Wander: To walk among Scots.

To state the absolute obvious, Edinburgh is an OLD city with many tales to tell. Every block you pass through has seen its share of dramas, battles, and love stories dating back centuries. The same could be said about the rest of Scotland. And of course Europe.

Being from Canada, our own history is just a blip in time compared to the history that has existed here. I mean, you can't help but appreciate knowing some of Scotland's more "modern" buildings are as old as your own country. 

I've never had a head for remembering historical battles and/or dates - a "history buff" I am not. But there is something to be said about walking streets, alleys and sweeping landscapes that embody so much life.

Any place will have a spirit about it. Scotland just so happens to walk among many. 

Wander: Edinburgh, Scotland

Kevin and I road-tripped through Ireland several years ago, we've wandered London a couple times too. The UK is not new to us and there is no place we feel more at home or are surprised by every time we visit.

Our trip to Ireland so many years ago really inspired our interest and love of whisky which has only deepened with time. Visiting Scotland to take in its history and its yummy whisky roots, well, we've talked about taking this trip for a while. 

We've rented an apartment in Edinburgh through Airbnb and our plan was to keep our plans fairly loose and treat this city like it were our own. 

Edinburgh is quite small and we realized, very walkable too. Despite its small size there is so much to discover! The key is to let yourself wander. While wandering ourselves I found a beautiful quote that could easily keep us company while we travel Europe this next month. 

"Not all those who wander are lost"

Fitting for life as well. 

A few things we've learned while in Scotland:

- The Scottish are lovely, warm people

- Haggis is delicious

- Whisky tastes better on this side of the Atlantic

- Eggs, and fish 'n chips too

- After a week of hearing it around you, a hybrid of an accent takes shape! Apparently mixing a Canadian accent with a Scottish one creates a softened Irish lilt

- Don't travel like a tourist. Embrace your new surroundings like they were your own.

Wander: Europe bound.

Kevin and I are headed to Europe tomorrow.

We haven't been back since 2009 and let me tell you, my body and mind has been aching for it ever since.

I grew up with European grandparents, so I've only ever felt a step away from this culturally rich and eclectic continent. Every time I'm back there, it feels like coming home.

We'll be gone a month to explore Scotland, Berlin, Lithuania (where my heritage lines lay) and Paris. I've already been to Paris, but this time I get to explore it with the husband in tow. A more romantic end to what is promising to be an enriching trip, there could never be.

I plan to share random anecdotal thoughts, daily photos and musings here throughout our trip. I hope you find it interesting! I can't wait to get started!

mk xo

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