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Back to Where It All Began

September 14, 2019September 14, 2019Leave a comment

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

September 8, 2019September 8, 20191 Comment

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

September 1, 2019September 1, 2019Leave a comment

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

August 30, 2019August 31, 20192 Comments

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

February 1, 2017July 15, 20191 Comment

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

January 25, 2017January 18, 2017Leave a comment

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

September 22, 2016August 30, 2019Leave a comment

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

August 27, 2016August 30, 2019Leave a comment

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

December 18, 2015August 30, 2019Leave a comment

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

December 15, 2015August 30, 2019Leave a comment

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

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