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…
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…
16 Must-Have Travel Experiences in New York City
New York City. The Big Apple. The Concrete Jungle. The ‘city that never sleeps.’ New York City is one of those cities that feels familiar even when you’ve never been there. The dancing lights of Time Squares, the rush of…
Tartan Week 2018: A Scottish Celebration with a Difference
Each spring, Tartan Week in New York City celebrates Scotland’s influence on the USA. Over the years, events have ranged from fashion shows and red carpet photo shoots, to poetry readings and theatre performances. But this year, for me, Tartan…
A Tour of Long Island City, NYC’s Fastest Growing Neighbourhood
Long Island City is a neighbourhood in flux. From industrial days gone by to the gleaming towers blocks that pierce the skyline today, Long Island City is changing. And thanks to a morning with Brooklyn Unplugged Tours, my blogger friends…
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