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With Christmas freshly finished, I’ve got my next trip planned: Blogmanay!  I’ll be celebrating New Year’s in Edinburgh, Scotland. Edinburgh, which I’ve long extolled as one of my favorite cities, has one of the world’s best New Year’s celebrations.  People come from all over the world to celebrate Hogmanay. I’ve been invited to be part of  Blogmanay , a groundbreaking initiative bringing 21 top travel bloggers from around the world to broadcast the celebrations live. Celebrating at Hogmanay Hogmanay is essentially nonstop mayhem for several days.  I plan to take in as much as possible.  Some of the highlights: December 30: Torchlight Procession — a beautiful parade of lit torches through Edinburgh’s city center. December 31: Concert in the Gardens  — Simple Minds are the main headliners this year.  If I play my cards right, I might get a chance to schmooze with them, too!  Also performing: Bwani Junction and The Vie...

One of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, there is something in London for everyone. The weather is stubbornly unpredictable but the sights and people are predictably engaging. Where history lurks in every nook and corner, but so does modern, everyday life, and the two mingle in an understated way not found anywhere else. If this is a family trip, you might be wondering what to do in London with kids? I reached out to Travel Bloggers, many of them who have been to London with their families to put together the best attractions in this city with kids. There is also an interesting idea on a day trip outside London at the end of this post. Immerse into history, culture, iconic sights and entertainment with these 8 attractions in London with your kids. One of the best day trips from London is to experience the old world charm of Windsor Castle, if British Royalty fascinates you. There are also some quirky and unusual things to do in London, if you are leaving your kids behind one...