A personal essay on long distance relationships, moving and living abroad, and planning a wedding in New York City.| Stories My Suitcase Could Tell
Northern California is famous for its wine, but in Sonoma County, there's much more to discover, from wild landscapes to charming towns.| Stories My Suitcase Could Tell
“It says it’s doable for anyone of moderate fitness levels,” I said to my husband, looking at the guide to Taipei’s Elephant Mountain on my phone. “I should be fine.” These were famous last words for someone whose idea of... Read More » The post Elephant Mountain: A Top Experience in Taipei for Skyline Views appeared first on Stories My Suitcase Could Tell.| Stories My Suitcase Could Tell
Which places matter, and whose stories are worth telling? Not long ago, I pitched a piece of writing that was rejected. The rejection itself didn’t bother me – writers have their work rejected far more often than not – but... Read More » The post On the Importance of Rural Stories appeared first on Stories My Suitcase Could Tell.| Stories My Suitcase Could Tell
Depending on who you ask, 2025 has a lot in store for travel. Some are saying this is a big year for AI-assisted travel planning (that’s a big “no, thank you” from me), others are calling it the best year... Read More » The post Travel Plans and Dreams for 2025 appeared first on Stories My Suitcase Could Tell.| Stories My Suitcase Could Tell
It’s maybe a sign of just how busy my 2024 was that I’m only publishing my annual “Year in Review” recap in… February of 2025! 2024 started with a bang, with the second half of our two-week visit to Asia,... Read More » The post 2024: The Year in Review on Stories My Suitcase Could Tell appeared first on Stories My Suitcase Could Tell.| Stories My Suitcase Could Tell
Fronds of seaweed clung to the sea wall of the pool, as if trying to climb to the other side. Perched here, half submerged in salt water, I could see the nature of the Fife coast in all its glory.... Read More » The post Cellardyke Tidal Pool: Wild Swimming in the East Neuk of Fife appeared first on Stories My Suitcase Could Tell.| Stories My Suitcase Could Tell
For millennia it’s stood there, tall and solitary on the prow of the hill. But for all its stature, it’s easy to miss. If you’re driving past on the road – south to the Leverburgh ferry, perhaps, or north to... Read More » The post A Coastal Walk to MacLeod’s Stone, Isle of Harris appeared first on Stories My Suitcase Could Tell.| Stories My Suitcase Could Tell
Aruba. Where was that again? To be completely honest, I knew very little about Aruba until I found out we would be spending four days there thanks to a work trip hosted by the company my husband works for. As... Read More » The post A Postcard from Aruba, the Caribbean’s “One Happy Island” appeared first on Stories My Suitcase Could Tell.| Stories My Suitcase Could Tell
It feels strange to write about travel plans for the year ahead, when the year itself has already begun with adventures. We welcomed 2024 on the edge of Zhongshan Park in Taipei, the Taiwanese capital, buzzing with excitement (and espresso... Read More » The post Travel Plans and Dreams for 2024 appeared first on Stories My Suitcase Could Tell.| Stories My Suitcase Could Tell
2022 might have been declared the year of “revenge travel” by the media, but 2023 was the year when travel really returned for me. In fact, I’d venture to say it was the busiest travel year I’ve had in a... Read More » The post 2023: The Year in Review on Stories My Suitcase Could Tell appeared first on Stories My Suitcase Could Tell.| Stories My Suitcase Could Tell
A helpful guide from a local travel writer on what to do, what to eat, and where to stay when travelling to the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.| Stories My Suitcase Could Tell