Moving to a new country challenges us in new ways. I’ve learned new things about myself from each of my many moves.
Tag Archives: Scotland
We’ve been housesitting with TrustedHousesitters since 2016. We continue to love our experiences, so I wanted to share more in-depth here. Housesitting in Edinburgh has offered us interesting and varied experiences between having our own apartments in the area. We have stayed by the sea and in city center. We have also stayed outside the […]
Moving to new countries comes with a whole range of logistics to figure out and to check off a list. But by far the most important part of becoming an expat is the legal requirements involved. These are the details I can offer for how this US citizen got UK residency through marriage to an […]
Moving to a new country can be daunting…finding new friends, figuring out which items you like from the grocery store, hell, just finding a grocery store can be a challenge! You’ve uprooted yourself and plopped down into a whole new environment. Luckily, for an American expat in Scotland, the transition really actually isn’t that hard. […]
A quick visit to Pitlochry over the summer left us wanting to see more – and we also noticed promotional materials for The Enchanted Forest. If you know me at all, you know sparkly lights get me every time. Fill a forest with them and play magical music, I simply can’t resist. The Enchanted Forest in […]
Hogmanay in Edinburgh is a time for celebration, community, and committing to annual goals we all know we won’t keep. Yep, you guessed it: Hogmanay is New Year’s Eve in Scotland! Since New Year’s Eve is a popular event globally, what makes it so special in Edinburgh? Well, Edinburgh is known as the Festival City, […]
Today is International Charity Day, as established by the United Nations in 2013 in honor of Mother Teresa. I’ve already discussed how expats tend to get involved in their local communities around the world, but perhaps it’s time to revisit the topic. Charity is important everywhere, but getting involved has several specific benefits for expats […]
The Real Mary King’s Close Tour in Edinburgh shows off a 17th century part of the old city…underground. It’s a fascinating tour offering a glimpse into real life – and death – back then.