My favorite place that I have visited so far is Stonehaven. It is a nice fishing town that can be reached by a 20 min train ride from Aberdeen. The main attraction is Dunnotar Castle, which sits on the cliffs at the edge of the town. It is a long walk… More
One of the first places I went to after arriving in Aberdeen was Loch Ness. The drive up was a little long, but it was well worth the wait once we arrived there. Urquhart Castle sits on Loch Ness, and looked simply beautiful with snow covering it. The… More
A home isn’t just a place that you live in. You can feel at home with people you meet, connect with and become close to. You can also have multiple homes, places, and people that are close to your heart and you share many memories with. I may have grown… More
Culture shock is not something that is new to me. I have experienced it several times while traveling, as I'm sure many of us have. You arrive in a new place and you realize how different it is from where you come from. It can be disconcerting, but when… More
I spent the past weekend visiting a family in Trim, County Meath, Republic of Ireland. Located around 45 minutes from Dublin, Trim is most known for Trim Castle, first built in 1173 C.E. by Hugh de Lacy. At least, this is what Arcadia’s orientation packet… More