Emily Johnston

Guide to The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

View of Edinburgh Castle from the Royal Mile

The Royal Mile is the historic heart of the city, where characters from all walks of life were to be found throughout the ages. A mile provides a lot of places to uncover history, and you won’t be disappointed when you start to delve deeper into the stories behind the buildings. In this one-stop-guide to Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, I’m taking you right down the mile – from the Castle to the Palace, and EVERYTHING in between. Marvel in the beauty of Edinburgh and its hidden heritage and use this post to plan your next visit to the capital.

Guide to Monopoli, Puglia

The town of Monopoli lies in the Puglia region of Italy. It is known for its many churches, one of the most famous being the Chiesa di Santa Maria del Suffragio delta del Purgatori, which houses an archaeological crypt. The seaside town is a great day trip for those visiting Puglia, with a harbour and beach to explore and relax.

Guide to Alberobello, Puglia

Emily sitting on a wall in front of Trulli in Alberobello

Puglia is a beautiful region of Italy, which forms the ‘heel’ of Italy’s boot. Alberobello has been recognised by UNESCO as an example of spontaneous architecture in an urban setting. Its stunning streets are lined with trulli – white washed buildings with stone roofs. For an escape away from cities and to experience traditional architecture, Alberobello is not one to miss.

Naples Food Guide

Where to eat in Naples, Naples food guide and history

Cimitero Delle Fontanelle | Visiting the Fontanelle Cemetery in Naples

The Cimitero Delle Fontanelle is an ossuary in the Bay of Naples. Visit the cemetery of Fontanelle and understand its history.

The Horniman Museum and Gardens

To me, there’s no better place to unwind than a museum. Whatever city I land in, no matter the country, there’s always a museum that is calling my name to visit. As a self-confessed history geek, who’s trying to start a career in the heritage sector, I’m one who will gladly make a museum their home for the day. Today I’m taking you to The Horniman Museum and Gardens in London.

Edinburgh’s Slave Trade History

Despite being less acknowledged, Scotland’s role in the slave trade is undeniable, and one that shouldn’t be overlooked. Much of the city has been developed on wealth accumulated from the slave trade and the docks at Leith received tobacco from the Americas throughout the 17th century.