New York

From Boston we got the bus (we were brought swiftly back down to reality from that luxury boat ride for 2 in Boston) to New York. It's only 4 hours and it cost us $12 so no complaints- especially not from 2 incredibly broke students. I have some family friends who recently moved to the city who were kind enough to out us up in their incredible apartment for our time in New York- us students have it tough I swear. We caught a Yankees game in the Bronx, strolled down the cobbled lanes of DUMBO, walked the Brooklyn Bridge and took in the sights Manhattan has to offer- not like there is that many or anything. Pro tip: as I mentioned before we were staying with family friends who have become 'locals' across the city. Not that I condone underage drinking- but like seriously America 21?- we were able to go out in the city because we were with our friends. Locals can get away with anything I swear, so befriend as many as you can for a night out you will never forget- or never remember in our case. I had been to New York once before this trip and the city never ceases to amaze me. It is different every time you visit. Constantly growing. Constantly evolving. New York I love you.

Next stop: Toronto. 

Boston

Eek, I've been so M.I.A (sorry!). At the end of my time in Canada I booked a month travelling around the East Coast of America and Canada with some friends I'd met over there. First stop: Boston. Only an hour away from Halifax, Nova Scotia (where I spent my year abroad) it made perfect sense. The flights were cheap and so was the accommodation- praise the lord for air bnb- all we needed for a great few days in this American city. Boston itself was beautiful. We were there in May, so still cold but the sun was shining. Unfortunately I wasn't 21 when I visited- really America?- so no recommendations for bars, but I would definitely suggest walking the freedom trail as a great way to see the whole of the city and explore all the different neighbourhoods. Harvard is also definitely worth the trip. A little bit out of the city centre, but equally as beautiful. Pro tip: if you buy a metro pass for 3 days/ a week the ferry ride from Charlottetown to downtown Boston is included. We went at sunset and basically had the boat to ourselves. Students know how to do luxury on the sly okay. Although my time in Boston was short it was equally sweet. Already planning my return.

Next Stop: New York City baby.

Exploring: Bay of Fundy National Park

My main reason for applying to study abroad last year was to travel. I wanted to see new things, experience a new country, a new culture and meet like minded people from all around the globe. In February this year, I was able to spend 3 days in the Bay of Fundy National Park, New Brunswick. It was one of my friend's 21st and we spent the weekend snow-shoeing, hiking, making smores and even teaching a couple of Canadians some Scottish ceilidh dancing. We stayed in O-tentnics- which are sorta like yurts/ tents but with a stove in them for warmth and a proper structure to them- and had the full Canadian camping experience. These pictures don't do the park enough justice and is part of the truly breathtaking range of National Parks Canada has to offer.

Anya

Small Fish in a Big Pond

So pretty big news since I last posted, em I sorta did a thing. I'm now living in Canada, and have been for about half a year now. I'm studying my third year of uni abroad, which is an amazing opportunity that I would recommend to anyone. I have been so caught up making new friends, an intense amount of course work and studying and physically moving over here that I haven't been able to post on here, and this blog kinda took a back seat whilst I was figuring some new shit out. But I'm back.
Warning: there will be an influx of Canada posts coming as I want to share the beauty of this country with you, and for myself as a sorta personal scrap book thing.

Anya

Lighthouse gallery

A couple of weeks back I visited the Paul Smith exhibition at the Lighthouse Gallery in Glasgow. I love Paul Smith's style, and admire his vivid imagination. Short and sweet from me today.

-Anya

Rome

This weekend I jumped on a plane and headed to Rome. My main purpose of being there was to watch the six nations rugby game (Scotland won????- this literally never happens like what) but I also managed to get in the major sights in the short couple of days I spent there. Rome is a truly beautiful city, they do say the best things come in small packages.

-Anya 

Val Thorens

Firstly I should start by saying Happy New Year! (I know it's February sorry, I promise to be better this year). On the 1st of January I went on my university ski trip to the French Alps and my oh my it was amazing. I hadn't skied in about 6 years before this trip but it comes back to you quickly- just like riding a bike really. The slopes were amazing, and finally we got to see some real thick fluffy snow instead of the grey slush we call snow in Scotland. Val Thorens- the resort we were staying at- is a party hot spot which is very popular with university and student trips and the nightlife did not disappoint. After 60+ hours travelling (yes we took a bus- i'm not crazy I swear), full days skiing, and a week of drinking it is safe to say this trip killed me but in the best possible way.

This year I'm all about new experiences, being spontaneous and saying yes to a hell of a lot more things. This trip was exactly all of those things. What a way to kick off 2016.

Here's to more adventures that this year has in store.

-Anya