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Category: Edinburgh

by joelrandall92

Edinburgh, Scotland (Part II)

If you have enjoyed my previous post on Edinburgh, I am rest assured that you will enjoy this more. Advertisements

Edinburgh, Scotland (Part I)

Describing my experience in this particular city as beautiful, will simply be an understatement.

The weather was so great. So great. 👌🏼

Travelling is different to individuals. While it does not matter how one enjoys it, I keep in mind that mine is always about learning. It makes travelling that much meaningful. . I used to have time-specific itineraries when I travel. Sometimes, mostly on short trips, I have to tick off so many things off the list in such a short amount of time. Also, having certain control during travels personally feels good because it brings some sense of security. While preparation is key, I have to admit that a lot of times less plan means more. I learned to be more flexible and enjoy the rush from a spontaneous decision. In a new city, everything is new anyway. . #unitedkingdom #londonbyland2018 #isleofskye #scotland #somethingisbrewing #thetravelintern

In the beginning, I thought going on a holiday means visiting all the places of interest in a new city and doing all there are to do as a tourist. With all the items on the bucket-list checked with satisfaction, I came home with wanderlust, wanting to do it all over again. Planning the next trip was just as exciting as experiencing it. . But is that all there is to travel? . I came to realise that those things are just one side of the experience, especially as a student. Many unexpected circumstances happened from probably being too carefree, ignorant and just plain inexperienced as a person. From lack of planning, getting cheated, and even posed with life-death situation during travels, I returned as a different student in the classroom. . #thetravelintern #londonbyland2018 #somethingisbrewing #scotland #unitedkingdom #UK #glenfinnan

Travelling is different to individuals. While it does not matter how one enjoys it, I keep in mind that it is always about learning. It makes travelling that much meaningful. . A foreign city does not have to be explored in a certain way. When I started reading posts from travel blogs, or even memes on Facebook, there seems to be a separation between being a tourist and a traveller. In the beginning, I wanted to be associated as being a traveller because celebrating Burns Night in Scotland, couch-surfing in Europe and taking the public transport between villages in Indonesia sounded more culturally immersive, more social and daring. But hey, visiting theme parks in Gold Coast, posing in front of the leaning tower of Pisa, and drinking bubble tea in Hong Kong are certainly fun too. So, why not be a traveling tourist or a touristy traveller? . Experiencing new places does not have to be labelled. Try and do what makes you feel great, and the experiences will be more personal. . #edinburgh #somethingisbrewing #londonbyland2018 #thetravelintern #unitedkingdom #UK #arthursseat #landscape

It will take me awhile to get used to transitions. I feel weird to browse the net, post pictures, update the blog as a hobby because these things usually come with the guilt of procrastinating on revisions and homework. With the undergraduate life in the past (omg), I shall continue enjoying this favourite pastime of mine. . #london #londonbyland2018 #unitedkingdom #uk #thetravelintern #landscape #lbl2018

The excitement can’t wait, can it? It’s always when I have exams to focus on. But when your hobby and passion have the chance to align with real productivity, I really hope it’s the time. . #somethingisbrewing #edinburgh #scotland #unitedkingdom #uk #londonbyland2018 and of course, #thetravelintern.

How I miss this city. Will I be able to go back? . #somethingisbrewing #edinburgh #scotland #unitedkingdom #uk #londonbyland2018

1/3 . #PuraBatuBolong #Lombok #CentralIndonesia #Indonesia #TheTravelIntern #Travel #Pura #Temple

Irfan Silalahi

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