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
I’ve been housesitting with TrustedHousesitters since 2016. I continue to love these experiences, so I wanted to share more in-depth here. Housesitting in Edinburgh has offers interesting and varied experiences; you can stay by the sea and in city center. I have also stayed outside the city, including on the estate of a 15th-century castle! […]
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.
After attending the recent Travel Massive event in Edinburgh, I realized there were so many opportunities to easily check out more of Edinburgh than I knew existed. First, I heard about Invisible Edinburgh and took the first tour available with them. Next, I was introduced to Rabbie’s Edinburgh City Tour. I knew Rabbie’s offered tours […]