Tag: UK
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Escape from Lockdown: Our Trip to the Mystic Isle of Skye (Part III)
After a wild journey to Skye and jam-packed Tuesday, it was already time to leave the isle. (So, with that said, this post is primarily about some incredible places on the mainland.)
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Escape from Lockdown: Our Trip to the Mystic Isle of Skye (Part I)
When lockdown in Scotland ended, Anya and I were ready to dive into the deep end of our newfound freedom, so we hopped in the car for a quick trip to the Isle of Skye. For those who don’t know, Skye is a Scottish island known for its dramatic landscapes, including fresh springs, cliffs, mountains…
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What I Learnt from Moving to Glasgow
When our last flat had a health and safety issue, Anya and I decided to move from the wee village of Bridge of Allan to the normally bustling city of Glasgow.
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Moving to Scotland during Covid… Was It Worth It?
In the summer, it became clear that my dream of moving to Scotland wasn’t going to be exactly as I’d envisioned. My master’s programme was going to take place almost entirely online for the first semester and perhaps the second. I was even given the option to defer study for a semester or whole year,…
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How Being American Has Shaped My Worldview
While the U.S. claims to embrace different cultures, I’m not sure most Americans live up to that, but I want to.
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I Just Moved Beyond the Wall (to Scotland)
As if by fate, I found the perfect course at the University of Stirling in Scotland. I now find myself living among the Wildlings beyond the Wall…