One of my favorite experiences on the Isle of Skye was taking the ferry from Elgol to Loch Coruisk. There are so many amazing places in Skye (and in Scotland in general!) to explore, and it’s hard to see them all! But I knew I wanted to go on a boat trip during my trip… Read More A Ferry Trip From Elgol to Loch Coruisk on the Isle Of Skye, Scotland
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, and such a fun city to visit! My first trip to Edinburgh was on a very tight budget, and my second trip to Edinburgh was right after I moved to the UK (when again, I didn’t have much money to throw around). I visited for a weekend in June… Read More Unusual and Quirky Bars to Visit in Edinburgh
One of my favorite walks on the Isle of Skye in Scotland was the walk out to Camasunary Bay. As we were camping on our Isle of Skye trip, why not combine that with an overnight stay?! We set off sans tent after finding out we could sleep in the Camasunary Bay bothy. This was… Read More Staying in the Camasunary Bay Bothy on the Isle of Skye
There’s no way around it: the secret is out about the Isle of Skye. This island in Scotland is one of the most popular places to visit in the country! I loved my trip here, and had the absolute best time. But I’m not going to lie—there were a LOT of other people here. And… Read More Alternative Isle of Skye: 4 Ways to Avoid the Crowds
The Isle of Skye is fast becoming one of the most popular places to visit in Scotland. The scenery is stunning and overwhelms visitors, from the lush sandy beaches to the moody and misty Cuillin mountain range. I spent several days on the Isle of Skye on a wild camping trip last month and Skye… Read More The Best Wild Camping Spots on the Isle of Skye, Scotland
This summer, I finally made it to the Scottish Highlands—an area that’s been on my bucket list for years. I had one really big goal: to hike up Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland. At 1345 meters, it’s also the highest mountain in Great Britain, and in the United Kingdom in general! It’s therefore… Read More Ben Nevis: Hiking Britain’s Highest Mountain
Every year, I do a few big yearly recap posts on the year just gone. I’ve already written about my top experiences of 2018, and the worst travel moments of 2018! But I always like to do one about the best places I visited each year. In 2016, my favorite places were heavily skewed by… Read More The Best Places I Visited In 2018
I’ve already talked about my top experiences of 2018. But I think it’s important to take these good kind of posts with a grain of salt—because travel is never as glamorous as it might seem. Which is why I like to share my worst travel moments every year! In 2017, I got really sick in… Read More My Worst Travel Moments Of 2018
2018 has been another big year for me! I visited 14 countries this year, 7 of which were new countries for me. I took 15 flights over the course of the year. I really settled into York and my life abroad. I even made my first ever money as a blogger this year!! Every year,… Read More My Top Experiences Of 2018
The Highlands in Scotland is one of the most beautiful and iconic parts of the country. As so much of this area is remote, wild, and untouched, one of the best ways to get around is by car. Certain areas (particularly rural ones) are so much better to get around with a car! So when… Read More 12 Tips For Planning Your Scottish Highlands Road Trip
It’s no secret on the blog: I’m a huge Harry Potter fan. I love the books, I love the movies, I’ve been to the theme park in Orlando and the studio tour outside London, I’ve hunted down a million and one film locations in England, I’ve run Harry Potter tours in York, and I’ve even… Read More Seeing The Hogwarts Express At The Glenfinnan Viaduct In Scotland
Roadtripping through the Scottish Highlands was a huge bucket list goal of mine. When I randomly had a few days off work at the end of August, I knew I had to take advantage of it! I set off for four days in Scotland, and had the most amazing time. On my second day, I… Read More Scottish Highlands Road Trip: What to See in Glencoe
When I decided to take a spontaneous road trip up to the Highlands in Scotland, I knew that the route would take me through the Scottish Borders. I’ve been wanting to come here for years, and there’s one big reason for that: the Border Abbeys! There are four main, magnificent sets of abbey ruins, all… Read More Visiting The Scottish Border Abbeys In One Day: Jedburgh, Kelso, Dryburgh, And Melrose
Another annual round-up post! I recently wrote a post about my top experiences of 2016. To contrast with that post, I wanted to write about the best places that I visited in 2016—not the coolest experiences, but the places that I went and loved, and recommend visiting to others. I have seen some incredible places… Read More The Best Places I Visited In 2016
The capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is charming, fun, and full of life. Even though I’ve been twice now, I’m already itching to go back and explore more of the city and the surrounding area. There’s history, culture, cozy pubs, beautiful scenery, and definitely a lot to do. So here you go—15 tips for a weekend… Read More 15 Tips for A Weekend in Edinburgh
Living in England has always been a dream of mine. But when I started looking into it seriously after my study abroad in Nottingham, I realized just how difficult it is to move permanently to another country. If you’re generally thinking of going abroad long-term, check out my post on 10 Ways to Actually Leave… Read More UK Visas For US Citizens
As the home of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, Edinburgh, Scotland has a lot of connections with the most magical books of our time! Besides being a beautiful city with loads to do, there’s a special draw for HP fans to the Scottish capital. If you’re wanting to explore the city that inspired J.K. and… Read More 5 Harry Potter Places to Visit in Edinburgh
Applying for my UK visa this summer was probably the most stressful thing I’ve ever done. The paperwork, the rules, the giant price tag… all of it made for so many sleepless nights and so many tears shed over UK Visas & Immigration. But I thought I’d write out this guide for an insight into… Read More How To Get A UK Partner Visa