I had quite a few posts scheduled throughout March and April. But things did not go according to plan for […]
Archive for ‘North America’
Chasing the Aurora: Yellowknife during Reading Week
Yellowknife is a famous spot for viewing the Aurora Borealis, and I had been meaning to go for a long […]
Why Winter is My Favourite Season in Calgary, Canada
I think most people with a basic knowledge of Canada would know that Calgary is a cold place. It is […]
The American Dream
On June 1st I boarded a plane to Washington D.C, my decision still felt uncertain as though I wished I could […]
Coibhneas ann an Ceap Breatainn (Kindness in Cape Breton)
My plan was simple and centred around the week-long Gaelic College summer school in Cape Breton. I would join some […]
Stepping Out of the Exchange Student Circle
Making friends on exchange is important, especially when you’re in a whole new country that you don’t know much about. […]
Living Near the Canadian Rockies
You’ve probably heard of Banff before. One of your friends might have been there, or you’ve watched a travel programme […]
All I Want for Christmas is Tea and Marmite
Fall Quarter is complete and so is 2019. What a brilliant year… for me, one that started in Edinburgh; a […]
The Truth About Water in Mexico
“How many families live in this community?” “About 90.” “And you all drink the water that comes out of your […]
Three Weeks in a US Summer School
In Spring earlier this year, a friend sent me a link to a programme he thought I’d find interesting – […]