currency is sterling pounds, and like the rest of the UK, the weather is crazily unpredictable! One tip, always bring a waterproof coat and a good pair of boots. When you get here you'll know what i mean.

I love this City. It's laid back, life is slow and offers a chance to take it easy without missing out on any of the good times you’d hope to have on an international adventure. It is a perfect combination of City and countryside.

It's not as busy as London, people are friendly and nice. I bet if you take a walk in the park, people will greet and smile at you. It is a small charming city. It's so small that people seem to know each other. I used to take cabs/uber to work before i move to my new flat. I had a couple of uber/cab drivers who recognise me every time i book them (or maybe its just the hair?). My everyday bus commute has the same people in it (we actually have our own seat in the bus. Lol.) its crazy isn't it?

Sometimes the best thing about visiting a destination is that it gives you the chance to chill out and leave your cares behind. But don’t be fooled, just because a city is laid back, that doesn’t mean it’s boring.

Here are 5 Things To Do in Belfast

1. Breakfast at St. George Market

photo grabbed from Belfastlive

You may want to grab a breakfast at St. George Market to start off your day. Try the famous Ulster fry or grab a bap with a freshly brewed local coffee. A perfect way to start your day in Belfast! St. George Market has everything from fresh food to live music.

There are market stalls which are packed with handmade crafts, fresh food and antiques.
Enjoy the best food tastes and smells brought by local producers, as well as a fusion of tempting continental and speciality foods from around the world. You can sample the produce, relax with a coffee and a newspaper against a backdrop of live music from top local bands and solo artists.

My Bebe visited me in the UK for my Birthday and for the Holidays. Of course I wanted to show him around but when i asked him where he wants to go he said "Stonehenge". Thats it! The only place he wants to see. That stone thing is in England and i needed to book a flight.

There are several airlines like Ryanair, Easyjet, Flybe, British Airways that has frequents flights from/to Belfast to England airports daily. Ryanair and Easyjet being the cheapest. When I found out that Ryanair released a low fare promo. I tried my luck, see if i can get one and I DID! I booked an early flight to London Stansted for only £9.99. SCORE! 

Heres the breakdown of our 8 days holiday. 4 days in England (Stonehenge on day 2!) and 4 days in Scotland.

Day 01: Belfast to London

One thing about Ryanair - they operate at Belfast International Airport which mean it’s a bit far from the city centre (35 mins or so by bus). To make sure we will not miss our flight. We skipped breakfast at home and just grab some to go meals at the airport.

I looove online shopping. I mean who doesn't right? It's hassle free and very convenient, just add to cart, pay and booom! Your items are on its way. And when they arrive, it is always exciting. It feels like a present -  to you from you.

Just last month I discovered these beauty boxes and decided to give it a try. Whether you are beauty obsessed or just curious about the newest makeup or skin care products on the market, there’s a hell of a lot of value in signing up.

These little packages of joy full of sample size (and full-size, if you’re lucky) cosmetics can be the difference between umm-ing and ahh-ing for an hour at the beauty aisle, not knowing which products are actually worth investing in, and being able to strut straight over to a shelf and smugly announcing to the beauty assistant that ‘yes, I do know what I’m looking for thanks’.

And besides all of the beauty benefits, let’s admit that receiving something in the post is really exciting. Receiving something full of the makeup treats and skin care products you didn’t even know you wanted is even better.

Here are the first 2 beauty boxes i tried for their July Edition.

Birchbox - Born Unicorn

You've probably already come across Birchbox but if you're not already familiar, it was the first ever beauty subscription box on the market and does everything you'd expect it too with the added benefit of being able to personalise it to suit your specific hair, skin and beauty needs. Birchbox, from £10 per month.
And plus the boxes are so beautiful designed and themed every month. I got the Born Unicorn, July Edition.
Floss Beauty // My Everyday Eyeshadow in Maui
Full Size - RRP £12.50

Marcelle // Xtension Plus Curl Mascara
4.5ml Sample Size - RRP £7.67 (based on £14.50 for 8.5ml)

Photo grabbed from Glossybox website. Credit to the owner

Glossy Box - Holiday Haul

July is all about summer vibes! Whether you’re soaking up the British sun or jetting off on your jollies, our ‘Holiday Haul’ edit has all your travel beauty needs covered. The iconic pink box is filled with five holiday essentials, including a multipurpose hair oil, a luxurious cleanser and a hydrating self-tanner. Simply slip these travel-friendly products into your suitcase and take them with you on your summer adventures.