An Ode to Scotland

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....
Why Is Occupation So Important?

Why Is Occupation So Important?

On my recent flight to Scotland I got pretty confused and upset. It all started when they handed out the landing cards and I noticed the question “Occupation/Profession.” I realized I had no idea how to answer this question, after so many years of...
The Insane Parking Ticket

The Insane Parking Ticket

Once in a while, a really funny story happens that’s worth its own blog post. Here goes. I parked my rental car in the lovely town of Santarem, Portugal. I was with a friend and we pulled in to a space near a church. We looked around, it seemed legal, locked the...