I'll start with pancakes. In Scotland, pancakes are a breakfast food. As far as pancake-eating conduct goes, that is the only thing we have in common. In Scotland, pancakes come in clear plastic packages in the dining hall. You grab a pancake, a pack… More
I’ve wanted to study abroad in Scotland since I was about sixteen years old. To fuel my insatiable curiosity about the terrain, I remember poring over countless images on Google and being shell-shocked at the sheer beauty of the rugged mountains and sweeping… More
A few weekends ago I had the joy of showing one of my closest friends around Edinburgh. Sarah (who’s also an Arcadia student blogger!) came up to visit me from London, and while playing tour guide, I realized how excessively passionate I am about this… More
The day was windy and sunny, a slight chill but nothing too bad. I was “hiking” my way up to Calton Hill, one of the high points of Edinburgh where there are some beautiful views of the city. One thought I had while walking was that I should not have… More
(But mostly ferries, trains, and buses) If I had to sum up my time here in one quote it would be this… All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware” – Martin Buber Whether it be a physical destination or just a new state… More