Johnnie Walker Bottle your own Whiskey Experience

On Johnnie Walker Princess street location you are invited to bottle and engrave your own whiskey as a souvenir bottle. We bottled a souvenir for us and had one engraved as a gift.

Each season a new flavor is introduced to explore.

We went during the "Autumn Season" The Johnnie Walker flavor profile is red apples, warm spices, with woodiness. The cost to bottle and engrave is €80.00. We had a fun time bottling and engraving our personal bottle.

Bottling the whiskey from the barrel.

Selecting the font and what we wanted engraved. My sister is getting married in a few months so we made one for them as a wedding gift. We added their names and the wedding date which were etched into the bottle.

This is what it looks like on the computer, a sample of the bottle.

After your bottle is filled, you can now put on the finishing label stickers.

Final Product-

To complete the process you are asked to write your names and place your unique bottle in the book that sits in front of the store.

Look at that view!

You get your special pour number written down in the Princess Street Edinburgh log. We bottled 685th batch.

Slàinte Mhath

(To Good Health)

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Day trip to Porto Venere, Italy

If you have been following us for a while you know we love a day trip outside of the city. Rome is amazing, but something magical always amazes me in these smaller towns. Porto Venere was no exception. A charming town with lots of history and delicious food. And did I mention it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1997 Porto Venere with the islands Palmaria, Tito, Tinetto and the Cinque Terre were included among the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We started our morning with a 4 and a half hour drive to the seaside town of La Spezia. From there we were off to explore Porto Venere.

Just note that the roads are small and narrow. If you are not an experienced driver in Italy, train may be your best option.

photograph taken from website

San Pietro, a gothic Roman Catholic church sits cliffside facing the golf of poets. You are able to walk the grounds of the church. The views are incredible.

.A picture perfect town to stroll the quaint streets.

We dined at -Trattoria La Marina-

So far living in Italy for 2 years, this has been my favorite Lasagna dish. We shared fried calamari and muscles. Oh.... and a Spritz! Everything was delicious.

Cheers from Porto Venere, Italy

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Tuscany's Thermal Bath, Saturnia

What a better way to spend your time in Italy than sitting in one of natures most iconic Thermal Hot Springs in Italy. Located about 2 and a half hours from Rome.

Do not get confused with Terme Di Saturnia, the Spa/Golf Resort located close to the natural hot springs. This post is about the

Free Natural Hot Springs

Since we arrived by car, you will have to pay a small fee for parking. There are kiosk located in the dirt parking lot. The information will be posted in English. It's a short walk to the springs. There are changing rooms located next to the springs. A lot of people will change into their bathing clothes by their car.

If you choose to change in the designated are, bring euro’s for the machine there is a small fee.

If some members of your party do not want to get into the water, there is a little cafe that has a sitting area.

A few items to bring with you.

*Change for the Machines

*Bathing Suit

*Water Bottles

*Water Shoes

*Towel/Robe

*Snacks

*Change of Clothes

*Sunscreen

Now you are all ready to enjoy the Natural springs! Relax unwind and enjoy! Here are a few pictures of our time spent at the Hot Springs. Yes, the thermal springs are as beautiful as pictured in photos.

One day in Pizzo

Ciao from Pizzo, Calabro 🛵💕

Pizzo named Pizzo Calabro is located overlooking the Gulf of Saint Euphemain. Know for tarfrufo, a large ball of ice cream filled with molten chocolate. We found Pizzo to be one of the coziest towns we visited in Calabria. You will find gorgeous beaches with clear blue water, boutique shops to purchase local good, resturants and of course some delicious Tartufo decadent shops.

First impression of Pizzo, is it's STUNNING! Set on a cliffside overlooking the sea. Let's talk about the sea.... imagine clear refreshing water. We went in July and the weather was really hot 99 Degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure to take some time and enjoy the beach.

Here are a few pictures of our time in Pizzo, Calabro.