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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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, […]
Is Naples on your travel bucket list? In September, my boyfriend and I joined his family for 2 weeks of sun and adventure in Italy. Some of the destinations we were lucky enough to see included Rome, Capri, Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, and Naples. Naples, or Napoli is a city often looked over by tourists in favour […]
Stretching from the Palace of Holyroodhouse all the way to the majestic Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile is one of the city’s best known streets. Covering just over a mile, the Royal Mile is overlooked by historic, towering tenements, between which winding closes and secret stairways intertwine to create a secret world bursting with historic significance. […]
This week Scotland is officially out of lockdown, and while I won’t be travelling internationally for a while, it’s feeling like travel is on the horizon! Which means it’s the perfect time to start thinking and planning upcoming adventures – first stop, Stockholm! As many of you may know, I lived in Malmö Sweden for about […]
Though we’re very much still in the middle of a pandemic, and travel isn’t recommended yet, I’m feeling hopeful that as more vaccines go out and restrictions start to be lifted, it will be possible to safely travel again at some point this year. One of the main reasons we chose to move abroad was to […]
We’ve made it to Scotland! After four days of recovery (read: catching up on sleep!), I’m happy to report that we’re rested up, and settling in well to our new home! The last few days have been spent fielding deliveries, unpacking, figuring out plugs and appliances, and convincing the cats that this is their new […]
