Ten days ago, I flew across the pond and landed in the "Athens of the North." While my journey to get there proved to be a trial of patience, resilience, and strength (you can read about it here), my feeling of intense joy upon arriving in Edinburgh made it all worthwhile. I arrived in Edinburgh … Continue reading Back to Where It All Began
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The Airport Adventures of a Tired Travelsmith
I am jet lagged. I am very dehydrated. I am sore from dragging around a too heavy suitcase. I am also hysterically excited. I am in love. I am in the place I am meant to be. On September 4th, I started my journey from San Francisco to Edinburgh. The morning began with my overly … Continue reading The Airport Adventures of a Tired Travelsmith
Frequently Asked Questions
Friends, family, strangers on the internet, here is the question and answer session that no one asked for, but perhaps secretly wanted. Over the past few months as I have shared my news with the people in my life, I have inevitably been asked a multitude of questions. Some are fair enough, wondering about my … Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions
Sitting Tightly
I am waiting. For the past two years, I feel as though my constant state of being has been "waiting." Waiting for the right time to apply to graduate school, waiting for applications to open, waiting to find out a decision, waiting to receive a visa, and waiting to leave. I have been stuck waiting … Continue reading Sitting Tightly
How Scotland Changed Me
Scotland holds a special place in my heart, and I have documented that love here, on this blog. I write about it fondly and often in comparison to my upcoming move to Cambodia, and I also narrated my four month adventure interning for the Scottish parliament. However, I realized that I rarely touch upon how Scotland changed … Continue reading How Scotland Changed Me
Cambodia will be Different
I leave for Cambodia in a matter of days, and my heart cannot stop racing. I am excited, nervous, confident, and terrified all at the same time. There is no doubt in my mind that this journey I am about to embark on will be challenging, liberating, and life-changing. But despite all of these, more or less, positive … Continue reading Cambodia will be Different
Reverse Culture Shock
Just over a year ago I roamed the cobbled streets of Edinburgh, popping into shops, listening to bagpipes, and consuming copious amounts of tea and scones. I also experience quite a bit of culture shock. When I first arrived in Scotland, I knew that I would inevitably encounter aspects of Scottish culture that surprised, and … Continue reading Reverse Culture Shock
Notes About Packing
A year ago I began packing for my journey to Edinburgh, Scotland. I had no idea how to even start preparing my suitcases for the adventure to come. Scotland was a foreign land, with unknown weather, terrain, and fashion cultures. Living in Northern California for my whole life, I did not know how to gather clothing … Continue reading Notes About Packing
End of an Era
Sixteen weeks later, the time has come for this Travelsmith to bid her adopted home goodbye. After a successful abroad experience of mischief, magic, and unforgettable memories, I can affirm that deciding to journey to Scotland is one of the greatest things I have ever done. How can I even begin to thank Scotland for all … Continue reading End of an Era
Turn to Page Seven
Breaking News: I, Myriah Smith, am a published author! Well… sort of… A little while ago, my MSP Rhoda grant gave me the opportunity to write a post for her blog about tackling gender inequality and achieving an end to violence against women. Right up my area, this budding feminist went wild, writing a passionate … Continue reading Turn to Page Seven
