It was dark when we reached the Oregon coast, the kind of dark that casts a spell and hides the world around you. It was the kind of dark that meant we couldn’t see the ocean to our left, or…
In Sonoma County, Come for the Wine, but Stay for the Scenery
“And the wine is bottled poetry…” When I first saw the quote attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson outside a tasting room in the town of Sonoma, I laughed, snapped a picture on my phone, and kept walking. There are many…
Eastwind Hotel Oliverea Valley: A Weekend Getaway in the Catskills
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…
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