Travel. Edimburgh. British Isles.
A Less-Crowded, Cheaper Alternative Destination to London
And it’s just a hop and skip away.
My trip to Edinburgh didn’t start well. Only two hours before departing via bus from London, I realized I booked the wrong bus.
I booked the bus leaving the following night. It was an overnight bus, so it was already getting late. Quickly, I asked if I could reserve another night in the hostel: no vacancy.
I called to see if I could get a refund so that I could book the bus leaving in a few hours. It turns out, I was able to swap tickets and avoid inconvenience.
Lesson learned: never be afraid to ask questions.
After a long, sleepless night on the bus, I reached Scotland. It’s about a seven-hour bus ride from London.
Pro Tip: By booking two overnight buses (to & fro), I saved time and money; especially welcomed when both are running low. Whenever I have a chance to travel overnight, I usually do it for these simple reasons.
Where to stay in Edinburgh
My hostel was easy to find; even at five o’clock in the morning after a sleepless night. Castle Rock Hostel was awesome! It’s in plain sight of Edinburgh Castle — one…
