Picture yourself living in Scotland. Maybe you’re living in a cozy stone cottage on the Island of Shetland, with a sweeping view of the North Sea. Perhaps the bright lights and vibrant atmosphere of a big city like Glasgow are more your vibe. As an American who has been living in Scotland for year[...]
Do you dream of going to grad school in Scotland? There’s just something romantic about the idea of Scottish universities: gothic architecture, ivy-covered buildings, and libraries full of antique books that feel like something straight out of a novel. But what if I told you that grad school in Sc[...]
Looking for the best hotels in Edinburgh for solo female travellers? I’ve got you! I’m a seasoned solo female traveler and I’ve been making Edinburgh my home for the last five years. I understand what solo female travellers are looking for in a hotel and I’m here to be your boots on[...]
Dreaming of solo female travel to the Isle of Skye? Skye’s dramatic coastline and craggy mountain peaks are like something straight out of Middle Earth. Is the Isle of Skye safe for solo female travelers? Is it possible to get to the Isle of Skye from Edinburgh without a car? I’m about to break[...]
From storied castles and rugged mountains to cutting-edge theater and haute cuisine, Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh has something to delight every traveler. As a seasoned solo female traveler who has lived in Edinburgh for five years, this wonderful city still has endless ways to surp[...]
There’s no two ways about it, Edinburgh is a book lover’s paradise. From Sir Walter Scott to Irvine Welsh, this UNESCO City of Literature has been inspiring writers and readers for centuries. I’ve been living in Edinburgh for nearly five years now and there are so many different types[...]
Jupiter Artland is an award-winning contemporary sculpture garden located outside of Edinburgh. If you’re an art lover like me, Jupiter Artland is definitely worth visiting. Is a car-free Jupiter Artland Day trip from Edinburgh possible? How can you get a chance to splash around in the Jupiter Art[...]
So you’re planning a solo trip to Edinburgh? First of all, great choice! In so many ways, Edinburgh is the ideal city for solo female travelers. In fact, Edinburgh was my very first solo travel experience. Along with fantasies about castles and ruggedly handsome men in kilts come some important p[...]
Looking for an easy day trip from Edinburgh? I've got twelve of my favorites here for you, from car free day trips to the best day tours from Edinburgh.
This easy day trip is a quirky, magical little journey that set my inner explorer into overdrive. Sail the Firth of the Forth with me and take the Inchcolm Island Ferry. Come wander the abandoned Inchcolm Abbey with me (watch out for the twisty staircase!). Get the skinny on the Three Bridges and In[...]