Today’s guest post was submitted by Nicole Graham. Nicole has a passion for Scotland that is probably unsurpassed by few. Nicole has also written a great post about her hometown and favorite city in the world, Edinburgh – read about her perspective of Scotland’s capital here. Many people often come to Scotland for a city […]
Below is an edited post which originally appeared on my first blog, ‘a year abroad.’ This blog allowed me to document my thoughts and stories from my travels around Ireland, Scotland, and mainland Europe. You’ll find these posts in their original format on this blog – also, I’ve decided to occasionally edit and repost some […]
After spending nearly a year in Edinburgh, I came to realize a number of things about the Scottish – namely, the fact that they love to drink. Needless to say, I fit in well. One of the many things I miss about Scotland is the pub culture that exists within the Scottish society. The pub […]
When I first started this blog, my intentions were twofold. First, I hoped to create a venue for a documentation of my travels throughout New Zealand (also, a continuation of my travels throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the rest of Europe). Second, I hoped to maintain a general travel blog which contained information for backpackers and […]
New Zealand might possibly be one the most backpacker friendly countries in the world. Ireland and Scotland were brilliant places to work and live, yet as a nomadic backpacker, they were difficult places to take up short-term residence. In New Zealand, everything from applying for a visa, to clearing customs, to opening a bank account, […]
Backpacking Matt 
