The Isle of Muck – Finding a Remote Paradise on Earth
During my time in Scotland I became infatuated with The Highlands – of course it was because of the cows! But, also the amazing wild twists and turns of the mountains, valleys, and lochs in between which are breathtaking. I also spent some time on some of the...
Finding Home in a Small Town
In just a few days, I’ve fallen for a small town in Northern Scotland. There’s not much here – no taxis, one bus on Sundays, 2 coffee shops, 1 coop that serves as a supermarket, and they don’t even have a bank or ATM machine! What they do have,...
An Ode to Scotland
I’m in a small town in The Highlands in Scotland as of writing this post. There are no taxis, Uber doesn’t exist, and every store and restaurant is shut by 9pm. Going to a local pub for a drink (there are only 2 options) I am surprised to find it empty....
Santiago de Compostella – The Joy of the Walk
Several years ago I saw a movie called “The Way” made by Emilio Estevez and Martin Sheen. In it, they play a father and son. The son has quit his job because he’s not happy and decided to do the Camino walk to find his purpose. His father yells at...








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