Scotland
That Bagpipe Was Totes Lit
After traveling for almost 7 weeks now, it's easy to pass by the same ol' things in every city. No matter where I am, I always find slow-walking tourists, a street performer encouraging the crowd to "squeeze in closer," and someone dressed up as a character from Star...
Sitting in the Sun and Eating Noodles
I'm going to be straight forward - today's travel post is weak. Having still not kicked my fever and runny nose, I barely did anything today. However, it was an absolutely gorgeous day in Edinburgh, and I couldn't let it go to waste. I went to one of the parks here...
Nobody Likes a Mr. Sniffles
Hostels are great opportunities to meet new people and get information about cities. But they're also great ways to pick up a cough or sniffle. I'm currently fighting a sore throat, fever, and runny nose. Not the best time in the world, but I'm sick in Edinburgh. Does...
Searching for the Loch Ness Monster
Today I headed out for an adventure of a lifetime. I came prepared with binoculars, radar detection goggles, and my official "spotting" guide book. Today was the day that I would see the myth, the legend -- the Loch Ness Monster. But let's rewind a bit. Jason and I...
Definitely Not Trespassing in Edinburgh With a Complete Stranger
Oooookaaay, let's define the term "complete stranger." I had one brief conversation with a guy staying in my hostel before he volunteered to keep me company while I tried some night photography. On a drizzly evening in Edinburgh, I packed up my camera gear, and we...
The Best View in Edinburgh
This morning I looked out the window and found an astonishing miracle -- the sun. I didn't even know what to do with myself. In a last minute decision, one of my new hostel roommates and I decided to pack up our stuff and hike to the top of Arthur's Seat. Ok, so...
Casually Crying in Edinburgh’s Botanical Garden
Good news: I found a fellow breakfast smoothie drinker in Edinburgh. AND: he has a blender! I am now in a verbal contract with him. At 8am we meet in the hostel kitchen to make smoothies. I provide the fruit, he provides the blender. Win, win. This is going to be a...
Another Travel Day, Another Train
And would you look at that - another travel day. It was time for me to say goodbye to charming Whitby and continue onwards to Edinburgh. My Airbnb was a peaceful haven exactly when I needed it. In the midst of hostel living, sometimes it's nice to escape for a few...