When I looked up, all I could see were stars. From the wooden porch in front of our room, I tilted my head skyward and there they were: the constellations glittering in the mountain dark, Orion’s Belt positioned directly above…
What to Expect on a Puffin Boat Tour in Maine
“Well, it’s certainly easier than going all the way to Scotland to see them.” The open-air seating area on the top of the boat was full, and the solo traveller a few seats away – a grey-haired woman kitted out…
Notes on 7 Weeks of Lockdown
Birdsong and sirens are the soundtrack to my days, now. Amidst the regular chatter of the birds outside are three, clear descending notes: a song so smooth, so distinct, that it stands out from all the rest. After some online…
Travelling (Or Not) in the Time of Coronavirus
At the start of the year, as I always do, I wrote about my 2020 travel plans. The travel plan I was most looking forward to, unsurprisingly, was returning home to Scotland for Easter. With my brother’s school holidays coinciding…
A Day Trip to Mount Rainier National Park
The view in front of us reminded me of a scene from a children’s storybook, like Heidi, or Hansel and Gretel. Colourful wildflowers swaying in the slightest chill of a breeze. Straight-backed pine trees pointing at a cornflower blue sky….
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…
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