solo traveller perfecting her selfie one destination at a time
Edinburgh, Scotland is a vibrant, modern city with a rich history and cultural heritage. It lies at the southern edge of the Firth of Forth, on Scotland’s east coast. Edinburgh’s history dates back to prehistoric times. The modern city sprung up in the Middle Ages, as a small settlement on Castle Rock. It became a…
Scotland’s capital city has a ton of fans, and it’s no wonder: it’s fun, funky, and full of exciting things to do in Edinburgh. From ancient Scottish history to upscale dining, hidden pubs, and a thriving culture, the city hums with activity year round. I always have a blast when I’m in Edinburgh and I…
Not many people pack up and go to the Shetland Islands in January, but that is precisely what I did last week. The main reason for the visit was the fire festival of Up Helly Aa, however we stayed a full week. There’s so much to see and do up in the Shetland Islands, too,…
Scotland: the land of the Picts, the Celts, and the Highlanders. Romanticised in Braveheart, Outlander, and Harry Potter, the landscape is at times barren and harsh. Other times, it’s watery and green, a veritable oasis. I’ve always loved Scotland; there are a million reasons to visit Scotland! This fascinating country remains close to my heart…
To all of my travelling friends, You know who you are. And I am so LUCKY to have you. We met in a bar. In a hostel. On the train. In a plane. In the airport. On a boat. On The Boat. Through a friend of a friend of a friend. On the trail. We…
One of these days, I will get back to Scotland’s Orkney Islands for a more in-depth exploration of the islands. It’s been two years since I was there – and I never made it past the mainland island – home to Stromness and Kirkwall. There is so much more that Orkney has to offer —…
Ah, Glasgow.. my favourite city in the world. From posh fashion shows to the grungy basement at Nice n Sleazy’s – I have seen it all there and I’ve loved every minute of it. I first arrived in Glasgow as an exchange student. 19 years old and my first time overseas for an extended period….
new zealand marks the second country i have packed up and moved to, and i’m here to tell you that it’s not as black and white as it looks. i had this discussion at dinner one night with another expat/transient and we agreed that unless you’ve actually done it, you really have no clue what…
{original image from get in travel} winter finally made her icy appearance into kansas city, at least for a day, and as i sat there wrapped in a cozy sweater with a steaming coffee, waiting for my escape to the southern hemisphere, i couldn’t help but think of great winter destinations. not to escape winter…
This happened in 2014. It is still one my favourite travel misadventure stories……. enjoy! Orkney, 2014: In my guidebook, it mentioned that it was possible to hike from Skara Brae to Yesnaby, a supposedly beautiful castle/sea stack. I say supposedly, because I never got there. After reading my book and looking at maps, I stupidly…