I miss living in Edinburgh with all of my heart. I don't miss our flat (goodness no!), but the city itself has my heart and soul. Edinburgh is a bustling city full of history, architecture, modern conveniences, and secrets in every nook and cranny. Everything feels expensive these days, though, and there's plenty of that even in my favorite place. There are plenty of free things to do in Edinburgh, though, and you don't need to look too hard to find them. Whether you're a tourist or a lifelong ... Read More
Scotland
Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Offer Medieval History and Mystery
Urquhart Castle sits along Loch Ness, a freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands. The lake runs for 23 miles and is home to the fabled Loch Ness Monster, Nessie (and yes, I believe!). It is one of the largest bodies of water in the United Kingdom. Visiting Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle was on our bucket list of things to do before we left Scotland and it didn't disappoint. Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness In the 14th century, Urquhart Castle was a medieval fortification that saw the Wars of ... Read More
Halloween Celebrations around the World
I have been missing Halloween in the worst way this year. I grew up with Halloween being an actual season--decorations, costumes, and neighborhood trick or treating. No one celebrates Halloween quite like North America. The United States took Irish traditions, massively commercialized them, and made them into something much bigger (and I love it!). Thanks to the spread of American expatriates and American culture, though, Halloween is catching on in more places. I'm hoping to be a part of that ... Read More
Best Museums in Edinburgh
I am so missing Edinburgh and am so grateful for the time I had there. History, art, and architecture abound and I loved just walking around and taking it all in. The museum geek in me loved being able to pop into one of the many museums as I passed by. With so many museums, deciding which ones to visit can be overwhelming if you're visiting for a short time. Here is a list of the best museums in Edinburgh, where you are sure to learn something new and deepen your appreciation for the beauty and ... Read More
Everything You Need to Know about Visiting the Isle of Skye
Scotland will always hold such a special place in my heart and there's still so much I haven't gotten to do. Luckily, I can read about the places I missed when we lived there so I can start planning a visit back. I barely set foot on the Isle of Skye, so it's fantastic that Georgie Mack of Journey with Georgie is here to tell us everything you need to know about visiting the Isle of Skye. Isle of Skye The beautiful Isle of Skye in Scotland is a truly magical place. After driving through ... Read More
Fall Foliage Around the World
Did you know that you can find fall foliage in 49 of the 50 states in the United States? Hawaii is left out of the fall colour change, but don’t feel too sorry for them…they do live in Hawaii. Many Americans will have a favourite place to see fall foliage (the Blue Ridge Mountains for me!), but many don't think about the foliage they can see all over the world. Here are just a few amazing places to see fall foliage around the world. Japan Japan’s fall foliage is perhaps some of the best ... Read More