Happy New Year! I’ve always loved New Year, the early days of January, and that “fresh start” feeling that comes with a new calendar, a clean house, a blank notebook, and an empty diary waiting for dates to be filled…
2018: The Year in Review on Stories My Suitcase Could Tell
“Year in review” posts and “Best of 2018” lists are already popping up all over the internet, and I have to admit, I love them all. Maybe it’s a combination of nosiness and nostalgia, but I love seeing what other…
Wind Farms, Land Rights, and the Isle of Lewis
On a heathery hill on the Isle of Lewis, the northernmost island in the Outer Hebrides, stands a striking stone monument, an intricate archway that offers breath-taking panoramic views across the landscape. An Sùileachan – which means ‘lesson’ in Gaelic…
4 Years of Expat Life in New York City
In many ways, New York City has defined my adult life. I may have only lived here for four years, but New York City has been my constant companion now for a decade. It was a crisp autumn day in…
Why Paris Is Always A Good Idea
One of my favourite memories from my last visit to Paris is sitting on the steps across from Notre Dame with my Mum. It was autumn, so we were wrapped up in coats and scarves. We were admiring the cathedral’s…
On Going Home Again: A Spring Visit to the Outer Hebrides
I love watching the sunrise as I wake up in the morning, fresh cup of coffee in hand. Usually I have a quick glance through the window at the light breaking over the Manhattan skyline, but for most of the…
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