CELEBRATING SPRING AT THE BELTANE FIRE FESTIVAL
This past Saturday, I found myself surrounded by fire, drumming, and hundreds of people joined together to celebrate the height of Spring and promise of returning Summer. Beltane (Gaelic for ‘bright fire’) is an ancient Iron Age Celtic festival, symbolising the change in seasons and emergence from a dark, cold winter. A celebration of the […]
SCOTTISH MYTHOLOGY: THE KELPIES
Have you heard of the kelpie? According to Scottish legend, kelpies are shape-shifting aquatic spirits that are said to haunt rivers and streams, usually in the shape of a horse. But beware! These majestic beings are not so nice, and like to target children in particular. They do this by appearing as sweet, friendly ponies, in […]
5 ITEMS I NEVER PACK
Another packing post! In my last one, I told you about the 5 items I always travel with. This week, I’m going in the opposite direction, and talking about the 5 items I usually leave at home. Curious to know 5 items I leave at home when travelling? Keep scrolling! 1. Physical books This might […]
5 ITEMS I ALWAYS TRAVEL WITH
Today I’m sharing 5 items that I always make sure to have when travelling. Since moving abroad in 2018, I’ve travelled quite a bit, and through trial and error, have found a few things that I make sure never to leave home without. So whether you’re packing for a month abroad or a weekend away, […]
A WALK IN THE PENTLAND HILLS
Located just 5 miles to the south of Edinburgh, the Pentland Hills provide some of the best hillwalking and stunning views, just a stone’s throw away from the capital city. Last weekend, to beat the January blues, my boyfriend and I decided to get out of the city and into nature for a change of […]
5 PLACES I WANT TO TRAVEL IN 2022
Last year, after being quarantined to our apartment for months on end, I was finally able to start travelling again. It started out slowly, with explorations around our new neighbourhood, before making my way to London for a few weekends. In the summer, I was able to visit my family in the US after almost 2 years, […]
TOP 5 BOOKS OF 2021
My reading goal for 2021 was 50 books, and wow did I find some good ones this year! I’ve always been an avid reader, but it’s become a bigger priority for me over the past few years, especially as I’ve noticed my screen time creep up and up. This year, I set myself a goal […]
FLYING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS? 5 TIPS TO SURVIVE A LONG FLIGHT
One of the best things about living abroad is that most places I travel to are only a few hours away by flight. When I go back home to the US however, the flights get a lot longer (usually around 14 hours). I’m not a fan of long flights, and in the era of covid, […]
CHRISTMAS IN EDINBURGH: 5 WAYS TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SEASON
This festive season is here! Edinburgh Castle is festooned with lights, the Christmas market is in full force, we’ve had a small dusting of snow, and there’s an unmistakable feeling that something festive is in the air. After a bit of a quiet Christmas last year, it’s evident that the city is making up for […]
ONE YEAR IN EDINBURGH!
It’s been one year since we packed up our life in Sweden and moved to Scotland, and wow- time has flown by! Moving to a new place in the midst of a pandemic has definitely been tricky; between obtaining all the right paperwork/covid tests, bringing the cats, putting our things in storage, and quarantining only […]